cute. Can we get back to resurrecting X10? No? OK, let the cute discussions continue.
Resurrecting X10? Has your X10 setup failed? I thought everyone could still get everything working... much as it used to...... Except the X10 servers are gone so internet connectivity is gone.
X10 software is now only a near-miss hack.
X10 has publicly announced they had
no plans to FIX the mess...
X10 offers up the dream of an interface of some sort... reminiscent of 80's technology (which many X10 users applaud as the way to go).
Resurrect X10? Maybe if we inspire an investor... or setup a
go-fund-me to build a cloud-based, app-controlled, Alexa and Google compliant hub that can integrate X10.... along with every other Home Automation protocol device for sale today (and like X10... yesterday).
I have no crystal ball. Tomorrow is a complete unknown to me. But I am pretty sure if Home Automation is going to be used in my home in the future... I need to either continue to upgrade the setup I have. Or.... I need to list my X10 devices of Craigslist and start over with new technology.
I remember the 1950's well. That rheostat wall switch that could dim the big 150 watt light build in the middle of the room... was nearly as impressive as the 4foot-by-4foot color TV with a 12 inch screen. But that was a long time ago. I can't go back to the 1950's.
X10 can... COULD....
SHOULD... Resurrect itself!!!!
One decent code contract.... and X10 software running on PC's could cloud connect with an Alexa skill. Or connect with an app on our phones. But until a few weeks ago.... I was insulted and nearly banned from the forum for daring to suggest X10 do anything other than sell-off warehouses of old merchandise. I would never describe HA as "cute". I love this automation stuff! And many who need the technology to assist them with their daily challenges... benefit from us who do this for fun.
Please
racerfern... I am on your side... don't be upset with me. It's X10 that isn't doing their part.