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2017-07-21T15:15:18Z

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	<br>X10 devices are relatively inexpensive, reliable, and easy to set up. Depending on the device, you may need to set its code manually, or the device may broadcast its code for the system to hear and register. The devices that need to have the code set manually are sometimes a little trickier to set, and may lose their codes when the batteries die or are removed, so the automatic devices are preferable. Instructions for both approaches are given here. Choose the one that is appropriate for the device.<br /><br />		<br>X10 devices are relatively inexpensive, reliable, and easy to set up. Depending on the device, you may need to set its code manually, or the device may broadcast its code for the system to hear and register. The devices that need to have the code set manually are sometimes a little trickier to set, and may lose their codes when the batteries die or are removed, so the automatic devices are preferable. Instructions for both approaches are given here. Choose the one that is appropriate for the device.<br /><br />

	~~<h3 style~~=~~"display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">~~Adding a Device~~</h3>~~		===Adding a Device===
	In order for the device to send readings to the system, it must be configured on the system.		In order for the device to send readings to the system, it must be configured on the system.
	* Before you can add devices, you must [[X10 Antenna Configuration\|configure the X10 Antenna]]		* Before you can add devices, you must [[X10 Antenna Configuration\|configure the X10 Antenna]]
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	:* Press the "Finish" button<br /><br />		:* Press the "Finish" button<br /><br />

	~~<h3 style~~=~~"display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">~~Additional Information~~</h3>~~		===Additional Information===
	* [[X10 Antenna Configuration\|How to add and configure the X10 Antenna]]		* [[X10 Antenna Configuration\|How to add and configure the X10 Antenna]]
	* [[Motion Sensors\|How to use Motion Sensors, add rules, view readings, etc.]]		* [[Motion Sensors\|How to use Motion Sensors, add rules, view readings, etc.]]

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	X10 devices are relatively inexpensive, reliable, and easy to set up. Depending on the device, you may need to set its code manually, or the device may broadcast its code for the system to hear and register. The devices that need to have the code set manually are sometimes a little trickier to set, and may lose their codes when the batteries die or are removed, so the automatic devices are preferable. Instructions for both approaches are given here. Choose the one that is appropriate for the device.<br /><br />		<br>X10 devices are relatively inexpensive, reliable, and easy to set up. Depending on the device, you may need to set its code manually, or the device may broadcast its code for the system to hear and register. The devices that need to have the code set manually are sometimes a little trickier to set, and may lose their codes when the batteries die or are removed, so the automatic devices are preferable. Instructions for both approaches are given here. Choose the one that is appropriate for the device.<br /><br />

	<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Adding a Device</h3>		<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Adding a Device</h3>

Kristin: Formatting changes

2016-01-25T14:54:25Z

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	~~<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;"><br />Overview</h3>~~
	X10 devices are relatively inexpensive, reliable, and easy to set up. Depending on the device, you may need to set its code manually, or the device may broadcast its code for the system to hear and register. The devices that need to have the code set manually are sometimes a little trickier to set, and may lose their codes when the batteries die or are removed, so the automatic devices are preferable. Instructions for both approaches are given here. Choose the one that is appropriate for the device.<br /><br />		X10 devices are relatively inexpensive, reliable, and easy to set up. Depending on the device, you may need to set its code manually, or the device may broadcast its code for the system to hear and register. The devices that need to have the code set manually are sometimes a little trickier to set, and may lose their codes when the batteries die or are removed, so the automatic devices are preferable. Instructions for both approaches are given here. Choose the one that is appropriate for the device.<br /><br />

Kristin: Removed words "GrandCare" and "GCManage"

2013-02-27T21:54:33Z

Removed words "GrandCare" and "GCManage"

Kristin at 20:31, 6 December 2012

2012-12-06T20:31:22Z

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	* [[Bed and Chair Sensors\|How to use Bed and Chair Sensors, add rules, view readings, etc.]]		* [[Bed and Chair Sensors\|How to use Bed and Chair Sensors, add rules, view readings, etc.]]
	* [[Action Buttons\|How to use Action Buttons, add rules, view button history, etc.]]		* [[Action Buttons\|How to use Action Buttons, add rules, view button history, etc.]]
			* [[Battery Tips for Sensors\|Battery Tips for Sensors]]
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Kristin at 21:30, 16 August 2012

