Greetings to Muscovites!
Today's review is about remote control of a chandelier, or any other lamp. Laziness, as you know, is the engine of progress, and it prompted me to buy this device. Well, it's very lazy to get out of bed to turn off the overhead light.
Interesting bullshit
While I was creating a review, something glitched at me, and I could not insert any pictures or links into it, it turned out that it was published in this form.)))
I write new review, but it turns out that my rating is already growing, and a bunch of comments.
It was not possible to fix that review, so I took it down and left a new one.
Comments from that review:
Super review !!! Did you accidentally press the publish button?)))) I made a screen for posterity!As they wrote in the comments, I went in and went nuts, that's for sure!VAlm April 27, 2017, 09:25
Here is the main intrigue of the review)))):
Are you interested? Please, under the cat ...
And under Kat ... nothing ...)))) On the hike, the author saved the review and went to dinner))))
Well, it's very lazy to get out of bed to turn off the overhead light.
Looks like writing a review is also lazy ...)))Dayshadow Apr 27, 2017 09:31 am
I took one that was identical in appearance, only with a TUOXIN sticker for 3 channels, 1 kW each is more expensive than this one and a half times
happy with the switchLet me remind you the main intrigue of the device. Because so far the review does not say about this :)
Although this is not a secret at all, as it turned out, there are people who do not know about it.
If the remote control is lost, then you can switch groups without it.
If you briefly interrupt the power supply with a standard switch and turn it on again (i.e., supply power to the chandelier equipped with this box, pulses), then the groups will be switched sequentially.
Hence the conclusion. No, not even two conclusions.
1. It is impossible to refuse from the standard switch. Better to have it always on. But there is always the possibility to de-energize the Chinese box or control the light from the standard switch.
2. If only a couple of wires were laid to the chandelier (that is, the lamp was single-arm), then by embedding such a box in the chandelier, you can get a full-fledged two- or three-group chandelier. From a one-button switch.VAlm April 27, 2017, 09:37
That's what I like Muska, that even without the author, the review will be added and finished in the comments ... The author will come and go nuts ...))))Hegy April 27, 2017, 09:45
For myself, I can single out a minus in the fact that, when the power is turned off and then turned on again, the first group is activated, which can be a problem if the electricity in your house is cut off for 2-5 minutes at night. You wake up at two o'clock in the morning from the illumination above your head. And if the remote control is at hand, this is half the trouble, but if the chandelier turns on in the next room, then you have to stomp there. Well, or keep all the remotes on the bedside table.Starson April 27, 2017, 09:37
Okay, man, instead of Save to Drafts, accidentally clicked Publish :)
The thing, of course, is interesting, but my chandelier hangs with a similar system already built in. At first, it sometimes stopped turning off from the remote control, I had to turn it off with a switch. Then it began to turn on with a slight delay, i.e. you turn it on, and the light appears after 5 minutes, in the end, it began to turn on with a very long delay, i.e. you turn it on, and the light may come on in a few hours ...VAlm April 27, 2017, 09:39
in the end, it began to turn on with a very long delay, i.e. you turn it on, and the light may come on in a few hours ...
This is not a bug ... This is a Chinese feature for the lazy ... Today, too lazy to turn on the light, so I turned it on yesterday ... And so it lit up ...)))VAlm April 27, 2017, 09:48
What for? This is a new progressive review format ... People like it !!!))) Leave it as it is ...
At first I looked towards the switches with a built-in radio module. But the price is not entirely humane, and the toad said a firm no! And laziness also haunted. Finally came across this device.
I ordered it. The Chinese gave the track number, but it was absolutely useless. A month of waiting and the package got to me.
Package
Regular postal packet 
Inside the remote control and the block in a bag with a gripper 
Sachet content 
I took the version with one control channel.
Characteristics from the page sold
Each set of remote control switch has its own special code.
