Hi;

I just bought a 2006 Sonata with Homelink. I really like the idea of
being able to control the Garage Door from the car instead of having a
remote hanging there. I also want to take it a step further and control
the family room ceiling light from the car. Any idea what I need to do
this? I am hoping to just replace a wall switch. If you have done this,
could you please tell me what I need to buy as far as item and model
number? I dont really want any home security...I just want to be able
to control one ceiling light from the car.

Thanks
Pat

 

"komobu" <curranpg@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi;
>
> I just bought a 2006 Sonata with Homelink. I really like the idea of
> being able to control the Garage Door from the car instead of having a
> remote hanging there. I also want to take it a step further and control
> the family room ceiling light from the car. Any idea what I need to do
> this? I am hoping to just replace a wall switch. If you have done this,
> could you please tell me what I need to buy as far as item and model
> number? I dont really want any home security...I just want to be able
> to control one ceiling light from the car.

Go to www.homelink.com or www.smarthome.com and check out the X-10 devices.
You need a wall switch and a receiver. I have one light controlled by the
car, but I have other lights on timers and remotes. Nifty stuff. I've been
using it for over 20 years and it is very reliable.

 

Thanks Edwin! I am really getting excited about the possibilities. I
have been looking at the Insteon stuff. Do you know if it is possible
to control big current draws like a stove? It would be nice when you
shut off the lights from your car, it insure the stove was off as well!

Have a Merry Christmas
Pat

 

"komobu" <curranpg@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks Edwin! I am really getting excited about the possibilities. I
> have been looking at the Insteon stuff. Do you know if it is possible
> to control big current draws like a stove? It would be nice when you
> shut off the lights from your car, it insure the stove was off as well!
>
> Have a Merry Christmas
> Pat
>
I answered most of your questions in alt.home.repair. No, they are not
capable of handling an electric stove but if you wanted to, you could use
some relays, but now things are getting complicated.