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| − | To use an X10 remote control, you must have a transceiver module installed. The most common transceivers are the TM751 and RR501. | + | To use an X10 remote control, you must have a transceiver module installed. The most common transceivers are the TM751 and RR501 found [http://www.x10.com/x10-home-automation/controllers/transceivers.html '''here''']. |
The CM15A ActiveHome Pro computer interface can also be [[Troubleshooting Remote Controls in ActiveHome Pro|configured to act as a transceiver]]. | The CM15A ActiveHome Pro computer interface can also be [[Troubleshooting Remote Controls in ActiveHome Pro|configured to act as a transceiver]]. | ||
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Make sure you have set the remote, transceiver, and module being controlled to the same House Code. If you have a TM751 or RR501 transceiver, you should be able to use the remote to control a device plugged into the TM751. | Make sure you have set the remote, transceiver, and module being controlled to the same House Code. If you have a TM751 or RR501 transceiver, you should be able to use the remote to control a device plugged into the TM751. | ||
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If you are having difficulty controlling a module from a particular location, but can control it from other locations, or if the ability to control a particular module is intermittent, it is possible that the module in question and your controller are on opposite phases of your house wiring or you are experiencing line noise. | If you are having difficulty controlling a module from a particular location, but can control it from other locations, or if the ability to control a particular module is intermittent, it is possible that the module in question and your controller are on opposite phases of your house wiring or you are experiencing line noise. | ||
| − | *For more information regarding Phase Issues and Line Noise click [[Identifying and Troubleshooting Powerline Noise and Control Problems|here]]. | + | |
| + | *For more information regarding '''Phase Issues''' and '''Line Noise''' click [[Identifying and Troubleshooting Powerline Noise and Control Problems|'''here''']]. | ||
Latest revision as of 22:39, 20 May 2014
Question
Why won't my remote control my modules or wall switches?
Answer
To use an X10 remote control, you must have a transceiver module installed. The most common transceivers are the TM751 and RR501 found here.
The CM15A ActiveHome Pro computer interface can also be configured to act as a transceiver.
Make sure you have set the remote, transceiver, and module being controlled to the same House Code. If you have a TM751 or RR501 transceiver, you should be able to use the remote to control a device plugged into the TM751.
If you are having difficulty controlling a module from a particular location, but can control it from other locations, or if the ability to control a particular module is intermittent, it is possible that the module in question and your controller are on opposite phases of your house wiring or you are experiencing line noise.
- For more information regarding Phase Issues and Line Noise click here.
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