Home automation systems often use the X10 signal standard. X10 is a signal transmission
system that operates via household electrical wiring and was invented to
allow control of individual appliances or electrical devices in the home. An X10
module attaches to an appliance such as coffee pot or a lamp. The module then
can control the on and off function of these devices.
Although it
is popular and handy to run detection signals through home electric wiring, there
are a host of problems present in these systems. Various appliances and machinery
such as air cleaners, televisions and radios create radio wave frequencies
that can interrupt the X10 system. It may seem like the home handyman's dream
system, yet may not work reliably. To avoid disruptions, you can have an electric
line conditioner installed by an electrician, however it is rather expensive. |
