wireless lighting control for security lighting

[toplessHO]

want ability to control outside perimeter lighting
via wireless either selectively and or all on at once.
input as for systems out there
Will most likely be 60W each LEDs

 

[pgray007]

What do you mean by "wireless?" I.e. A remote control type thing that you hold in your hand or that the controller needs to wirelessly connect to an existing security system? Start by looking up ZWave. It's probably the most popular wireless control system in the consumer space, and you can interface to most home automation systems and security panels.


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[toplessHO]

switch to load control relay with out wires
hot feed at switch and hot feed at light/relay
wireless connection between

 

[cowanrg]

I put a WeMo light switch on my outside lights and have them controlled automatically through the app. They come on at sunset and turn off at sunrise. But you could easily make custom rules for them, have them come on automatically, control them remotely, or set them up through IFTTT for other control schemes.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Are you going to install then with a hardwired switch ? Then you want a 3 way wireless switch.

SK-8 Wireless DIY 3-Way On Off Anywhere Lighting Home Control Wall Switch Set

 

[Trey T]

I use z-wave switches w/ Samsung Smartthings hub/controller. The Smartthings have the ability to use "scene control" to control the lights or any load wirelessly, so-to-speak.

 

[toplessHO]

I use z-wave switches w/ Samsung Smartthings hub/controller. The Smartthings have the ability to use "scene control" to control the lights or any load wirelessly, so-to-speak.

got any spec or part #s on the ones you used?

 

[youwish2bme]

LiveWatch security system app allows for the control of z-wave devices. I have all my exterior lights scheduled to come on 15 minutes before sunset and stay on 15 minutes after sunrise...

 

[justsam]

I am not sure how many lights you are considering. If only one or two it may easier to just use a "smart bulb" such as LIFX, which is a WiFi controlled bulb. You will need WiFi coverage where you place the bulbs.

It will get too expensive if you are talking many bulbs. If that is the case than use a controller and Z Wave or the like as has been mentioned.

http://www.lifx.com/

 

[toplessHO]

many years ago I installed modules that were wireless(before there was WIFI)
and the modules were commanded by a master transmitter to turn off and on.
Im sure theres been lots on improvements since then.
would like to selectively turn on areas remotely without hardwiring to a switch.
some will even have solar panels and battery as hardwiring is out of the question

 

[Dirtydan69]

Are you going to install then with a hardwired switch ? Then you want a 3 way wireless switch.

SK-8 Wireless DIY 3-Way On Off Anywhere Lighting Home Control Wall Switch Set

I have one of these in my house. I love it! It was the easiest way to add a 3 way to an existing switch. Slight delay of about half a second or so. Barely noticeable.

 

[toplessHO]

wow just checked the price of Leviton 30a load control devices $225 wow!