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Trevor Wilson

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Well, not quite home automation, but SWMBO has decreed that I do
something about the garage lighting. Here\'s what I think might make her
happy:

* Remote control of lighting outside the garage, which can be switched
on at the back door of the house. I need about 20 Metres of range. I
don\'t want to run new wiring, so remote control is the go. For this
purpose, I want to avoid a wi-fi based system, but a supplementary wi-fi
based system would be acceptable.

* Remote control of the stair lighting for the first floor. Running new
wiring for this application would be extremely intrusive and very
expensive, so remote control would also be the best way to go. Again, no
wi-fi, but supplementary wi-fi would be a good thing.

* Since I\'m doing the above, I thought I might think about running all
the house lighting from a similar system.

Turks were useless.

TIA for any tips.

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On 16-May-21 7:23 am, Trevor Wilson wrote:
Well, not quite home automation, but SWMBO has decreed that I do
something about the garage lighting. Here\'s what I think might make her
happy:

* Remote control of lighting outside the garage, which can be switched
on at the back door of the house. I need about 20 Metres of range. I
don\'t want to run new wiring, so remote control is the go. For this
purpose, I want to avoid a wi-fi based system, but a supplementary wi-fi
based system would be acceptable.

* Remote control of the stair lighting for the first floor. Running new
wiring for this application would be extremely intrusive and very
expensive, so remote control would also be the best way to go. Again, no
wi-fi, but supplementary wi-fi would be a good thing.

* Since I\'m doing the above, I thought I might think about running all
the house lighting from a similar system.

Turks were useless.

TIA for any tips.
Click to expand...

Big Clive covered an interesting remote switch that requires no battery
or wiring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pw7U0XFgUM&t=1079s

Similar things can be found online.

Sylvia.
 
On 16-May-21 7:23 am, Trevor Wilson wrote:
Well, not quite home automation, but SWMBO has decreed that I do
something about the garage lighting. Here\'s what I think might make her
happy:

* Remote control of lighting outside the garage, which can be switched
on at the back door of the house. I need about 20 Metres of range. I
don\'t want to run new wiring, so remote control is the go. For this
purpose, I want to avoid a wi-fi based system, but a supplementary wi-fi
based system would be acceptable.

* Remote control of the stair lighting for the first floor. Running new
wiring for this application would be extremely intrusive and very
expensive, so remote control would also be the best way to go. Again, no
wi-fi, but supplementary wi-fi would be a good thing.

* Since I\'m doing the above, I thought I might think about running all
the house lighting from a similar system.

Turks were useless.

TIA for any tips.
Click to expand...

Big Clive covered an interesting remote switch that requires no battery
or wiring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pw7U0XFgUM&t=1079s

Similar things can be found online.

Sylvia.
 
On 16-May-21 7:23 am, Trevor Wilson wrote:
Well, not quite home automation, but SWMBO has decreed that I do
something about the garage lighting. Here\'s what I think might make her
happy:

* Remote control of lighting outside the garage, which can be switched
on at the back door of the house. I need about 20 Metres of range. I
don\'t want to run new wiring, so remote control is the go. For this
purpose, I want to avoid a wi-fi based system, but a supplementary wi-fi
based system would be acceptable.

* Remote control of the stair lighting for the first floor. Running new
wiring for this application would be extremely intrusive and very
expensive, so remote control would also be the best way to go. Again, no
wi-fi, but supplementary wi-fi would be a good thing.

* Since I\'m doing the above, I thought I might think about running all
the house lighting from a similar system.

Turks were useless.

TIA for any tips.
Click to expand...

Big Clive covered an interesting remote switch that requires no battery
or wiring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pw7U0XFgUM&t=1079s

Similar things can be found online.

Sylvia.
 
On 16-May-21 7:23 am, Trevor Wilson wrote:
Well, not quite home automation, but SWMBO has decreed that I do
something about the garage lighting. Here\'s what I think might make her
happy:

* Remote control of lighting outside the garage, which can be switched
on at the back door of the house. I need about 20 Metres of range. I
don\'t want to run new wiring, so remote control is the go. For this
purpose, I want to avoid a wi-fi based system, but a supplementary wi-fi
based system would be acceptable.

* Remote control of the stair lighting for the first floor. Running new
wiring for this application would be extremely intrusive and very
expensive, so remote control would also be the best way to go. Again, no
wi-fi, but supplementary wi-fi would be a good thing.

* Since I\'m doing the above, I thought I might think about running all
the house lighting from a similar system.

