How does X-10 work?
At its simplest, an X10 system consists of four parts: “Transceivers” such as tabletop control boxes or wall modules that send a control signal to a lamp or appliance. Lamp or appliance modules that receive control signals and turn the associated lamp or appliance on or off. Portable input devices such as remote controls and key chain remote controls that let you communicate with transceivers via infrared (IR) link. The AC power lines that carry the signal from transceiver to lamp or appliance module. When you want to control the lamp-say, turn it on or off-you use your remote control or tabletop control box to send the appropriate command to a specific addressed component (i.e. A-1). The command is conveyed via the home’s power lines and received by the receiver, which executes it.