Multiple sets can be used in one room, no clutter
Specifications:
Remote control distance: about 8-15 meters indoors, more than 20 meters outdoors
input voltage: 200-265V
each load port: fluorescent lamp: 800W; energy saving lamps: 150 W; LED 65W
working temperature: -20 to + 60 Celsius
Power supply: 12V 23A battery (not included)
Photo of the remote control separately
The remote control is universal for different versions. additional buttons do not work for me.
It is connected to a wire break on a chandelier or lamp. Turns on and off with a standard switch. By pressing the A or On / Off button, you can turn on or off the lamp. provided the wall switch is on :). If you turn it off with the remote control, turn it off and on with the wall switch, you can light the lamp. In multi-channel versions, lamps can be switched with a wall switch. The Sleep button on the remote remained a mystery to me. When you press it, the light goes out and immediately turns back on.
The control unit is located under the chandelier wire cap on the ceiling. The remote control is naturally by the bed. When the relay is working, of course it clicks quite loudly. I turn off the wall switch in the morning. So that this Chinese miracle is not constantly energized without supervision.
The mass production of various remote control modules has long transferred them from the exotic sector to the consumer goods sector. Today we'll talk about devices that allow you to control the light in the house without getting up from the couch, or from anywhere via the Internet. After certain manipulations with the access ports of your home router, you can make remote control of the lighting yourself. Below we will consider the existing systems with the help of which you can bring the desired into reality.
Remote + controller
So, let's start with the most common type - this is a remote control and a radio controller for one, two or three groups of consumers (lamps).
The figure shows a typical remote control tandem. As you can see from the characteristics, maximum load lighting sources should not exceed 1000 W. The remote controller is capable of controlling three loads independently of each other. The fourth button on the remote controls three loads at the same time, turn everything on or turn off everything. The module has a small size, and it is possible to mount it directly in the chandelier.
Controlling the light over the radio channel is convenient because little interferes with the signal propagation. Switching on and off can be done from another room. This switch allows you to switch on a joint load of different types of lamps, such as economical fluorescent lamps, LED, halogen. However, it does not provide for dimming - a smooth change in the brightness of the glow of light sources. To change the brightness by means of radio control, special controllers have been developed.
The devices manufactured by nooLite are equipped with an intelligent controller that detects the type of load and the ability to remotely control the brightness of the light source.
Please note that not all CFL and LED lamps allow you to adjust the brightness of the luminous flux. You can learn more about regulated devices in our review about.
The installation of a radio dimmer is no different from the previous device and is within the power of anyone who has read the instructions. Acquainted with brief description system, you can in this video:
NooLite system overview
RGB controller
For newer light sources, such as LED strips, special controllers have been developed that allow you to adjust not only the brightness of the illumination, but also to select the luminescence range.
This is very useful for emotional "relaxation" or for emphasizing a certain mood in the composition. This type of remote control led strip allows you to give the interior a unique flavor every time, as can be seen in the photo below:
Any jack of all trades can create this type of lighting, all components can be purchased at your nearest radio or electrical goods store. We talked about that in a separate article.
There were also interesting novelties, so to speak, toys, lighting control via WIFI and a special application for a smartphone. You can find out more about remote control of the light through the Wifi remote control or the application for the phone by watching this video:
How to control light through your phone
Ready-made devices for controlling lighting in a house and apartment are good, but they do not always cost adequately, or are not quite what you need, they have low functionality. Keeping up with the times, home craftsmen should pay attention to microcontrollers, which we will discuss below.
Arduino controller
Today there is a wonderful system for self-development based on an inexpensive ATmega microcontroller, with adapted code and ready-made libraries, as well as a large community that will gladly help. This project is called ARDUINO.
The first stage will require a small investment and a lot of time in search and understanding of the topic. In the future, having mastered the basics and understanding the principle of programming, you can create any conceived device based on ready-made modules. In the video below, the author tells the principle of building and programming the ARDUINO controller for infrared control.