2012-08-16T21:30:00Z

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	* For a device that broadcasts its code:		* For a device that broadcasts its code:
	:* Press the test button on the device, and wait a few moments until it is detected by the GrandCare system.		:* Press the test button on the device, and wait a few moments until it is detected by the GrandCare system.
	For a device that requires a manual code:		* For a device that requires a manual code:
	:* Follow the directions in the section below to set the codes		:* Follow the directions in the section below to set the codes
	:* Enter the House Code and the Unit Code		:* Enter the House Code and the Unit Code

Kristin at 21:14, 3 August 2012

2012-08-03T21:14:18Z

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	Overview		<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;"><br />Overview</h3>
			X10 devices are relatively inexpensive, reliable, and easy to set up. Depending on the device, you may need to set its code manually, or the device may broadcast its code for the GrandCare system to hear and register. The devices that need to have the code set manually are sometimes a little trickier to set, and may lose their codes when the batteries die or are removed, so the automatic devices are preferable. Instructions for both approaches are given here. Choose the one that is appropriate for the device.<br /><br />

			<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Adding a Device</h3>
			In order for the device to send readings to the GrandCare system, it must be configured on the system.
			* Before you can add devices, you must [[X10 Antenna Configuration\|configure the X10 Antenna]]
			* [[Logging In\|Log in to GCManage]]
			* Open the [[Care Menu\|Care Menu]]
			* Open the appropriate module
			:* For motion, door, and bed sensors, open the [[Care Menu#Activity\|Activity]] module
			:* For action buttons, open the [[Care Menu#Notifications\|Notifications]] module
			:* For medication dispensers, open the [[Care Menu#Medication\|Medication]] module
			* Click the "Add New Device" button
			* Enter a Location and Description for the device
			* Select the proper device from the drop-down selection list
			* Click the "Next" button
			* For a device that broadcasts its code:
			:* Press the test button on the device, and wait a few moments until it is detected by the GrandCare system.
			For a device that requires a manual code:
			:* Follow the directions in the section below to set the codes
			:* Enter the House Code and the Unit Code
			:* Press the "Finish" button<br /><br />

			<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Additional Information</h3>
			* [[X10 Antenna Configuration\|How to add and configure the X10 Antenna]]
			* [[Motion Sensors\|How to use Motion Sensors, add rules, view readings, etc.]]
			* [[Door Sensors\|How to use Door Sensors, add rules, view readings, etc.]]
			* [[Bed and Chair Sensors\|How to use Bed and Chair Sensors, add rules, view readings, etc.]]
			* [[Action Buttons\|How to use Action Buttons, add rules, view button history, etc.]]
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2012-08-03T20:57:31Z

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	<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;"><br />Overview</h3>		<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;"><br />Overview</h3>
	X10 devices are relatively inexpensive, reliable, and easy to set up. Depending on the device, you may need to set its code manually, or the device may broadcast its code for the ~~GrandCare~~ system to hear and register. The devices that need to have the code set manually are sometimes a little trickier to set, and may lose their codes when the batteries die or are removed, so the automatic devices are preferable. Instructions for both approaches are given here. Choose the one that is appropriate for the device.<br /><br />		X10 devices are relatively inexpensive, reliable, and easy to set up. Depending on the device, you may need to set its code manually, or the device may broadcast its code for the system to hear and register. The devices that need to have the code set manually are sometimes a little trickier to set, and may lose their codes when the batteries die or are removed, so the automatic devices are preferable. Instructions for both approaches are given here. Choose the one that is appropriate for the device.<br /><br />

	<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Adding a Device</h3>		<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Adding a Device</h3>
	In order for the device to send readings to the ~~GrandCare~~ system, it must be configured on the system.		In order for the device to send readings to the system, it must be configured on the system.
	* Before you can add devices, you must [[X10 Antenna Configuration\|configure the X10 Antenna]]		* Before you can add devices, you must [[X10 Antenna Configuration\|configure the X10 Antenna]]
	* [[Logging In\|Log in to ~~GCManage~~]]		* [[Logging In\|Log in to the Online Care Portal]]
	* Open the [[Care Menu\|Care Menu]]		* Open the [[Care Menu\|Care Menu]]
	* Open the appropriate module		* Open the appropriate module
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	* Click the "Next" button		* Click the "Next" button
	* For a device that broadcasts its code:		* For a device that broadcasts its code:
	:* Press the test button on the device, and wait a few moments until it is detected by the ~~GrandCare~~ system.		:* Press the test button on the device, and wait a few moments until it is detected by the system.
	* For a device that requires a manual code:		* For a device that requires a manual code:
	:* Follow the directions in the section below to set the codes		:* Follow the directions in the section below to set the codes