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How do I contro Decora light switch with IR?
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Post 1 made on Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 11:19
audvid
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Currently, I have an X10 System, with IR to X10 (controller Model IR543) and X10 Decora switches.
Recently, I have been having issues with X10.
I would like to switch to something else.
All I need is to control two decora switching with IR.
I guess one way would be to go for z wave but does Zwave has IR to Zwave?
Are there any devices which convert IR to Smart life switch like this?

[Link: amazon.com]
Post 2 made on Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 13:19
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Lutron has an IR controlled decora dimmer.
OP | Post 3 made on Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 15:42
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Good Idea! How ever, the decora switch is in an adjacent area, outside the line of sight for the IR remote. I dont have access to that area to wire in a IR emitter. I guess I can look at a wireless IR repeater.. It might work.. but more hassle..
I would rather see if I can find an IR to Z wave or IR to google home converter. I want to avoid z wave if possible, because that is one more hub in the house!
Post 4 made on Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 17:15
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Why not update your remote to something that does zwave like a pro control. Or get a Logitech with the hub then you could have IP control of Lutron.
Post 5 made on Thursday April 20, 2023 at 10:18
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On April 19, 2023 at 17:15, dd_roller said...
Why not update your remote to something that does zwave like a pro control. Or get a Logitech with the hub then you could have IP control of Lutron.

Didn't see that Logitech pulled the plug on Harmony, eh?
My mechanic told me, "I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder."
OP | Post 6 made on Thursday April 20, 2023 at 10:47
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I would like to keep this discussion related only to IR control please. I have a URC MX 780 and have spent a lot of time programming on CCP. I don't want to deviate from the original question please.
I am not seeing any options for IR to z wave or IR to IP control devices.

Last edited by audvid on April 20, 2023 11:14.
Post 7 made on Thursday April 20, 2023 at 12:56
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Gotta get with the times man.
Post 8 made on Thursday April 20, 2023 at 14:34
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On April 20, 2023 at 10:47, audvid said...
I would like to keep this discussion related only to IR control please. I have a URC MX 780 and have spent a lot of time programming on CCP. I don't want to deviate from the original question please.
I am not seeing any options for IR to z wave or IR to IP control devices.

That's because there is none. There is no device on the market like what you are wanting. And with the industry moving away from IR control, you likely never will.

There is an option. Many people like you have built there own device to do what you are wanting. You'll need a Raspberry PI, FLIRC, plugin 'triggerhappy', and a few other things.
But... if you are complaining about programming in CCP (which is child's play), you are probably going to be lost trying to build this and get it to work. You also will probably have to look to other forums, as not to many people here dig deep into the DIY stuff - save JP1 stuff for OneForAll remotes.
Post 9 made on Thursday April 20, 2023 at 19:50
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If the X10 is becoming flaky there a tons for sale. They are old, you may need to purchase a couple extra to make sure that you get one that works. Also, X10 is sensitive to house wiring and surge protectors. You may need to shuffle things in order to keep the signal level high enough.

For DIY:
IR to Zigbee
IR to ZWave
OP | Post 10 made on Friday April 21, 2023 at 12:11
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On April 20, 2023 at 19:50, buzz said...


Hey thanks for the diy.. So, there is no IR to zwave being sold?
Post 11 made on Friday April 21, 2023 at 22:02
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Not that I’m aware of. As others have mentioned, this would be a small very specialized market. I doubt that it would be worth pursuing on a commercial scale.


Here’s an old web page that might stimulate some thinking.
Another ancient product that turned up in a search.
Yet another DIY approach.

Last edited by buzz on April 21, 2023 22:26.
Post 12 made on Saturday April 22, 2023 at 12:20
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You could use the Lutron IR switches and put a MRF-260 base station in the other room and set the remote to send the command for the switches to the IR blaster. I’ve done it that way before and the base station was across the room hidden above a cabinet and it worked like that for years. You can find used 260s on eBay for $20.
Post 13 made on Saturday April 22, 2023 at 17:41
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You can get those old URC RF dimmers on the cheap on eBay too. Not sure what remotes it works with though.
Post 14 made on Monday April 24, 2023 at 17:47
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What kind of AV dealer still has X10 in their house???
Ripped it out almost 2 decades ago to put in the original Radio RA.
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Post 15 made on Monday May 29, 2023 at 22:20
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I still have some!
Use them for seasonal lighting stuff...easy to plug in, easy to configure.
There is still something to be said for simple.

Now, also have Ra2/3, Insteon, Z-Wave, Zigbee, UPB, Litetouch and DMX too.
Test lab :)
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