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How can I use PoE (Power over Ethernet) to remotely control my home appliances?
I'd like to build an automated house with PoE. (I want to be able to remotely power lights and other appliances through-out the house.) Do I need a special PoErouter/switch? Will I need special PoE appliances?
Is there a better automated house method? I've heard a lot about the X-10, Insteon, ZigBee and Z-Wave standards, but I can't seem to make much sense of any of it. The standards don't offer appliances -- so where do I find the appliances?
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- J.D.Lv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
It's still in it's infancy and as a long way towards better development... besides there are so few appliances capable of interfacing right now. Doubtful if any current ones you have can be adapted, so the replacement costs have to be considered.
I'll hold off myself for a while... I don't want some hacker infecting my refrigerator!!!
- xoxoLv 41 decade ago
From what I understand 802.3af (PoE) only allows you to send 40volts through an ethernet cable. Most standard household equipment requires 120volts.
Zigbee is a standard which translates signals over a wireless radio. So this is different from PoE, which sends electricity over wired cable.
My guess is you actually want a wirelessly controlled home using a wireless protocol like Zigbee or 802.11.
