Automation & control

If you just need to turn an electrical device on or off, then you'll find a switch to do that here.

Remote controls for audio-visual equipment, alarm systems, lighting and more.

Extend the range of your infrared remote control so that you can control equipment in a cupboard or a different room.

Take control of the lighting and electrical appliances around your home without having to install new wiring.

X10 is a way of automating and controlling electrical appliances around your home using the existing electrical wiring to transmit the control signals. In this article we look at how X10 works and introduce the main components of a typical X10 system.

Remote control extenders (also commonly known as infra-red or IR extenders) allow you to control audio-visual equipment which is hidden away in a cupboard or even in a different room. In this article we look at the different types available, and what you need to consider when buying one.