Designing Your Smart Home
What is a Smart Home?
As a basic definition, a smart home is a home where the systems (security, lighting, sensors, heating and air-conditioning, audio-video etc.) are interconnected to allow the automatic or remote control of the home to save energy, improve comfort, safety and or convenience for the homeowner. A smart home enhances the value of a home.
Can Anyone Create a Smart Home?
Creating a smart home is easy as 1, 2, 3. You can start small, and grow along with your needs. Best of all, with Smarthome designed products, your home is already wired.
How Do I Start?
To begin, select something in your home you would like to control automatically or remotely. If you need help, contact your local dealer or Smarthome.
Step One: What Do You Want to Control? What Style Would You Prefer?
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SwitchLinc Dimmer
Model:
- 2380w/i
- 2381w/i
- 2386w/i
- 2384w/i
- 2-Way/Plus/PLC Versions
- 600W or 1000W Capacity
- 64 Scene Capable (2380w/i, 2381w/i, 2386w/i)
- True Rocker Action
- No Neutral Versions Available
- Programmable Preset & Fade Levels
- Status LEDs
- 3-Way Ready
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ToggleLinc Dimmer
Model:
- 23890w/i
- 23896w/i
- 23894w/i
- 2-Way/Plus/PLC Versions
- 600W
- Traditional Toggle Style 64 Scene Capable (23890w/i, 23896w/i)
- Programmable Preset & Fade Levels
- Night Light LED
- 3-Way Ready
- Includes BoosterLinc Technology (23890w/i)
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KeypadLinc w/ Dimmer
Model:
- 2-Way
- 6 (12073w/i) or 8 (12074w/i) Non-Sequential Programmable Transmit/Status Buttons
- Integrated 450W Dimmer
- 64 Scene Capable
- Easy-to-Label Buttons
- Amber/White/Blue LEDs
- 3-Way Ready
- Includes BoosterLinc Technology (12073)
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LampLinc
Model:
- 2000stw
- 2000sls
- 2000shl
- 2000sc
- 2-Way/Plus/PLC/ Essential
- 400 Watt Capacity
- 2 & 3 Pin Configuration
- 64 Scene Capable (2000stw, 2000sls)
- Pass-Through Outlet (all but 2000sc)
- Programmable Preset & Fade Levels
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| Fluorescent/Inductive Motor/Low Voltage |
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SwitchLinc Relay
Model:
- 23883w/i
- 23883tw/i
- 23885w/i
- 2-Way/PLC Versions
- 15 Amps Capacity
- 80% Quieter than Other Brands
- Ideal for Motor & Fluorescent Loads
- Programmable Countdown Timer 1-15 Minutes (23883T)
- 3-Way Ready
- Includes BoosterLinc Technology (23883w/i, 23883tw/i)
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ToggleLinc Switch
Model:
- 2-Way/PLC Versions
- 5 Amps Capacity
- Traditional Toggle Style
- 64 Scene Capable (23893w/i)
- Night Light LED
- 3-Way Ready
- Includes BoosterLinc Technology (23893w/i)
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ApplianceLinc
Model:
- 2001stw
- 2001shl
- 2002stw
- 2002shl
- 2-Way/PLC Versions
- 15 Amps Capacity
- 90% Quieter than Other Brands
- 2 & 3 Pin Configuration Available
- 64 Scene Capable (2001stw, 20002stw)
- Pass-Through Outlet
- Enhanced Sensitivity & Noise Rejection Technology
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Companion Switches
Model:
- Compatible with all SwitchLinc, ToggleLinc & KeypadLinc
- True Rocker or Toggle Action
- Night Light LED
- Decora or Toggle Style
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Step Two: How Are You Going To Control Your Smart Home?
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Low Voltage |
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TouchLinc
Model:
- Onscreen Programmable
- Directly Control 72 Devices
- Program 12 Timer Events
- 12 Programmable Macros
- 10-Year Battery Back-up
- Table Top or Wall Mount
- Backlit Display
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ControLinc Maxi
Model:
- 5 Non-Sequential
- Programmable Buttons
- Lighting Scene Programmer
- 32-Button Keypad to Access All 256 X10 Addresses
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KeypadLinc
Model:
- 2-Way
- 6 (12073w/i) or 8 (12074w/i) Non-Sequential Programmable Transmit/Status Buttons
- Transmitter (no Integrated Dimmer)
- Easy-to-Label Buttons
- Amber LEDs
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I/O Linc
Model:
- 4 Input & 4 Output Channels
- Single-Pole Double-Throw Relays
- Programmable Channel Codes
- 24V DC 5AMP Rating
- Optional Probes for Status Sensing Available
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| Computer/Web |
IR |
Temperature |
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PowerLinc
Model:
- RS232/USB/Ethernet Versions
- Plug-in Modules
- Connect Computer, Security Panel, or Internet into a X10 Network
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PowerLinc Controller
Model:
- Downloadable Home Control Hub
- Supports Timers, Macros, Suquences and Conditional Events
- Programming Software Included
- 10-Year Battery Back-Up
- Astronomical Clock
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IR Linc
Model:
- X10-to-Infrared Controller
- Can Learn 31 Different IR Commands
- A Single Signal Can Trigger Multiple IR Commands
- RS232 Version Available
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TempLinc
Model:
- Wireless Temperature Sensor
- Uses RCS-Compatible Chart
- Reports On Change, Set Point or Query
- Fahrenheit or Celsius
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Step Three: Enhancements ensure the quality of your system with the proper signal transmission and strength.
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SignaLinc
Model:
- 4816
- 4826
- Passive & Active Versions
- Plug-in
- Passes Signals to Both Electrical Phases of a House
- Active Version Repeats Signals
- 30-Amp Pass-Through Outlet
- 3- or 4-pin Configuration
- No Hardwiring Involved
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BoosterLinc
Model:
- 4827
- 110V Signal Amplifier/Booster
- Amplifies Signals in Real Time
- Install as Many as Required
- Compatible with 3-Phase Systems
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FilterLinc
Model:
- 1626
- Prevents Signal-Absorbing Devices from Weakening X10 Commands
- Eliminates Powerline Interference
- Recommended for A/V, Computers & Power Strips
- 5- and 10-amp Versions Available
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TesterLinc
Model:
- 4819a
- Displays X10 Address
- Command & Quality Count
- Easy-to-Read 2-Line 16-digit LCD Display
- Reports Electrical Noise
- Logs up to 63 Commands
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How Do Smarthome Design Products Work?
Smarthome Design products use the existing electrical wiring in your home as the communication backbone. The 110V electrical wiring acts as a network, connecting signals between devices in your home. Please note: to insure signal reliability you should install a SignaLinc and two FilterLinc modules (one to your audio-video equipment and one to your personal computer).
| Definition of Smarthome Design Versions |
| PLC |
PLUS |
2-Way
(Most advanced products) |
- Remote controllable (on/off, bright/dim)
- True rocker or toggle action (dimmers & switches only)
- Programmable on-level and fade ramp rates
- Electronic setup (no code wheels to set)
- Status & night light LEDs
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- Includes all the features of the PLC version
- Adds 64-scene memory capability
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- Includes all the features of the PLC and PLUS versions
- Adds transmitting capability to control other modules or switches
- Adds the capability to respond to status requests
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