Just got my devices in today.
Installed the AccessPoints with no issue. They do link a bit differently than the SignalLincs, but still very simple.
I programmed my RemoteLinc to control my driveway (primary button on a KeypadLinc) and front door lights (InlineLinc) via PowerHome, and they work great.
My biggest concern was RF range. With X10, I had to purchase a V572A and locate an antenna up in my attic to get range at the top of my driveway. Granted, with X10 I was primarily using a small keychain remote, but even an X10 Palm Pad could not get a signal into my house from even half-way up my driveway without the V572A + attic antenna. My driveway is about 225 feet long, straight with a clear view of my house. The driveway goes uphil towards the road.
I plugged one of my AccessPoints on an outside wall on the 2nd floor, so there is only 1 wall between the top of my driveway and the AccessPoint. I am getting at LEAST 250' of range, and who knows how much more I could get. If I turn the corner and go behind a bunch of tress at the top of my driveway, the signal gets very intermittent, which is to be expected. Even with the X10 Palm Pad and my V572A, I can't get through my trees.
In any case, I'm EXTREMELY happy with the range with the AccessPoint. I thought for sure I'd have to purchase a future 'extended range' product to reach the top of my driveway. Hopefully the range stays similar with future, smaller remotes.
As for the remote itself, it's a bit larger than an X10 Palm Pad. Looks better in person than in photos, like I had heard.
On the other hand, even in person the styling is pretty weak. I love the look of the KeypadLincs (with etched buttons) and SwitchLinc V2s, so I'm dissapointed the RemoteLinc isn't as classy looking. It does have a less-than-solid, plasticy feel to it.
Hopefully if Insteon got these RF AccessPoints right, we'll be seeing a wider variety of remotes soon.
Installed the AccessPoints with no issue. They do link a bit differently than the SignalLincs, but still very simple.
I programmed my RemoteLinc to control my driveway (primary button on a KeypadLinc) and front door lights (InlineLinc) via PowerHome, and they work great.
My biggest concern was RF range. With X10, I had to purchase a V572A and locate an antenna up in my attic to get range at the top of my driveway. Granted, with X10 I was primarily using a small keychain remote, but even an X10 Palm Pad could not get a signal into my house from even half-way up my driveway without the V572A + attic antenna. My driveway is about 225 feet long, straight with a clear view of my house. The driveway goes uphil towards the road.
I plugged one of my AccessPoints on an outside wall on the 2nd floor, so there is only 1 wall between the top of my driveway and the AccessPoint. I am getting at LEAST 250' of range, and who knows how much more I could get. If I turn the corner and go behind a bunch of tress at the top of my driveway, the signal gets very intermittent, which is to be expected. Even with the X10 Palm Pad and my V572A, I can't get through my trees.
In any case, I'm EXTREMELY happy with the range with the AccessPoint. I thought for sure I'd have to purchase a future 'extended range' product to reach the top of my driveway. Hopefully the range stays similar with future, smaller remotes.
As for the remote itself, it's a bit larger than an X10 Palm Pad. Looks better in person than in photos, like I had heard.
On the other hand, even in person the styling is pretty weak. I love the look of the KeypadLincs (with etched buttons) and SwitchLinc V2s, so I'm dissapointed the RemoteLinc isn't as classy looking. It does have a less-than-solid, plasticy feel to it.
Hopefully if Insteon got these RF AccessPoints right, we'll be seeing a wider variety of remotes soon.