Remote control of lighting allows you to create a more comfortable environment. For example, when entering an area where an automatic dimming system is installed, you do not need to look for switches in the dark. Also, from the lighting control panel, you can start lamps in any rooms or even refuse switches when automatic system switching on devices.
Remote activation
Remote switching can be done different methods mainly by means of a remote control. Before deciding to install lighting control from the remote control, you need to understand that there is not always a need to purchase the appropriate equipment. In small apartments, there is no need to use a remote control, since a certain lamp is turned on only when visiting specific rooms. That is why you should consider whether you need such a system.
Remote switching on the light from the remote control will be effective for apartments with several tiered lamps. For example, if there is a chandelier in the room, several ceiling and wall lamps, then they are convenient run via remote control... In addition to the main remote control, small key fobs with limited functionality can be used, which turn on the light directly at the gate or above the front door. You can install a special software to control luminaires throughout the house.
Remote light control has a number of advantages, in particular:
- allows you to use electricity more economically;
- makes the process of starting / switching off lighting devices comfortable;
- helps to protect the home from thieves due to the effect of presence.
An easy option is to install a wall controller. Such devices make it possible to turn on the light in the given rooms with adjusting its intensity.
Remote control of home lighting can be done in different ways. A common option is to install a shield. For example, if you do not need a light in a bathhouse or other outbuilding, you can turn it off without leaving the house. Enabling and disabling can be hardware, or a special controller can be used. Some homeowners install and configure equipment so that they can be operated from their home computer.
Automatic systems are more convenient, since motion sensors are connected to them, making it possible to dispense with conventional switches. After a person appears in the room, the light will turn on in automatic mode.
Motion sensors will extinguish the lamp after you leave the room. Photocells in the dark will fire up lights near the entrance to the house, as well as illumination of the entire site. At dawn, they will turn off. Same set timers regulating lighting. Such a move will be useful provided that the person returns home at the same time.
Blocks and controllers
To turn the devices on and off at a distance, several devices are installed and connected. Some of them will be controlled by a person, others will trigger sensors and other devices.
Block automatic control groups of lighting fixtures are launched. It is connected to a certain group of products, and pressing the button signals that it is necessary to supply power. There are blocks through which the units can be turned on and off using the remote control. Each button of such a device programmed for the performance of a specific action.
The controller is required for remote starting of bulbs. The installation should be trusted only by experienced craftsmen, otherwise the system will not be effective and become dangerous for residents.
Sensors and switches
Specialist control sensors are divided into two types:
- motion sensors;
- devices for determining the level of illumination.
The equipment operates in automatic mode. The sensors detect heat radiation, which triggers the lamps. The sensors work by means of infrared radiation, which does not pass through all kinds of obstacles.
Often homeowners buy products that are remote controlled that send out infrared light. A special remote control starts the lamps. These switches have strengths:
- control light from anywhere in the housing;
- there is software that allows you to control devices using a smartphone;
- the ability to connect adapters that convert infrared rays to radio frequency.
Remote switches can be supplied as motion sensors and sound products. The former turn on the light as soon as a person enters the room, while the latter react to individual sounds, for example, clicks or a voice. You can forget about looking for the switch and going to it across the room to turn off the electricity.
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This type of lighting is often used in residential and industrial premises. Control systems are very popular, which are implemented on the basis of motion sensors, telephones, radio switches and different types controllers equipped with lighting control panels. Now it is possible to control the lighting in the room, even in another state, using mobile phone... The most popular control methods will be described in this article.
Advantages of remote light control
Application of equipment for remote control of electrical appliances has such advantages:
- reduction of electricity consumption;
- the lighting control process becomes the most comfortable;
- due to the presence effect, the risk of breaking into the premises is reduced.
Types of remote turning on the light
Experts divide the remote control of light into wired, automated and manual, with the additional possibility of changing the light intensity using equipment that works on the basis of reception and emission. different types waves. Next, the process of lighting control using different types of radiation, as well as programmed sound and voice commands, will be described.
