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Customers like the performance, ease of use, and range of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it works well, is simple, and is a perfect plug and play solution. That said, some complain about the lack of documentation and drivers. That being said, most are happy with the performance and ease of installation.
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it works well, sends signals correctly, and receives from movement sensor. Some say that it's a great device and works perfectly with an HD501 transceiver module. Overall, most are happy with the functionality and performance of this adapter, which is a popular choice among customers.
"...Works flawlessly for its purpose, no problems." Read more
"...When its done start Firecracker and it works great." Read more
"...which will allow it to work with X10 Security but it works well with power line modules as long as the power line repeater is close...." Read more
"...I got this CM19A for $20 and it has worked very well. The only problem is it can't receive X10 signals like from a Powerflash device...." Read more
3 customers mention "Ease of use"3 positive0 negative
Customers find the network interface controller adapter simple, plug-and-play, and great for home automation projects.
Customers appreciate the value of the network interface controller adapter. They say it's a nice cheap alternative if you still have a large invest in X-10 devices around, and works as advertised.
"Nice cheap alternative if you still have a large invest in X-10 devices around...." Read more
"Good, simple cheap option for X10 home control..." Read more
"Worked as advertised; Decent price, too!..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the lack of documentation, software, and drivers for the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it doesn't come with any windows drivers that allow it to work with X10 Security.
"...It does not come with software or drivers. I have Windows 7. Go to the X10 website and download Firecracker X10 Software...." Read more
"...There is no documentation, no driver disk, no nothing.2) It is not a programmable timer (like an earlier similar device)...." Read more
"...You will have to modify it and add an antenna. There are no windows drivers which will allow it to work with X10 Security but it works well with..." Read more
3 customers mention "Range"0 positive3 negative
Customers are dissatisfied with the range of the network interface controller adapter. They say it's not the greatest, so you'll want your receiver in an outlet.
"...Alexa can now control our X10 modules! Range was a small problem.. just moved the RF receiver module to a closer power outlet." Read more
"...The range isn't the greatest, so you'll want your receiver in an outlet within a room or two of this unit...." Read more
"Does not have good range. You will have to modify it and add an antenna...." Read more
Generally happy with this purchase. House was set up with X10 controlled lights and wanted to link up our Echo to control these through voice commands. Had a FireCracker CM17A lying around but that is a serial port device... most computers no longer have these ports. Tried USB-Serial adapter but that didn't work. So got this one. Worked like a charm out of the box. Alexa can now control our X10 modules! Range was a small problem.. just moved the RF receiver module to a closer power outlet.
The CM19A RF Transceiver (and the TM751 ordered at the same time) arrived quickly and work perfectly. Two comments on those two devices:
- In some older reviews, people complained about the loud click made by the TM751 when it's activated. Well, yeah, it does make a noise. But the TM751 doubles as an appliance module, is rated at 500w, and so it needs a fairly hefty relay. If you don't like the click, just stay away from unit code 1.
- A few have remarked that the CM19A needs to be connected to a computer that's always on. Again, yeah - that's how it works. I'm using mine with a $35 Raspberry Pi which draws all of a watt or two, so leaving it on continuously is no big deal.
the price made me less diligent than I should of been, I should of sent it back already. it doesn't work ! I believe its was delivered to me not working and haven't had the time to get to the post office especially with the weather. Ice storms, snow storms one after another. Bottom line it don't work. I like amazon very much and things like this are going to happen just the same as any walk in store, that being said I would shop amazon everyday before I go to the walk in store.
Here is how I got it working in case it helps anyone. It does not come with software or drivers. I have Windows 7. Go to the X10 website and download Firecracker X10 Software. Don't use the drivers that come with Firecracker they will crash you computer. Plug in the CM19A and let windows update find the driver automatically. When its done start Firecracker and it works great.
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2012
A surge from a lightning strike took out a number of electronic devices in my house, including my plug-in CM15A X-10 controller (computer programmed via USB using the company's ActiveHome software). For obscure reasons, the company is no longer offering the CM15A, and claims that you get the same functionality (and more) by using a combination of its CM19A and TM751 modules. Basically, the CM19A is a USB device for wirelessly sending X-10 commands from your computer to a TM751, which in turn puts X-10 signals on your house wiring to operate your X-10 modules. That's the theory, if only it worked reliably. It does require your computer to be on to work since your computer is operating the CM19A. That contrasts with the CM15A, which once programmed no longer needed the computer to do its job.
After some email back and forth with the company, I decided to purchase a CM19A/TM751 set. First off, the TM751 employs a rather loud relay that for whatever reason regularly kicks in and out (the company evidently has not evolved to using solid state relay technology). Second, the working set of ActiveHome macros I had successfully used for the CM15A only partially behave with the new setup (rather different dimming results, some X-10 modules responding, some not). I can control all the modules with my original 20-year old controller plugged in place of the TM751, and in the same socket from which the CM15A worked; i.e., either the TM751 isn't doing the job of putting the signals out, or the CM19A is not sending the whole package, but either way, the CM19A/TM751 is providing less functionality than I had previously. The CM15A represented a step up from my original control unit, this one a step backward. After trying a number of different things for several hours, I threw in the towel and am now back to using the original controller (which doesn't support dimming, unfortunately). Others may have better luck with this technology, but for me, a two star rating is generous. Since the technology partially worked, I haven't given up on it yet, but will evidently have to spend some more hours trying to find combinations that work predictably. Unless you have more time than I do for tinkering around you should probably steer clear of this product.
