Light control (X10?)?

Question

I am new to X-10, and have one light switch that I would like to control via X-10 (the light swith for my outside light is in a strange place and I do not want to re-wire the house to move the light switch.)

I know that I need a wall switch (http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet...

and a controller

(http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet...

or

(http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet...

--Is there anything else I need?

Do I need some kind of tranceiver, or do the remote controls or mini-controllers handle this?

If anyone has any ideas X10 or non-X10, it would be appreciated.

Update:

Ok, so it make sense that I would need a transceiver if I am using the remote control, but what about the mini-controller as it plugs in to the wall?

Answer 1

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You’re missing the module to receive the controller RF and transmit an X10 signal. Link provided below

Strongly recommend the website SmartHome. They have X10 and their proprietary Insteon / X10 combination products.

X10 requires a noise free electrical line while Insteon provides a backup RF signal. Failing fluorescent lights or even an attic fan can provide sufficient electrical noise to prevent successful X10 transmissions

You can call SmartHome for technical assistance 800-242-7329.

Good Luck ~

RESPONSE TO EDITED QUESTION~

Your last link to Home Depot doesn’t work. If it’s the X10 Mini Controller Model 4030 for $11.99 – You are correct – that will turn the X10 switch On/Off .

Source(s): Compact X10 Plug-In RF Base~ http://www.smarthome.com/4002.html Mini Controller Model 4030 http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet...

Answer 2

No,just the wall switch and the remote(controller).With the remote you can control only four wall switches.For more you need a transceiver.