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🔌General Home Automation => Automating Your House => Troubleshooting Automation Problems => Topic started by: x10inPA on June 28, 2010, 05:22:27 AM

Title: Problems with x10 signal loss and Verizon FiOS receivers
Post by: x10inPA on June 28, 2010, 05:22:27 AM

Has anyone had this problem since switching to Verizon FiOS?  Ever since I switched from Comcast to Verizon, half of my modules/switches won't turn on or off using ActiveHome Pro.  I have to manually use a plug-in controller.  I just ordered the plug-in noise filters hoping this will solve the problem.

If this doesn't work, I'll have to consider a phase coupler/repeater.

As an FYI, we have an extensive x10 system at home:  all switched ceiling fixtures, table lamps, outside lights, and at the holidays, my entire indoor/outdoor lighting display...about 35 modules and switches, and several more at the holidays.  I had to switch to the x10 Pro fluorescent lighting switches as we changed all the outdoor lights to compact fluorescent, but this problem existed before that.

Title: Re: Problems with x10 signal loss and Verizon FiOS receivers
Post by: Brian H on June 28, 2010, 06:11:36 AM

The Verizon FiOS receive may have a severe noise maker power supply or signal sucker.
I would definitely try filtering its AC connection.

If your system was working with no phase coupling or a repeater. The X10 line signals may be low to start off with and the new electronics took it below acceptable signal levels.