Turks were useless.

TIA for any tips.
Click to expand...

Big Clive covered an interesting remote switch that requires no battery
or wiring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pw7U0XFgUM&t=1079s

Similar things can be found online.

Sylvia.
 
Trevor Wilson <trevor@rageaudio.com.au> wrote:
Well, not quite home automation, but SWMBO has decreed that I do
something about the garage lighting. Here\'s what I think might make her
happy:

* Remote control of lighting outside the garage, which can be switched
on at the back door of the house. I need about 20 Metres of range. I
don\'t want to run new wiring, so remote control is the go. For this
purpose, I want to avoid a wi-fi based system, but a supplementary wi-fi
based system would be acceptable.

* Remote control of the stair lighting for the first floor. Running new
wiring for this application would be extremely intrusive and very
expensive, so remote control would also be the best way to go. Again, no
wi-fi, but supplementary wi-fi would be a good thing.

* Since I\'m doing the above, I thought I might think about running all
the house lighting from a similar system.
Click to expand...

There are the remote-controlled relay kits at Oatley:
http://oatleyelectronics.com/index.php?cPath=100_102

Also searching for \"remote controlled relay\" on Ebay brings up a
lot of results:
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=remote+controlled+relay

I\'d be interested in powerline communications systems such as this:
https://github.com/DudeYarvie/JARViE_Home_Automation_Modem

For sale here:
https://www.tindie.com/products/jarvie/smart-home-power-line-modem-demo-board/

There are various other powerline modem designs online, which all
seem to be based around the TDA5051. Presumably people are making
home automation products using that approach as well, though they
didn\'t come up in my search.

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Trevor Wilson <trevor@rageaudio.com.au> wrote:
Well, not quite home automation, but SWMBO has decreed that I do
something about the garage lighting. Here\'s what I think might make her
happy:

* Remote control of lighting outside the garage, which can be switched
on at the back door of the house. I need about 20 Metres of range. I
don\'t want to run new wiring, so remote control is the go. For this
purpose, I want to avoid a wi-fi based system, but a supplementary wi-fi
based system would be acceptable.

* Remote control of the stair lighting for the first floor. Running new
wiring for this application would be extremely intrusive and very
expensive, so remote control would also be the best way to go. Again, no
wi-fi, but supplementary wi-fi would be a good thing.

* Since I\'m doing the above, I thought I might think about running all
the house lighting from a similar system.
Click to expand...

There are the remote-controlled relay kits at Oatley:
http://oatleyelectronics.com/index.php?cPath=100_102

Also searching for \"remote controlled relay\" on Ebay brings up a
lot of results:
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=remote+controlled+relay

I\'d be interested in powerline communications systems such as this:
https://github.com/DudeYarvie/JARViE_Home_Automation_Modem

For sale here:
https://www.tindie.com/products/jarvie/smart-home-power-line-modem-demo-board/

There are various other powerline modem designs online, which all
seem to be based around the TDA5051. Presumably people are making
home automation products using that approach as well, though they
didn\'t come up in my search.

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Trevor Wilson <trevor@rageaudio.com.au> wrote:
Well, not quite home automation, but SWMBO has decreed that I do
something about the garage lighting. Here\'s what I think might make her
happy:

* Remote control of lighting outside the garage, which can be switched
on at the back door of the house. I need about 20 Metres of range. I
don\'t want to run new wiring, so remote control is the go. For this
purpose, I want to avoid a wi-fi based system, but a supplementary wi-fi
based system would be acceptable.

* Remote control of the stair lighting for the first floor. Running new
wiring for this application would be extremely intrusive and very
expensive, so remote control would also be the best way to go. Again, no
wi-fi, but supplementary wi-fi would be a good thing.

* Since I\'m doing the above, I thought I might think about running all
the house lighting from a similar system.
Click to expand...

There are the remote-controlled relay kits at Oatley:
http://oatleyelectronics.com/index.php?cPath=100_102

Also searching for \"remote controlled relay\" on Ebay brings up a
lot of results:
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=remote+controlled+relay

I\'d be interested in powerline communications systems such as this:
https://github.com/DudeYarvie/JARViE_Home_Automation_Modem

For sale here:
https://www.tindie.com/products/jarvie/smart-home-power-line-modem-demo-board/

There are various other powerline modem designs online, which all
seem to be based around the TDA5051. Presumably people are making
home automation products using that approach as well, though they
didn\'t come up in my search.

