Does anyone know the frequency that the homelink control operates on? I am considering installing one but I need to know if it is compatible with local remote controls. It may be a different freq.
I don't really understand the question. You program the Homelink with your remote (or the training button if it's a rolling remote).
It's all in the unlicensed bands, probably 2.4 GHz. You can get X-10 radio receivers and use the <a href=\'http://www.homelink.com/\' target=\'_blank\'>Homelink</a> to control home automation. I press the center button (easiest to find, right next to the light) to turn on the lights when I come home.
According to this FAQ the Homelink remote control emits frequencies from 288 to 399 MHz, excluding a "restricted" bands at 322-335 MHz. Since our cars are newer than 2001, they may cover up to 418 MHz, minus the 400-410 restricted band.
Thanks, jbarnhart. I knew it was broadcasting in freebands someplace, and since so much is packed into the 2.4 GHz spectrum these days, I just guessed it was there. If you're interested in X-10 control, this is a good <a href=\'http://www.smarthome.com/4017.html\' target=\'_blank\'>RF Receiver.</a>
Heh, heh. I was researching (i.e. Googling) while you were posting. That X10 receiver find is a nice one. I've been sorely tempted to upgrade all my X10 stuff to the new Insteon units but so far I've been too lazy (and cheap) to do it. I have about a dozen X10 controlled lights and a USB programmable controller. It's fun stuff.
Has anyone been able to get the Homelink to work for turning lights on/off with a module other than X10? I can't find any locally and have bought a Radio Shack brand (thought it was a re-branded X10) and a Westek brand and could not get either to work with the mirror. The mirror would accept the programing from the remote but would not work the lights.
I was actually emailed a reply to this that I will post for all. The homelink buttons switch a transmitter on the same frequency as the hand held garage door remote, in my case it is 433.93 Mhz, which is one of the freqs that the homelink scans for and programs itself to. The info below relates to a local AU brand of remote door, but the links cover all brands of remote doors worldwide. The dimming mirror has a standard Homelink transmitter that is listed as compatible with the 433-434 MHz band models of B&D doors. http://www.eurohomelink.com/_aus/download/KompList_B.pdf Australia started to allow European hardware that operates in the low power 433-434 MHz band from around ~1998. If the B&D doors were installed in the last 5 years then its more than likely they are from the 433MHz band rather than the older more interference prone 27MHz and 40MHz bands. Have a look at the door remotes (possibly open the battery cover) and it should list the freq or band it uses. It's also possible (but not guaranteed due to lack of testing) that the Homelink receive can detect older B&D remotes since it does actively scan those bands for other current remote models. The Homelink site is at: http://www.eurohomelink.com/_aus/start.html
Jbarnhart, nice pic of a 110 there, we have an ERS-7M3 roaming around the house. Self confessed 'early adopter', if its new and techo I gotta have it. uA
