Revision as of 14:43, 2 November 2009

Using Respond To Events - A Real World Example

Recently I have added a few X10 motion sensors to my system at home. The first step in getting them online is to follow the instructions located here, to make the necessary modifications to the CM11A template, and the motion sensor itself:

X10

After these changes are in place do a reload of the router per the instructions, and then we can continue with making things happen.

A background here. My wife asked me, now that all the lights in the lower floor of the house and the garage are controlled by the core, if it would be possible to have those lights come on, when she pulled into the garage. And as this system is one of the most configurable that I have ever seen, I set out to make it happen. First, I will list the items that I am using with the system to make this happen

Item List

X10 - TM571 Wireless Receiver

ms14A EagleEye Motion Sensor

Now these items can cost $20 to $25 each, but on eBay or X10.Com you can get deals where you can get the TM571 with a set of wireless switches, and some socket rockets for as little as $20. I purchased a 5 Pack of the ms14A's for $25. Just have to watch for the specials. ;)

Ok, now that these items are in your posession, you need to assign them a House code and a device code. My TM571 is set to house code A. I set the motions sensor under security devices for the garage to House/Unit code A15.

Now, onto the respond to events bits:

Log into the webadmin, and in the left column, click on Respond To Events. You will see a screen like this:

The next thing to do is come up with a name for your event. You see here that I used Auto Garage, and Welcome Home.

Once you have your name, click the drop down and choose "A sensor (door/window/motion/etc) is tripped"