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We invented and introduced X10 home automation more than 30 years ago. Our technology is used in the majority of home automation systems in the world. There are many smaller companies, such as control4, that have tried to copy us. But the fact remains that we've been the industry leaders for more than 30 years, while control4 has only been around since 2003. To this day, we design, manufacture, sell, ship and provide the support for our products ourselves! Many other companies, such as control4, have to pay to license out the technology used to create their products. Control4 uses the relatively new Zigbee technology to create their own products. With us, you know you're getting the technology straight from the source. We also make it easy for you to find the best deal possible. We've been selling our products online since 1996 and haven't looked back since. With control4, you have to buy it at the store. You would think that would be easy, but you have to go to the control4 web site, enter in your zip code, then select a dealer near you. With us, we guarantee the lowest price you will find, so all you have to do is click your mouse and we will ship everything you need for free (on orders of $49.99 or more). Now you're probably wondering about price. In most cases, a more-established company tends to charge more. This, however, is not the case. With us, you will only pay $10-$15 per light/appliance module and $20 or less per remote. With control4, the price is through the roof! Plan on spending between $129-$149 per module. By the time you have a complete control4 system, you're looking at thousands of dollars. This can all be explained by the fact that you get everything from us factory direct. With control4, they first have to go through Zigbee to get their technology, which increases the price significantly. When it comes to price, the amount you pay for the modules is not the only factor to consider. A control4 system requires professional installation. Not only is this going to add to the cost, but according to their web site, "A complete home-control solution can be installed and programmed in a matter of hours or days so you can begin enjoying it right away." To us, that doesn't sound like right away. It sounds more like an expensive, ongoing project. You know, the ones that always take longer to complete than you anticipate. But don't worry... With our home automation systems, you can install everything all by yourself. In fact, you can have a complete system up and running in less than half an hour with nothing but a screwdriver. Since it's a wireless system, it couldn't be easier. And unlike control4, you won't pay a dime for installation! |
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Since our systems are so easy, it's highly unlikely that you'll have any problems with them at all. But just in case you do, you should know that we provide a toll-free customer service line directly to our headquarters. On top of that, we have free online chat support, with trained technicians to help you through any issues. When you go with control4, the customer support is all on you. "We recommend seeking the help of your Control4 Dealer. They should be able to provide the most hands-on support for you and your system. If you're having trouble with your dealer we want to know, so please contact our sales team (see the 'Contact Us' tab at the top) and they will assist you, either in getting in touch with your dealer or in finding a new one." That is directly from the control4 web site. What a hassle! Wouldn't you rather just go directly through the manufacturer for support? Plus, we have a very active, willing-to-help X10 community site where you can find answers to just about any question. With control4, not so much. There's a reason that companies such Philips, IBM, RCA, GE, Magnavox and Radio Shack hire us to manufacture products for them. It's the same reason that more than 10,000,000 people already have our products in their homes. With X10, you're getting a company you can trust with more than 30 years of industry experience - far more than any other home automation company. With control4, you're getting a company that farms out sales and support and hasn't even been in business for 10 years. Zigbee, the company whose home automation technology they borrow, has only been around since 1998. It's pretty easy to tell who the real home automation experts are. When you choose X10, you get the best price and widest range of products to choose from, hands down. When pencil it out, we come out on top. Go with the company that invented home automation - X10. |
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Slimline Wireless Switch
$19.99
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Wireless Dimmer
$129.98
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Slimline Wireless Switch
$19.99
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Wireless Switch
$129.98
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Lamp Module
$12.99
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Wireless Outlet Dimmer
$129.98
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Appliance Module
$13.99
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Wireless Outlet Switch
$129.98
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Slimline Wireless Switch
$19.99
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Wireless 3 Button Keypad
$149.98
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