Homelink mirror operation question.

I don't really understand the question. You program the Homelink with your remote (or the training button if it's a rolling remote).

 

It's all in the unlicensed bands, probably 2.4 GHz. You can get X-10 radio receivers and use the <a href=\'http://www.homelink.com/\' target=\'_blank\'>Homelink</a> to control home automation. I press the center button (easiest to find, right next to the light) to turn on the lights when I come home.

 

According to this FAQ the Homelink remote control emits frequencies from 288 to 399 MHz, excluding a "restricted" bands at 322-335 MHz. Since our cars are newer than 2001, they may cover up to 418 MHz, minus the 400-410 restricted band.

 

Thanks, jbarnhart. I knew it was broadcasting in freebands someplace, and since so much is packed into the 2.4 GHz spectrum these days, I just guessed it was there.

If you're interested in X-10 control, this is a good <a href=\'http://www.smarthome.com/4017.html\' target=\'_blank\'>RF Receiver.</a>

 

Heh, heh. I was researching (i.e. Googling) while you were posting. That X10 receiver find is a nice one. I've been sorely tempted to upgrade all my X10 stuff to the new Insteon units but so far I've been too lazy (and cheap) to do it. I have about a dozen X10 controlled lights and a USB programmable controller. It's fun stuff.

 

Has anyone been able to get the Homelink to work for turning lights on/off with a module other than X10? I can't find any locally and have bought a Radio Shack brand (thought it was a re-branded X10) and a Westek brand and could not get either to work with the mirror. The mirror would accept the programing from the remote but would not work the lights.