Remote controls can turn on room lights and nearly any appliance.
Most of the latter type are based on the X-10 Powerhouse system that has been in use for several years. With these, you can control living room lighting, televisions, stereos, fans and the like from the controller. You can accessorize the system with handheld controls, keychain remotes, security consoles, a set-back thermostat and even a telephone responder that lets you control the system by phone. Related, Lamsom Home Products makes a wireless ceiling fixture switch that will turn on any overhead incandescent light or fan from up to 50 feet away, a wireless wall switch that will turn on a lamp, television, or similar appliance, and a wireless three-way switch for hallways and stairways where wiring isn't set up for control from both ends. All rights reserved.