I just bought a bunch of Insteon V2 switches, keypads, plug-in dimmers and a pair of SignalLinc RFs. I am going to be assigning each of the switches and dimmers an X10 address. My question is, since I have the SingnalLincs, if I sent an X10 command, will they be transmitted via RF or is it still done the old way through PLC? The only X10 "thing" I have is an CM11a. Reason I ask, is because I wonder if I will need to get some boosters or bridges. I'm just starting into this automation thing.
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rocco
The SignalLincs do not bridge X10 signals. But not to worry . . .
When you assign an X10 address to an Insteon device, that does not prevent the device from also using it's Insteon address. In other words, all of your Insteon devices will work correctly through the SignalLincs.
You problem will be bridging for devices that are X10 only. If you have none, I suggest you forgo X10 altogether and wait for the Insteon/HomeSeer plug-in.
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rocco
Originally posted by RuppThese switches work perfectly with an x10 address.
Insteon will work over the whole house. My thought was that it's not worth spending money on a coupler/repeater, and then start hunting down the noise and signal-sucking problems when the Insteon plug-in would make it all unnecessary.
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Originally posted by RuppI'm lost. If you have a CM11A then why wait? These switches work perfectly with an x10 address.
Thanks for the info here, guys.
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