Is there home automation computer software available for timed and theme events instead of using a remote?
Yes, there are many different software packages that will do timed and themed events. Take a look at mControl from Embedded Automation and HomeSeer’s line of products. Are there plug-in low voltage relay modules available? I’m not aware of any plug-in devices however there are relay modules that will pass low voltage or contact closure available from ACT part number ZFR113. Where can I find a simple documentation of how the Z-Wave mesh network works? Basically, the Z-Wave mesh network has built-in “self healing” mechanisms that automatically reroute messages via other nodes to their destinations. Check out Zensys for further explanation. I bought Leviton lamp modules. Even at full power, I can hear a distinctive noise from 150W lamps. Without the dimmers the lamps are silent. Are there dimmers out there that are silent at full power? Or is it a function of the triac control in the Z-wave chip? I have several Leviton lamp modules and they are all silent. You are correct in what you are
