Home automation light switches

[huebert]

I have been working on a home automation project (still in early stages) and was wondering if anyone has used any pre-built light switches that can be controlled with zigbee or something similar.

I know i could build something that would work, but it might be more expensive then buying a pre-built switch.

I am open to any ideas or interesting ways that you might have done this?

Thanks!!!

 

[jiripolivka]

There are RF controlled AC power switches on the market. There are USB-controlled DC relay blocks available which you can adopt. Zigbee and other devices have logic outputs that you can couple with power relays to drive lights.

 

[boldstone]

Hi
PLC is usefull to be free from RF.

Power line communication

 

[huebert]

Great ideas, thanks!

 

[mostafa_et]

There is Zigbee power plugs, dimmers, door sensors, occupancy sensors, you name it and from many different manufacturers. For a starting point go to www dot zigbee dot org and navigate to (using the links on the left side): Products/By Standard/Zigbee Home Automation and scroll down for a list of Zigbee certified products. Or google "zigbee home automation" and the fourth result is "Zigbee Home Automation Certified Products"