Black & Decker FWMH Freewire Messenger Hub

by Black & Decker

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The freewire Messenger Hub is the brain of your system. On-off signals travel from your freewire remote to the Messenger Hub and then through your homeÆs existing wiring to the receivers to control your lights, small electronics, monitoring cameras and more. The Messenger Hub can also be used as a Lamp Receiver. Simply plug the lamp of your choice into the Messenger Hub, plug the Messenger Hub into any wall outlet and youÆre ready to go. No wiring required! freewire is easy to set up û but hard to live without. For use with incandescent lamps rated up to 500 watts.

Product Description

The freewire Messenger Hub is the brain of your system. On-off signals travel from your freewire remote to the Messenger Hub and then through your home's existing wiring to the receivers to control your lights, small electronics, monitoring cameras and more. The Messenger Hub can also be used as a Lamp Receiver. Simply plug the lamp of your choice into the Messenger Hub, plug the Messenger Hub into any wall outlet and you're ready to go. No wiring required! freewire is easy to set up, but hard to live without. For use with incandescent lamps rated up to 500 watts.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.6 x 7.6 x 9.4 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001LQY80
• Item model number: FWMH
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,056 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK, but many limitations, October 11, 2004

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David K. Watson "DKW" (Ojai, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker FWMH Freewire Messenger Hub (Tools & Home Improvement)

i bought this unit and several accessories from a B & D outlet store. I ran into some limitations and issues that severely limited the use of the system in my home. The major issue I ran into is that the room for which I bought the system is split between two power phases (this is discussed in the troubleshooting instructions), making it impossible to control the room from a single hub. The limitations I encountered had to do with the very limited usefulness of the lamp controllers (separate review) and that the receivers usually do not seem to work if plugged into a surge suppressor. Fortunately, the equipment I bought was deeply discounted at the factory outlet and I was ultimately able to find a use for all but one item (a wall switch).