- Brand new with One Year Warranty.
- X-10 Powerhouse brand USB computer interface wireless transceiver model number CM19A.
- Uses the same FireCracker software as is used by the CM17A serial interface to transmit X10 RF signals right from your computer via an onscreen virtual PalmPad, DigiPad, or Slimfire remote.
- Dim and control lighting with your PC.
- Designed primarily for controlling X10 video cameras but can be used in place of the CM17A serial interface for simple home automation control. The software doesn't seem to be as "flaky" as it is when used with the CM17A.
- When used with the appropriate camera software, you can control X10 cameras directly from your computer and receive X10 signals from X10 motion sensors and remotes.
- You can view the instructions online in PDF format by clicking here.
This is the CM19A USB transceiver and computer interface. The USB PC Transceiver sends and receives X10 radio-frequency commands from your PC. You can use it to control X10 cameras (including the Ninja and Vanguard, with the appropriate software), lights and other modules. With the appropriate software, it can also be used to receive commands from X10 motion sensors and remote controls.
- Computer interface (CM19A).
- Instructions.
- Free software download. Works with XP and Windows 7. Also works with the 64 bit version of Windows 7 Professional so I would guess it would work with 64 bit XP. Click here to go to the X10.com software downloads page.
- You will need to download the original FireCracker software Version 2.0.0.82 1.91MB. Any other software downloads for the CM19A will not work as they are for other applications that use the CM19A interface. Basically you are using the original FireCracker CM17A software that also works with the USB version CM19A.
- You will need to install the software first. You may receive 4 or 5 warnings about installing the software but tell it to install it anyways each time it asks. Then once it's installed, it will try to start and you may receive a warning that it can't. Close it and then plug in the CM19A into a USB port. Windows will automatically search for the correct driver and install it. You may need to be connected to the internet for this. It should come up with a window saying the USB compliant device has been installed--or something to that effect. Now you can click on the FireCracker application in programs and it should start.
Class of X10 home automation device:
Transmitter/Controller/PC Transceiver