Is there any X10 RF system more secure?
My home is X10 automated... what happens if my neighbour buy and X10 remote controller? His signals will arribe to my receiver? isn't it? any way to "protect" my system?
X10 RF "security"
Oct 20, 2005
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The range of the remotes is pretty poor and there are 16 housecodes. Newer systems are more secure that X10's 30 year old design.
From:Inotle snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com
well... i said that 'cos I can send signals with my remote all-in-one from the street! and I thought that if my neightbourg had one...
En/na BruceR ha escrit:
If you can then, yes, he can too. If he finds out which housecode you use he can play games with you.
From:Inotle snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com
In North America, limits on radiated power mean range is usually very short with 25-30 feet being typical. In Europe, where you are, the allowed power level is much, much higher and range may be hundreds of meters.
The X-10 RF scheme has no security (or privacy) features so a neighbor with an X-10 remote can easily control your devices.
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