Remote that looks like a wall switch

I want to have a lightswitch that control an outlet across the room without having to run a wire. X10 sounded perfect, but they said the only way to do that is to get a transceiver to plug into the outlet across the room and use a remote control (held in your hand). What I want is an actual light switch that I can put in the switch panel as you enter the room. Is there a product like this?

Thanks,

Dave
 
Jimmyjam, So that Levitron switch actually goes in a box in the wall but no wires need to be connected?

WayneW, it seems you have linked to this thread!

Dave
 
waynew, just so I'm sure, I can control multiple outlets with one of those buttons as long as the outlets are all on the same channel?

Why are levitron and zwave so much more expensive than X10? All I want to do is toggle outlets... it seems like the cheap solution would be fine here?

Thanks!

Dave
 
waynew, just so I'm sure, I can control multiple outlets with one of those buttons as long as the outlets are all on the same channel?

Why are levitron and zwave so much more expensive than X10? All I want to do is toggle outlets... it seems like the cheap solution would be fine here?

Thanks!

Dave

They also have to be sequential. You set the top button to A2 then the rest will be A3, A4 and A5

I use one here.
 
That's fine that they have to be sequential, but am I correct in my understanding that one switch will turn on say 5 outlets as long as the outlets are on the same channel?

Also, do these things break often (ie is it worth getting the warranty?)

Dave
 
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