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Devices => PC's and Other Hardware => Topic started by: raym on May 13, 2012, 01:51:41 am

Title: How to use your Media Center remote to activate Z-Wave scenes
Post by: raym on May 13, 2012, 01:51:41 am

Hi guys,

I've recently become an avid Z-Wave (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z-Wave) fan. I've been using it to automate the lighting in my home theatre. At the heart of it all is InControl (http://www.incontrolzwave.com/page/Home.aspx). This is a great little app with loads of features at a fraction of the cost of its competitors.

I've put together an article (http://www.rkmsmarthome.com.au/blog/activate-z-wave-scenes-with-your-ir-remote-control) which demonstrates how I use InControl, in conjunction with Media Center, to trigger Z-Wave scenes from my IR remote. Start a movie and dim the lights all with a single remote key press! Very cool.  

You can check out InControl, great starter packs and other Z-Wave products here (http://store.incontrolzwave.com/).