web interface for HA - x10?

Hi All,
Thinking of dipping my toe into HA as a geek hobby. However, what I'm
particularly interested in is control over the internet via a web
browser. I've not yet seen an ethernet->x10 embedded webserver/
controller - do these exist? X10 appeals due to lack of need for
running cables and so I'd have thought it'd be trivial to buy a
controller that plugs into my home router to do this - am I just
searching for the wrong term as I've not found any non-homebrew ones?

Ric

"Ric" wrote:
> Hi All,
> Thinking of dipping my toe into HA as a geek hobby. However, what I'm
> particularly interested in is control over the internet via a web
> browser. I've not yet seen an ethernet->x10 embedded webserver/
> controller - do these exist? X10 appeals due to lack of need for
> running cables and so I'd have thought it'd be trivial to buy a
> controller that plugs into my home router to do this - am I just
> searching for the wrong term as I've not found any non-homebrew ones?

There are several ways to do this. One possibility is the M1G system from Elk
Products, a home automation and security controller with an add-on card for
Internet access. The M1G supports X10 as well as wired and wireless (RF)
lighting and automation protocols. It's also a UL listed residential alarm
controller. You might also consider the HAI Omni series controllers with
similar features.

<disclosure> I sell ELK Products online so I have a bias in their favor.
</disclosure>

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"Ric" <infobubble@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi All,
> Thinking of dipping my toe into HA as a geek hobby. However, what I'm
> particularly interested in is control over the internet via a web
> browser. I've not yet seen an ethernet->x10 embedded webserver/
> controller - do these exist? X10 appeals due to lack of need for
> running cables and so I'd have thought it'd be trivial to buy a
> controller that plugs into my home router to do this - am I just
> searching for the wrong term as I've not found any non-homebrew ones?
>
> Ric

My recommendation would be the Universal Devices
(www.universal-devices.com) ISY-99 or, for a super bargain, a refurb
ISY-26 for only $99!). Both will do exactly what you're looking to do
and are both X10 and Insteon compatible. They plug into your router and
serve web pages directly to you. X10 is a great way to get started and
learn but, in time you'll prefer a more robust signaling protocol such
as Insteon, UPB or Z-Wave. Of those three, Insteon devices have the
benefit of being backward compatible (sort of!) with an existing X10
investment.

Ric wrote:
> Hi All,
> Thinking of dipping my toe into HA as a geek hobby. However, what I'm
> particularly interested in is control over the internet via a web
> browser. I've not yet seen an ethernet->x10 embedded webserver/
> controller - do these exist? X10 appeals due to lack of need for
> running cables and so I'd have thought it'd be trivial to buy a
> controller that plugs into my home router to do this - am I just
> searching for the wrong term as I've not found any non-homebrew ones?
>
> Ric

Hi Ric,

Personally, I use Misterhouse ( www.misterhouse.com ) I know it is not
an embedded device but you can get very small PC's these days.
Runs on Linux and Windows.
And yes it's free.

Here is what I do with it -
X10 Control - Lights, Appliances, RF Movement sensors, Vehicle
Announcers.

CallerID - From the normal PSTN phone line

OSD - On Screen Display. Every TV in the house has Ch4 as the HA
channel. Displaying Date/Time, Weather, CallerID from the phone and MP3
Piped music around the house

Voice annoucements on the house PA. I.e. "Louise's Car Arriving"

1Wire Interface for Lighting and Movement sensor interfacing

All of the above uses MisterHouse as the main controller.

Neil.

On 11 Aug, 23:12, NWE <nwem...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Ric wrote:
> > Hi All,
> > Thinking of dipping my toe into HA as a geek hobby. *However, what I'm
> > particularly interested in is control over the internet via a web
> > browser. *I've not yet seen an ethernet->x10 embedded webserver/
> > controller - do these exist? *X10 appeals due to lack of need for
> > running cables and so I'd have thought it'd be trivial to buy a
> > controller that plugs into my home router to do this - am I just
> > searching for the wrong term as I've not found any non-homebrew ones?
>
> > Ric
>
> Hi Ric,
>
> Personally, I use Misterhouse (www.misterhouse.com) I know it is not
> an embedded device but you can get very small PC's these days.
> Runs on Linux and Windows.
> And yes it's free.
>
> Here is what I do with it -
> * * * * X10 Control - Lights, Appliances, RF Movement sensors, Vehicle * * * * *
> Announcers.
>
> * * * * CallerID - From the normal PSTN phone line
>
> * * * * OSD - On Screen Display. Every TV in the house has Ch4 asthe HA * * * *
> channel. Displaying Date/Time, Weather, CallerID from * * * * ** * * * * * * * the phone and MP3
> * * * * Piped music around the house
>
> * * * * Voice annoucements on the house PA. I.e. "Louise's Car Arriving"
>
> * * * * 1Wire Interface for Lighting and Movement sensor interfacing
>
> All of the above uses MisterHouse as the main controller.
>
> Neil.

Thank you all, some excellent starting points for me. If it makes any
difference, this is for UK use, i.e. 240V AC.
At the moment I'm in solution-in-search-of-a-problem mode as I just
want to play with it rather than solve a particular issue.

Cheers all.
Ric