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How Do I Control Home Automation Equipment?
How Do I Control Home Automation Equipment?
Your new PowerTouch comes pre-programmed with codes to control
home automation products manufactured by X-10, Lutron, and Makita.
These products enable you to use PowerTouch to dim lights, close or
open drapes, and operate non-audio/video equipment. You can even
control home automation equipment as part of a macro. See “Creating
Macros” on page 66 for more information.
PowerTouch’s control feature works using built-in screens specially de-
signed to emulate the operation of X-10, Lutron, or Makita equipment
remotes. These features require no setup to work with the compatible
products listed.
Simply aim PowerTouch at the device you want to control, then touch
the icon buttons and settings for the tasks you want to perform. Do not
aim PowerTouch at your Kenwood receiver—none of the home automa-
tion devices are connected to it.
X-10 Home Automation
Using an X-10 Home Automation System, you can operate various items
in your home with just a few buttons on your PowerTouch. Dimming
lights and turning any non-audio/video equipment on or off is an easy
task with X-10. All that is required is an X-10 IR converter and X-10 lamp
control modules, which are sold separately.
For more information, see the manual for the particular device you want
to control.