Remote control of light from the remote control
Turning on light using infrared radiation
The inclusion of light using infrared radiation using the remote control is used very rarely. Such systems operate according to the principle radio signal transmission... To be able to control lighting using infrared radiation, in the gap electrical circuit a remote control unit is connected, which is able to turn on and off the lamp with its television remote control. It is necessary to point the remote control at the block, then press any key, and after that the command will be saved in the device memory. Now you can turn on the lighting while sitting on a comfortable sofa.
The main disadvantage of this method is the need for a fairly accurate aiming of the remote control at a special radio signal receiver. They can only work within sight due to weak signal strength. In such cases, it is recommended to use repeaters.
Equipment for remote control of electrical appliances
Lighting control systems with a conventional remote control are very popular, in which a certain signal goes to a special controller. It is able to regulate the switching on and off of light at a strictly defined frequency.
Lighting control by radio signal is very popular for the following reasons:
- the ability to control lighting not only using the remote control, but also personal computer or phone;
- the maximum range of the product is no more than 110 meters;
- the possibility of using radio amplifiers and powerful repeaters.
Modern remote control system with light via radio channel using a remote control consists of the following elements:
- an ordinary remote control;
- high-quality rechargeable battery;
- a special remote control controller that connects to the network and any load.
The controller is placed on the wall or in a special glass of the lamp. It can be used to control simple incandescent lamps and other types of lighting devices. Additionally, it is possible to control the lighting of not only one luminaire, but also the whole group.
Remote light switches
Infrared switches are rarely installed indoors, because it is more profitable to control lighting. using radio devices... Such a switch is operated by a simple remote control or manually. The special signals are received by the receiver, which is located at the bottom of the product on the touch panel.
Radio switches can control the light from the remote control or manually. Outwardly, they do not differ from conventional switches. Radio switches interact with the lamp using power blocks that are connected to the electrical network and the lamp. It is possible to connect simple incandescent lamps and halogen lamps with a voltage of 220 volts to such power units. Such a switch with a remote control is installed absolutely anywhere in the room, and it is better to hide the power blocks in a junction box or lamp glass.
Infrared sensors for convenient light control
Now on the market you can find many models of motion sensors which are designed for light remote control circuits. The most popular of these are infrared sensors. Such products are special devices that open or close the power circuit when the infrared signal increases in their visible area. If any person or animal gets into the coverage area, the temperature of which will be higher than the ambient temperature, the lighting will turn on. When a person leaves the area of operation of the sensor or does not move for a couple of seconds, the lighting turns off. Motion sensors are installed mainly in the entrances, in the country, and less often they can be found in your apartment.
Advantages and disadvantages of all motion sensors
To the main disadvantages The use of motion sensors can be attributed to a large possibility of false triggering, poor performance in heavy rain or snow, lack of device operation in such a case when a person's outer clothing does not transmit this type of radiation well, turning off the lighting 20 seconds after the object stops moving.
To the main advantages motion sensors include control of electricity consumption, cost savings, human safety and ease of use.
How to connect a motion sensor
Connecting an infrared motion sensor is quite simple. It is necessary to purchase a wire consisting of three insulated conductors. With its help, the motion sensor is connected to the electrical network and to any lamp. The phase conductor of the network is connected to the phase outlet of the device. The neutral wires of the electrical network, the motion sensor and the lamp must be connected together. The phase wire of the electrical appliance is connected from the third core of the motion sensor. This is the whole sensor connection diagram.
How to Pick a Good Motion Sensor
When purchasing infrared motion sensors, you must pay special attention to such characteristics:
Lighting control from your phone
At first, touch control of light was used only together in the construction of a smart home, however, at this time, in any room, you can find a special photo relay. Automatic lighting can make life easier for a person. A multichannel shield is capable of turning on the lighting of all rooms from one point.
Experts identify such advantages of the remote lighting control system:
- Radio control can increase the safety of the apartment. You can control the light from your phone, personal computer or using a timer. This will protect the apartment from intruders in the absence of the owners.