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#_ < |\\| |< _#
 
Trevor Wilson <trevor@rageaudio.com.au> wrote:
Well, not quite home automation, but SWMBO has decreed that I do
something about the garage lighting. Here\'s what I think might make her
happy:

* Remote control of lighting outside the garage, which can be switched
on at the back door of the house. I need about 20 Metres of range. I
don\'t want to run new wiring, so remote control is the go. For this
purpose, I want to avoid a wi-fi based system, but a supplementary wi-fi
based system would be acceptable.

* Remote control of the stair lighting for the first floor. Running new
wiring for this application would be extremely intrusive and very
expensive, so remote control would also be the best way to go. Again, no
wi-fi, but supplementary wi-fi would be a good thing.

* Since I\'m doing the above, I thought I might think about running all
the house lighting from a similar system.
Click to expand...

There are the remote-controlled relay kits at Oatley:
http://oatleyelectronics.com/index.php?cPath=100_102

Also searching for \"remote controlled relay\" on Ebay brings up a
lot of results:
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=remote+controlled+relay

I\'d be interested in powerline communications systems such as this:
https://github.com/DudeYarvie/JARViE_Home_Automation_Modem

For sale here:
https://www.tindie.com/products/jarvie/smart-home-power-line-modem-demo-board/

There are various other powerline modem designs online, which all
seem to be based around the TDA5051. Presumably people are making
home automation products using that approach as well, though they
didn\'t come up in my search.

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Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
======================
Also searching for \"remote controlled relay\" on Ebay brings up a
lot of results:
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=remote+controlled+relay

I\'d be interested in powerline communications systems such as this:
https://github.com/DudeYarvie/JARViE_Home_Automation_Modem

For sale here:
https://www.tindie.com/products/jarvie/smart-home-power-line-modem-demo-board/

There are various other powerline modem designs online, which all
seem to be based around the TDA5051. Presumably people are making
home automation products using that approach as well, though they
didn\'t come up in my search.
Click to expand...

** TW wants to install the remote switches in the wiring of his home.

So, to be legal, they need to be *type approved* for use in Australia.

None of you finds were.


...... Phil
 
Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
======================
Also searching for \"remote controlled relay\" on Ebay brings up a
lot of results:
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=remote+controlled+relay

I\'d be interested in powerline communications systems such as this:
https://github.com/DudeYarvie/JARViE_Home_Automation_Modem

For sale here:
https://www.tindie.com/products/jarvie/smart-home-power-line-modem-demo-board/

There are various other powerline modem designs online, which all
seem to be based around the TDA5051. Presumably people are making
home automation products using that approach as well, though they
didn\'t come up in my search.
Click to expand...

** TW wants to install the remote switches in the wiring of his home.

So, to be legal, they need to be *type approved* for use in Australia.

None of you finds were.


...... Phil
 
Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
======================
Also searching for \"remote controlled relay\" on Ebay brings up a
lot of results:
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=remote+controlled+relay

I\'d be interested in powerline communications systems such as this:
https://github.com/DudeYarvie/JARViE_Home_Automation_Modem

For sale here:
https://www.tindie.com/products/jarvie/smart-home-power-line-modem-demo-board/

There are various other powerline modem designs online, which all
seem to be based around the TDA5051. Presumably people are making
home automation products using that approach as well, though they
didn\'t come up in my search.
Click to expand...

** TW wants to install the remote switches in the wiring of his home.

So, to be legal, they need to be *type approved* for use in Australia.

None of you finds were.


...... Phil
 
Phil Allison <pallison49@gmail.com> wrote:
Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
======================

Also searching for \"remote controlled relay\" on Ebay brings up a
lot of results:
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=remote+controlled+relay

I\'d be interested in powerline communications systems such as this:
https://github.com/DudeYarvie/JARViE_Home_Automation_Modem

For sale here:
https://www.tindie.com/products/jarvie/smart-home-power-line-modem-demo-board/

There are various other powerline modem designs online, which all
seem to be based around the TDA5051. Presumably people are making
home automation products using that approach as well, though they
didn\'t come up in my search.


** TW wants to install the remote switches in the wiring of his home.

So, to be legal, they need to be *type approved* for use in Australia.

None of you finds were.
Click to expand...

Fair point for the stairs, but I know a lot of sheds where the
lights are just wired up to a mains plug to avoid that sort of
fuss. That could be an option in the garage.

