Mon, 06 Oct 2003 19:34:59 GMT

Yes, most people can't understand my fascination with remote controls, but there's a lot of people who have made both hobbies and careers around them. The photo at the left is my Philips Pronto remote control. I spent many hours learning how to program it and then actually doing the programming.

All programming and testing is done on a computer and then downloaded into the Pronto. I currently have the ability to turn on or off any device in my home including lights. I programmed the Pronto with a touchscreen bitmap of my home's floorplan. Any light can be controlled simply by touching it on the touchscreen.

It's a great bedroom remote, but wait'll you see what I'm planning for my family room! Stay tuned...

Andrew W. Blumenfeld: Home Automation