Insteon vs. X10

Aside from the fact that we invented home automation, have been in business for over 30 years and have more than 10,000,000 happy customers, what really separates us from Insteon is price.

Whether you're just getting started in the world of home automation or you're looking to expand your existing system, we have what you need. Insteon actually uses our technology to make their products, meaning a higher cost for you. If you want to embark on an expensive journey with a relatively new, unproven brand, Insteon is your best bet. However, if you want the best variety in home automation products at the guaranteed best prices, then X10 is your answer.

Let's do a quick comparison to see what it would cost to outfit a room with Insteon vs. X10. with Insteon versus what it would cost with X10. Just to get an idea of the incredible cost difference, let's say you want to add a dimmer switch, two controlled outlets, three lamp modules and a wireless remote in the living room. With Insteon, it will cost you $292.93. With us, only $110.97. And that's just in one room! Setting up an Insteon home automation system for your entire house is even more expensive. With 25 controlled outlets, 10 lamps to control and dim, a remote-controlled radio and fan, six dimmer switches and three wireless remotes, it's going to cost you $1941.54 with Insteon. With X10, it's just $737.54. That's a savings of $1204! Why would you want to pay so much more for a technology that does the exact same thing?

Even the Manufacturers of Insteon know X10 is king...

X10 Wireless		Insteon
	Decorator Switch $19.99 No neutral wire required for installation Dimmable Preprogrammed		SwitchLinc Dimmer $45.99 Neutral wire required for installation Dimmable Not pre-programmed - must link with controllers before use

	Slimline Switch $19.99 Easy peel-n-stick, do-it-yourself installation Ready-to-use right out of the box Stick it anywhere without losing use of an existing light switch Doubles as a wireless, handheld remote 1-touch operation 7mm - Ultra-thin		KeypadLinc Keypad $69.99 Difficult hard-wired installation Must link to light/appliances you want to control before use Replaces a current light switch 2-touch operation 1.2" deep

	WallSwitch Module $12.99 No neutral wire required for installation Dimmable Pre-programmed Set it in remote-only mode		ToggleLinc Dimmer $45.99 Neutral wire required for installation Not dimmable Not pre-programmed - must link with controllers before use No remote-only mode

	SuperSocket $15.99 Control lamps, floor fans, radios and other appliances by remote, controller and more One socket is X10-controllable, one is a normal, live socket Pre-programmed No plug-in module needed - just plug into this remote-controlled outlet		OutletLinc $45.99 Control lamps, floor fans, radios and other appliances by remote, controller and more One socket is Insteon-controllable, one is a normal, live socket Requires linking to controllers or remotes to use No plug-in module needed - just plug into this remote-controlled outlet

	Lamp Module $12.99 Ready-to-use right out of the box Works with all X10 remotes and controllers Dimmable Easy house/unit code wheel		LampLinc $34.99 Not pre-programmed - must link with controllers before use Must follow linking process for each remote or controller used Dimmable

	Motion Sensor Floodlight $49.99 Automatically turns on lights when motion is detected Remote-controllable Adjustable time delay Night-only mode Dusk/Dawn mode Can also turn on X10 lights indoors when motion is detected		Motion Sensor Floodlight $64.99 Automatically turns on lights when motion is detected Remote-controllable Adjustable time delay Night-only mode

	Appliance Module $19.99 Ready-to-use right out of the box Works with all X10 remotes and controllers Control fans, lamps, electric decorations, radios & more Easy house/unit code wheel		ApplianceLinc $34.99 Not pre-programmed - must link with controllers before use Must follow linking process for each remote or controller used Control fans, lamps, electric decorations, radios & more

	Door/Window Sensor $19.99 Automatically control lights and appliances when doors open Wireless - battery-operated Powerful 100+ foot wireless range Magnetic sensor operation One-button programming Can also trigger X10 security systems		TriggerLinc $34.99 Automatically control lights and appliances when doors open Wireless - battery-operated Powerful 100+ foot wireless range Magnetic sensor operation Complicated linking process for setup Expensive

	Automation Remote $19.99 Control up to 16 sets of lights/appliances 1-button control 16 label slots X10 compatible Ready-to-use right out of the box		RemoteLinc $49.99 Control up to 6 sets of lights/appliances 2-button control 6 label slots Not X10-compatible Requires linking with all modules you want to control - complex setup

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