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#_ < |\\| |< _#
 
Phil Allison <pallison49@gmail.com> wrote:
Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
======================

Also searching for \"remote controlled relay\" on Ebay brings up a
lot of results:
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=remote+controlled+relay

I\'d be interested in powerline communications systems such as this:
https://github.com/DudeYarvie/JARViE_Home_Automation_Modem

For sale here:
https://www.tindie.com/products/jarvie/smart-home-power-line-modem-demo-board/

There are various other powerline modem designs online, which all
seem to be based around the TDA5051. Presumably people are making
home automation products using that approach as well, though they
didn\'t come up in my search.


** TW wants to install the remote switches in the wiring of his home.

So, to be legal, they need to be *type approved* for use in Australia.

None of you finds were.
Click to expand...

Fair point for the stairs, but I know a lot of sheds where the
lights are just wired up to a mains plug to avoid that sort of
fuss. That could be an option in the garage.

--
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#_ < |\\| |< _#
 
Phil Allison <pallison49@gmail.com> wrote:
Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
======================

Also searching for \"remote controlled relay\" on Ebay brings up a
lot of results:
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=remote+controlled+relay

I\'d be interested in powerline communications systems such as this:
https://github.com/DudeYarvie/JARViE_Home_Automation_Modem

For sale here:
https://www.tindie.com/products/jarvie/smart-home-power-line-modem-demo-board/

There are various other powerline modem designs online, which all
seem to be based around the TDA5051. Presumably people are making
home automation products using that approach as well, though they
didn\'t come up in my search.


** TW wants to install the remote switches in the wiring of his home.

So, to be legal, they need to be *type approved* for use in Australia.

None of you finds were.
Click to expand...

Fair point for the stairs, but I know a lot of sheds where the
lights are just wired up to a mains plug to avoid that sort of
fuss. That could be an option in the garage.

--
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#_ < |\\| |< _#
 
Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
======================
** TW wants to install the remote switches in the wiring of his home.

So, to be legal, they need to be *type approved* for use in Australia.

None of you finds were.

=======================

Fair point for the stairs, but I know a lot of sheds where the
lights are just wired up to a mains plug to avoid that sort of
fuss. That could be an option in the garage.
--
Click to expand...

** Mains controllers, plug adapters and switches also require type approval.

To go on sale that is.....



...... Phil
 
Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
======================
** TW wants to install the remote switches in the wiring of his home.

So, to be legal, they need to be *type approved* for use in Australia.

None of you finds were.

=======================

Fair point for the stairs, but I know a lot of sheds where the
lights are just wired up to a mains plug to avoid that sort of
fuss. That could be an option in the garage.
--
Click to expand...

** Mains controllers, plug adapters and switches also require type approval.

To go on sale that is.....



...... Phil
 
Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
======================
** TW wants to install the remote switches in the wiring of his home.

So, to be legal, they need to be *type approved* for use in Australia.

None of you finds were.

=======================

Fair point for the stairs, but I know a lot of sheds where the
lights are just wired up to a mains plug to avoid that sort of
fuss. That could be an option in the garage.
--
Click to expand...

** Mains controllers, plug adapters and switches also require type approval.

To go on sale that is.....



...... Phil
 
Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
======================
** TW wants to install the remote switches in the wiring of his home.

So, to be legal, they need to be *type approved* for use in Australia.

None of you finds were.

=======================

Fair point for the stairs, but I know a lot of sheds where the
lights are just wired up to a mains plug to avoid that sort of
fuss. That could be an option in the garage.
--
Click to expand...

** Mains controllers, plug adapters and switches also require type approval.

To go on sale that is.....



...... Phil
 
On 16/05/2021 11:11 am, Phil Allison wrote:
Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
======================

Also searching for \"remote controlled relay\" on Ebay brings up a
lot of results:
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=remote+controlled+relay

I\'d be interested in powerline communications systems such as this:
https://github.com/DudeYarvie/JARViE_Home_Automation_Modem

For sale here:
https://www.tindie.com/products/jarvie/smart-home-power-line-modem-demo-board/

There are various other powerline modem designs online, which all
seem to be based around the TDA5051. Presumably people are making
home automation products using that approach as well, though they
didn\'t come up in my search.


** TW wants to install the remote switches in the wiring of his home.

So, to be legal, they need to be *type approved* for use in Australia.
Click to expand...

**Correct. I\'ve found a couple that come close to what I need, but not
quite. I found a US product that fits the purpose and, although SOME of
their products are available in Australia, the ones I require are not. I
may have to wait a little longer.


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