Remote Chime from X10
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Remote Chime from X10

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Manufacturer/Retailer:  x10
Cost:  about $60
Reimbursement:

Pros:
This is a wireless doorbell system that works with INFRARED technology and integrates very well with the Dynavox augmentation device.  It requires a transceiver, an infrared remote control and a remote chime.  Here's the information from their website:


The powerful Transceiver Module i(TM751) is the backbone for any Home Automation setup. It allows you to remotely control any household appliance or light that is plugged into an appliance, lamp module, wall switch module or any of our many other lighting and appliances products. Simply plug the Transceiver into any normal wall socket, and using the remote, you have control of your lamps and appliances from across the room – or the other side of the house.

12.99 transceiver module
 
Infrared Mini Controller (IR543):Convert IR Remote Control Commands into Powerline Control.

Description: A plug-in controller for turning on and off X10 automation modules. Also accepts commands from X10 format infrared remote controls and turns them into powerline signals.

Note: If you own an X10 Universal remote, you will not need to use an IR543-S Infrared Mini Controller to receive commands from the Remote - the Transceiver Module (TM751 or RR501) does this for you and has the added advantage of working through walls.

If however you already own some other brand of Universal remote, it might have X10 IR codes in its library. To control X10 modules with this remote you will need to purchase the IR543 Infrared Mini Controller. The IR543-S receives X10 IR codes and retransmits them over you existing house wiring to be received by X10 modules. This lets you control lights an appliances from your existing Universal Remote (providing it has X10 IR codes in its library).

ONLY $22.86
  Remote Chime:
With the Remote Chime you can be notified when someone is moving outside your home or when someone walks in a room. Combine it with a, optional Motion Sensor and transceiver to create an audible alert system

Be notified of intruders lurking around your home.
Automatic front doorbell - know they are there before they ring the bell.
24.99

Cons:
System runs on house current so you can not use it to notify a neighbor.

Summary:
This device is an easy way for the caregiver to be notified via an augmentation device that uses Infrared and X10 technology (Dynavox DV4).  It's easy to set up and it's cheap. 


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Private Page PS2000

Reviewed by: Diane
Manufacturer/Retailer: Globalmart
Cost: $111 for base station, $51 for pager
Reimbursement: Not filed. Tax deductible


Pros:
Although considerably more expensive than some other methods of calling for a caregiver, the PS2000 has one very big advantage: range. Other beeper and monitors are limited to indoor use. The PS2000 allows a caregiver to do yard work, visit neighbors, etc. and still be in range several blocks away. The pager can be set to vibrate or beep. The PS2000 can be wired to any type of call button. (Enabling Devices offers call switches for every level of disability.)

Cons:
The big drawback to the PS2000 is that it requires some adaptation for our use. Basic knowledge of how to cut and splice wiring is all that is needed. I have a web page showing how to set it up. Because the call button must be connected to thePS2000 with telephone cable, this system can't be used as a fall alert by a PALS who is still walking around. Also, since it was not designed as a medical device, the PS2000 has no internal battery for backup if you have a power outage. A surge protector could give several minutes in which to alert the caregiver.

Summary:
We have used baby monitors and wireless doorbells but this is a big improvement. The freedom this set-up has given my husband far outweighs the cost and the necessary work in adapting it.

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