Why Did I Buy This Thing?

The Kwikset 910 CNT ZW (Z-Wave) is a door lock that can be integrated into your existing home automation network. I recently took the opportunity to own one of these deadbolts and integrated it into my Vera controlled network.  It was a rough start, but so far it's looking like a good investment.

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Kwikset Home Connect 910TRL ZW 15 SMT Traditional Deadbolt with Z-Wave Technology, Satin Nickel

Kwikset Home Connect 910CNT ZW 15 SMT Contemporary SmartCode Deadbolt with Z-Wave Technology, Satin Nickel

A little while back I picked up the GE 45602 Lamp Module, but it wasn't until recently that I needed to enlist its help in controlling the lights in our home.  Our Home Automation system already operates with several other Z-Wave enabled devices. 

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GE 45602 Z-Wave Technology Lamp Module Dimmer, White

New-GE 45602 Z-WAVE LAMP MODULE - JAS45602

Spoiler Alert - yes, the GE 45601 Home Automation remote control may truly compliment your existing Home Automation network.  In the early days of my automation fun, controlling lights through from phone was pretty satisfying.  Now that the novelty has worn off a bit, I realize that its much easier to use a remote like this one instead of navigating through the controls on my phone or via a website on a computer.  

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GE 45601 Z-Wave® LED Handheld Remote

GE 45606 Z-Wave Technology 2-Way Dimmer Switch

Recently I picked up a pair of GE 45609 On/Off switches to compliment my Z-Wave powered Home Automation network.  They've been installed for a few weeks now so read on to find out how well they work.

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Jasco 45609 Z-Wave Wireless Lighting Control On/Off Switch

GE 45605 Z-Wave Technology Duplex Receptacle

The Hawking motion detector is Z Wave device that allows you to trigger a wide range of events when motion is detected.  Depending on the Home Automation controller that you are using, you could use the HomeRemote Pro HRMD1 Motion Detector  to run tasks like "turn on the lights in this room and the hallway and then back to there previous state in 30 seconds".

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Hawking HomeRemote Pro HRMD1 Motion Detector

This conversion module was purchased as a kit from the Home Automation store.  Install only took a few minutes, I liked that.  It synced up with the Wireless Keychain Remote pretty quickly, I like that.  So far, this was a good purchase.

I just purchased this as part of a kit.  Setup is fairly straightforward between this Remote and the Conversion module.  Pairing this device with the Wireless Gateway is another story.

I bought this Z Wave Home Controller (Gateway) as part of a Garage Door Conversion Kit from The Home Automation Store [site].  It was a pretty straightforward online shopping experience.  One of the better carts I've seen for a Home Automation site, though the site appearance was a bit lacking.

Wayne Dalton makes a Z-Wave garage access kit.  Why did I buy it?  Because it compliments my Home Automation project.  Is it worth it? I truely believe so. 

Kit contents:

• Wireless Keychain Remote
• Wireless Conversion Module
• Home Controller gateway

I ordered 2 of these in-wall dimmer switches as part of my new Home Automation initiative.  Well, I actually ordered a different switch but these were sent instead.  I also ordered 2 similar Z-Wave dimmer switches just so that I could see if there was any functio