Computer Lighting control?

[adamwalker13]

I am setting up my new fully functional lan room at the moment :D and I am thinking about using my computer to control the lighting systems and possibly the blinds etc

Sadly I have no idea how to go about such a thing.... I think it will be awsome If I can pull it off... Any ideas?

 

[Marcus_X]

Smarthome sells USB-based home automation interfaces for controlling lights, appliances, heating/air conditioning systems and alarm systems. The devices include on-board processing for downloading timers and macros.

It doesn't say anything about controlling the blinds, but it might help you think in the right direction,

Greetings

Marcel

 

[adamwalker13]

This is the site that I found when I was looking, but unfortuatly I am based in the UK and those are all American appliances :(

 

[Sniper]

what you need is x10, I think its the cheapest option, you will need a x10 computer interface to control the devices from your computer.

Let's Automate - Home Automation

Home automation shop - Buy X10 online - UK Automation

CyberSelect

 

[adamwalker13]

what you need is x10, I think its the cheapest option, you will need a x10 computer interface to control the devices from your computer.

Let's Automate - Home Automation

Home automation shop - Buy X10 online - UK Automation

CyberSelect

Thanks alot! I knew I needed X10, but I didnt know where to get it in the UK. But now I do! thankyou