[mythtv-users] Alternatives to X-10, was: X-10 Module for Myth?

[Andrew Close]

On 6/5/06, Richard Bronosky <mythtv at bronosky.com> wrote:
> On 6/2/06, Nick Ellson <grimm at nickellson.com> wrote:
> > I mostly live at x-10.com, with a few devices from smarthomeusa.com (for
> > the high power RF transcievers and the Sprinkler System heads)
>
> I used X-10 a few years ago and was very displeased.  The RF receiver
> got HORRIBLE reception, and I had the 3-way dimmer attached to my
> chandelier melt down and start sizzling TWICE!  I love geeking out on
> stuff, but I'm not will to burn my home down for it.  I now use
> Leviton, and would like to find something that will work in
> conjunction with my existing faedra switches.

doesn't Leviton use the same protocol as the X-10 brand (X-10)?
i was under the impression that X-10 was just a protocol for
communications and one manufacturer used it as their brand name too.