Hi all,
I am working on a project for basic home automation. I currently have a relay setup into a outlet box and can control whatever is plugged into the outlet via my pc.
My general concern now is that how can I move this wireless.(the connection between the relay and the arduino) Or would I have to have an Arduino unit for each outlet box. This could get expensive.
I currently have:
Arduino UNO
SPDT Relay and circuitry inside the outlet box. (220V power)
Fransh:
thanks for the response.
I take from your reply that it would be possible for me to control the relay using the RF linkkit.
So i can control my relay without wiring directly to the UNO using this method?
The radio controllable switches I used are so cheap that I wouldn't bother to build the receiving end by myself. And atleast here Finland the legistlation is so that this has been the only legal way I know to control the mains AC with out being a qualified electrician.
If you want to use your own relays you could probably use the VirtualWire library instead.
The other main possibility is to use X-10 or Insteon remote controlled switches, dimmers etc. Google those names and you'll find many. The 220V options are more expensive