Controllers
UPB controllers range from extremely simple plug-in modules to very sophisticated whole house home automation controllers.
The simplest controllers are plug-in controllers that are recommended for a moderate amount of switches and devices as it becomes cumbersome to control a wide range of devices.
More sophisticated controllers can control more units and/or incorporate timers that perform pre-programmed functions at specific times each day. Units are also available that use passive infrared motion detectors or photocells to turn lights on and off based on external conditions.
Finally, whole house home automation controllers can be fully programmed. These systems can execute many different timed events, respond to external sensors, and execute, with the press of a single button, an entire scene, turning lights on, establishing brightness levels, and so on.
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