- Great savings in the required materials. It takes a lot of expensive wire to run cables to the switches. And also over time it will need to be replaced. System electronic control needs a little wire.
- There is no dependence on the power supply network. The multi-channel cabinet and circuit breakers are connected using radio waves, and all light control is carried out without connecting to a local network.
Such a control system is the most convenient when it is necessary to control the lighting level in many places at the same time. It can be combined with a dimmer that will provide the most comfortable lighting in the room.
Microwave and ultrasonic sensors
Microwave sensors are capable of working on reception and emission of electromagnetic waves... In simple mode, the reflected and emitted waves have the same frequency and length. When a person enters their field of action, these characteristics change, and the lighting turns on. The main advantage of such sensors is that they are very accurate devices that can operate in bad weather. The disadvantages are high cost, risk of false positives and negative impact on the human body.
Ultrasonic sensors are quite similar in principle to microwave ones. A special generator of sound waves of various frequencies is installed in them, which are emitted and returned from objects in the range of the device. When a person enters the field of action of the sensor, the frequency of the reflected waves changes, and the device reacts to this. The main disadvantages of such sensors can be considered that they respond poorly to slow movement and are harmful to animal health.
Coming home after a hard day's work and sitting comfortably in front of the TV or doing your favorite thing, you remember that you forgot to turn off the light. And since getting up is lazy, the light control panel comes to the rescue. It is convenient to use when adjusting the light in the room. For example, if you are sitting on the couch with a book in your hands and notice that there is not enough light to read it, this problem can be solved with the remote control in a few seconds.
This type of lighting is most often used in office and industrial premises, but from the point of view of convenience, it is becoming more and more common in residential. The most popular today are control systems that are controlled by a motion sensor and a radio switch. In addition, you can use computers, smartphones and miniature controllers like Arduino or compact boards like the Raspberry Pi.
The advantages of modern technologies are that you can control the light not only while in this particular room, but also from the street or being hundreds of thousands of kilometers away from home.
How the device works
Remote light control from the control panel is carried out by means of adjusting processes and control parameters. Simply put, so that the light can be controlled from anywhere in the apartment using a remote control, devices that transmit a special radio signal are mounted in the electrical wiring.
With the help of it and special built-in technologies, the lighting system exchanges a package of information data with a remote control. The package may include codes that are responsible for a particular command, they are, in turn can be programmed by a specialist the way it is convenient for the owner.
Sometimes control problems from too great a distance may arise, in this case, to increase the reliability of signal transmission to the remote control, a repeat function is arranged, with the help of which information is transmitted to the control device regularly and sequentially several times.
When purchasing a control device, please note that each remote switch is assigned a unique network address by the system when connected to the network. To put it simply, some radio signal transmitters respond only to commands that have been programmed into the memory of the control.
Advantages and disadvantages of the remote control
Having a remote control in his arsenal, a person not only simplifies his life, but also makes it more comfortable.
Besides the main advantage - control of light fluxes from a long or short distance - there are others, these include:
Compared to the advantages of this type of device, there are not so many disadvantages. These include the fact that the price category for such remote control panels is high. Motion detectors, which sometimes can be falsely triggered due to a reaction to sunlight or warm air, are also not add comfort in operation... If an outdoor remote control is used, the accuracy of the control will deteriorate due to precipitation or when you are near electromagnetic signals.
Control system functionality
The basic skills of the remote control include turning off the lamp from a distance. If you bought a modern lamp or chandelier, it has the ability to turn off not the entire device, as in conventional lamps, but only a certain segment.
This kind of trip a certain segment of the lamp helps not only to save energy, but also in everyday life in the evening helps to prepare for sleep. If you do not need to use the full power of the light flux, it will also come in handy.
