What is an X10 switch?

X10 is a versatile home automation technology that uses your home’s existing electrical wiring to remotely control lights, appliances, security systems, pools and much more. X10 remote control, switch, and module commands travel from X10 transmitters to X10 receivers through standard household wiring.

How does the X10 protocol work?

X10 is a protocol for communication among electronic devices used for home automation (domotics). It primarily uses power line wiring for signaling and control, where the signals involve brief radio frequency bursts representing digital information. A wireless radio-based protocol transport is also defined.

Is X10 still a thing?

X10 is a communication protocol enabling communication between smart home devices. At the time a revolutionary leap, forty years after being brought to market, X10 is still going strong today. X10 carries a signal over the mains power wiring in your home so you can control light switches, lamp holders or mains outlets.

Where is X10 located?

X10 Wireless Technology, Inc. was an American subsidiary of a Hong Kong-Bermuda company best known for marketing wireless video cameras using controversial pop-under advertisements.

Is Z Wave compatible with X10?

Most Z-Wave automation hubs will also control X10, Insteon, WIFI, and Zigbee devices, but it is important to understand that these added devices will not contribute to your Z-Wave mesh network.

What happened X10?

On 2 August 2013, X10 filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington. As of the filing date, total company liabilities were listed as being in the realm of US$1.0M to $10.0M (one to ten million U.S. dollars).

Does insteon work with X10?

Some (mostly older) Insteon devices are X10 ready, meaning that they can be programmed to respond to or control other devices via X10 commands. The reason Insteon devices have supported X10 is to allow an upgrade path for those with extensive X10 systems that want something more reliable.

Why is X10 disqualified?

X10 CRIT, which attended VALORANT Champions, has been disqualified from the VCT Thailand Stage 1: Challengers. X10 violated unauthorized communication rules during the match against XERXIA in the Quarterfinals.