I'd like to be able to power off specific power receptacles throughout my home when I set my Elk M1 Gold to vacation mode. Basically, I'd like to save a little energy, and shut everything off that is not 100% required. Security, TiVo, Network, Slingbox, and a few clocks will stay on... everything else I want to shutdown.
I have a Lutron RadioRA system that I use for lighting control... but, as far as I know, they do not make a switchable receptacle (wonder why?). I will continue to use my RadioRA system for lighting (way too much invested, and it works great).
Any suggestions?
I have seen several z-wave outlets that should work. A zwave interface for the elk ($90), a zwave controller ($55) and some outlets ($65 per) and I should be in business. I understand that Elk's z-wave interface is slow and not very robust programming. But, since I just want to turn off 8-12 outlets when I leave the house... I would think it would be able to handle that.
Any thoughts/insight appreciated.
cjett
I have a Lutron RadioRA system that I use for lighting control... but, as far as I know, they do not make a switchable receptacle (wonder why?). I will continue to use my RadioRA system for lighting (way too much invested, and it works great).
Any suggestions?
I have seen several z-wave outlets that should work. A zwave interface for the elk ($90), a zwave controller ($55) and some outlets ($65 per) and I should be in business. I understand that Elk's z-wave interface is slow and not very robust programming. But, since I just want to turn off 8-12 outlets when I leave the house... I would think it would be able to handle that.
Any thoughts/insight appreciated.
cjett