A Clean, Automatically-Lighted Place!
and on, you would plug the lamp into a receiver and the receiver to the outlet. Then your would control the lamp through the interface.
There a several types of interfaces, including wall-mounted keypads (like in home security systems), remote controls of all sizes, and computer software and devices. The variety of options can be explored on the web by visiting HomeToys , the Home Automation Links Directory, Smart Home Systems, X-Home.com, and X10.com .
Many people with disabilities may find wall-mounted keypads inaccessible and the small buttons on remote controls difficulty to press, so the most feasible interface for many would be their existing computers.
Home automation software is available for Windows and Macintosh systems. ActiveHome works with Windows ($49.99) and Mac (79.99). Mac users can also use Xtension ($99.99). Both of these programs allow users to set up macros so that they can control several devices with one command or set up schedules so that lights and appliances are turned on and off according to the individual's routine.
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