Integrate your home's light fixtures with your X10 system, and bring a
new level of functionality to what was once a common light switch. It's
easy to replace your existing switches with the WS12A X10 Decorator
Dimmer Switch Module.
With the addition of one or more
WS14A Companion Switches
the WS12A X10 Decorator Dimmer Switch Module can be expanded to work
with 3-way and 4-way switches. The WS12A X10 Decorator Dimmer Switch
Module connects like any standard switch and uses your own switch
plate, or one that may be easily purchased at any local hardware or big
box store.
The WS12A Switch functions as a local dimmer and on/off switch. Simply
maintain pressure on the bottom of the paddle to dim lights, release
and press again to brighten. There is need to dim completely before
brightening the light. And with Resume Dimming, your lights will
remember the level they were previously dimmed to, brightening to that
level on their next use. The WS12A Switch is made with the new the Soft
Start feature. It eliminates the sudden brightness that can be
uncomfortable and disorienting. When switched on, lights fade up
gradually in about 2 seconds. A gradual dimming fade of approximately 2
seconds creates a pleasant effect, as opposed to instant darkness when
the time comes to shut your lights off.
With the simple and accessible X10 wall switch anyone in your home can
control your fixtures locally. With an X10 remote, like the
HR12A PalmPad Remote
Control, the WS12A Switch responds to the All Lights On and All Units
Off commands, and allows you to remotely dim and brighten incandescent
bulbs via X10 wireless remotes and plug-in controllers, like the X10
SC503 Maxi Controller
and the X10
Pro
IR543.
Install the WS12A Switch on an outdoor fixture and turn on your porch
light with the
KR19A Keychain Remote
to avoid navigating steps in the dark. X10 Switch Modules even allow
you to light up the whole house with a single command for an instant
welcome or increased safety. Or, give any room in your house a relaxed,
inviting atmosphere with modern dimming effects. By connecting you to
the fixtures in your home, helps you reduce your energy consumption and
save money. The WS12A Switch makes turning everything off a breeze with
your X10 wireless remote or timed plug-in controllers, like the
MT13A Mini Timer.
Please be aware that the WS12A X10 Decorator Dimmer Switch Module only
works with incandescent bulbs, and will not work properly with other
bulbs, such as compact fluorescents. The
XPS3 Decorator Light Switch
work well with other bulbs and allow you to include all your wired
fixtures on your X10 system. Check
out the X10 Pro line for the next level of X10 modules. The
XPD3 X10 Pro Switch
is functionally the same as the WS12A Switch, but because it is
manufactured under a higher standard it is verified by Underwriters
Laboratory, Federal Communications Commission, Industry Canada and
Canadian Standards Association.