You can easily change the lighting of the room to the level that suits you. In addition to the usual light settings, in modern control systems there is the possibility of the last memorization or fixation of the lighting function that is being built for you. This is a very convenient feature in everyday life: you will not need to constantly adjust the light, it only costs once program the remote into several stages of a pattern convenient for you.
Remembers the device with a built-in dimmer that is capable of long time store the control settings specified to it.
If you have a small child in your family who constantly plays with the remote control, or you constantly forget where you left him, most new devices have sound or light signals that help you quickly find them. To make this mode work, it is enough to activate the contact of the radio transmitter of the sound signal.
Characteristics of a standard breaker
In most cases, each functional control system has its own unique characteristics. Each manufacturer of their gadgets is trying to make a device that would not resemble other models in any way and would be unique in its own way. But in modern realities, this is very difficult to do, since the manufacturing market is teeming with a huge range of products, and uniformity can provide longer support from enthusiasts.
Standard remote control possesses the following technical characteristics:
- Peak power up to 12 milliwatts.
- The operating frequency range ranges from 450 to 900 megahertz.
- The approximate switching power ranges from 300 watts to 6 kilowatts.
- The distance of the duration of the actuation from the living quarters ranges from 40 to 500 meters.
When choosing a lighting system with a control panel, pay attention to the power of the transmitter and receiver of the signal. The distance of active control will depend on these parameters. In this case, the transmitter power is considered to be the main characteristic on which the performance of the device, the level of performance and responsiveness of the system will depend.
Changing lighting using a smartphone
If you dare to buy a new chandelier with a remote control, please note that there is a remote control of the light from your smartphone. The principle of operation is similar to a standard circuit breaker b, only the synchronization of the transmitter data with mobile device and activation codes are sent. Simply put, instead of a remote control, you use your smartphone.
The advantages of this type of control are convenience, since a special application is installed on the phone, control is simplified several times due to the large display and its capabilities.
You can use different types of applications - use the device not as a light switch and switch, adjust the power and light intensity. The principle of operation is simple, the transmission of commands is carried out using a radio receiving signal in the form of encoded text messages.
The disadvantages of this type of control include the fact that the body of the smartphone is made with the addition of metal parts, which leads to serious signal distortion.
Connecting the system to lighting
The connection principle of the remote control system may differ depending on the type of light source to be used.
If the connection will be made with standard incandescent lamps, the installation is carried out according to the standard connection scheme of the simplest switch.
In most cases, control panels are sold complete with LED-type lamps and luminaires, or LED lamps with an energy-saving function are used. Connecting this type of lighting device has some nuances.
In order for the installation to be successful and in the end you get a safe, correct lighting system, you need to think about the organization of good nutrition. Remote switches should be mounted as close to the light source as possible. The main thing is to ensure high-quality contact between the parts and the presence of a stable voltage source.
If you have plans for a courtyard or garden lighting system and you want to control them using a remote device, when choosing, give preference to powerful radio devices that can exchange signals in a range of 200 meters.
To change various parameters such as brightness or blinking frequency and others in LED lighting, the circuits of the output elements must be assembled on the basis of semiconductor transistors.
If control is performed not only with the help of a remote control system, but also, for example, using voice commands, then the system can be connected at the place of a typical switch with an additional power cable.
Remote control types
The range offered by the manufacturer is huge. Various characteristics are given: power, range, etc. When choosing, you need to clearly define your needs and choose a switch for yourself.
There are different types of remote control:
- Wired and wireless.
- Automatic or manual.
By the type of signals used to process control commands: infrared, radio frequency, voice, microwave, ultrasonic.
Light control sensors have become widespread and are used in places of infrequent stay of people, such as a corridor, toilet, bath, street alleys, etc. The most popular is the infrared motion sensor.
It is not difficult to connect this type of sensor; you can find a typical installation scheme on the Internet. To do this, you need a three-core wire of sufficient cross-sectional thickness. The neutral wires of the electrical network, the sensor and the luminaire are connected together, one of the phases is connected to the phase on the sensor, and the other to its last wire.
