As of 8/18 the X10 WiFi app for mobile devices is a basic, bare-bones interface for the WM100 transceiver that provides only the simplest of functionality: up to only 32 defined lamps and appliances can be programmed to turn On/Off but not much else. One glaring omission yet to be addressed is that lamps programmed to turn On at ‘Dusk’ cannot have their brightness also initially selected or programmatically changed during the On period. For example, if one wanted to have a lamp turn On at ‘Dusk’ at 75% brightness and then 3 hours later lower to 50% brightness, and then 2.5 hours after that lower to 25% brightness until ‘Dawn’, it can’t be done. Further, a device that puts out a tone alarm cannot be programmed to sound every 3 hours, or in response to doors opening. It’s as if the programmers do not themselves have any X10 device modules in their homes in order to know first hand what is important and needed in such a system. Macros in which On signals trigger other successive On signals may never be implemented. Older apps could do these kinds of things. Some extremely sophisticated user interface apps for older Windows OS’s existed in the past for transceivers like the very capable CM-11A, but we may never see that level of design and programming commitment ever again in the X10 realm. It seems like the serious programming talent has been moving over to short-range radio-based home control systems that are more reliable because they require no line noise filtering like X10 does. Until one makes up one’s mind as to which radio-based system to get, the WM100 and it’s current X10 WiFi app provide a useful, but limited, transitional means to make use of all those X10 modules that stopped working because the older transceivers stopped working or their old user interface apps running on obsolete OS’s also stopped working and cannot be upgraded. For that we are appreciative.

As I’d been a long term X10 user, but wanted easy iPhone connectivity, I moved on to Cree and Hue bulbs, removing X10 modules as wall switches but, I still have them all. I will continue to use Cree and Hue bulbs as they’re LED.But, my MAJOR hang up with moving on to newer home automation offerings, is that one of my 2 AC units is a 220v unit. While I do have a hookup where you wire a rather antiquated looking thermostat to a module, which would control that A.C., I never got around to hooking it up. I’ve searched high and low for the 220v plug, where the prongs look like 2 closed eyes and a nose, but newer home automation companies don’t seem to make that one, nor the prongs with the winking eye.So, I found out about the WM100 recently and thought I’d try it with my old plug. So far, it works seamlessly with this app. I and my pets will be forever grateful. I can now control that A.C. remotely, without the telephone responder (yep still have that), since I stopped having a landline years ago.The only issues I have with this is that I think the original PC app “may” have had access to local weather to control the AC by temperature and humidity. It’s been about 30 years since that app so, I’m not sure. But, it would be great if this app linked up to Wink or other home automation systems. I’d be able to use my Quirky Spotter (ver 1) to control the AC unit then.It would be nice if it were a nicer, more modern looking app but, it works so, other than it not integrating with Wink or other systems that I know of, it works. I’m glad that I never got rid of my many X10 modules and I know that, if I need to I can use a setup where I have a coupled module/thermostat that can operate the AC via house temperature. I have them but, have never used them as, there are but so many outlets in my apartment.

Since finding out everything I need to do on line can be done on an IPad, I no longer need or have a computer. Controlling lights with my phone is the one small luxury I lost. This app along with the X~10 module gave me that luxury back. While the “rooms” and “scenes” features are nice to have, I personally don’t use them. What I can tell you is, “ With X~10 you are only limited by your imagination as to what you can do with them.” Everything from controlling one light on your garage to a complete smart home including security and video.

Today is 14 Mar 2021 and my 6AM sprinklers did NOT come on! Why??? X-10’s programmers some how can’t figure out the algorithms or don’t know when these happenings occur. Not once has my device understood DST. I ALWAYS have to make a MANUAL changes. I rarely review apps. However, I’ve been using these devices since the 1980’s. The little pod works better than anything they’ve ever had before. However, no 5ghz Wi-Fi and these DST problems make me think that development of newer X-10 products has halted. I hope not. Please fix. I’m too vested in X-10. It works ~95–97% of the time. Hub WiFi problems are very tedious. Sometimes 3-4x’s to re-synch. Happens somehow on DST days. What a coincidence! Please fix!