About this item Built-in alarm clock awakens with buzzer , New and Improved LCD display and power booster Ability to easily set up timed events Mini Timer Alarm Clock Controls Lights, Appliances ? See more product details Note: Controller performance can be impacted by line noise interference. It is very important to make sure the controller is plugged into the same electrical phase as the receiver. Adding this simple powerful device to your X10 home automation setup will allow you to easily set up timed events like turning lights appliances on and off. With the 64-Event X10 Mini Timer, you'll be able to schedule up to eight lights to turn on and off automatically. Awaken to lights and sound in the morning, set your house lights to switch off automatically after you leave for work to save energy and have then turn on again when you are due back so you won't have to arrive home to a dark house. The possibilities are limitless with this intelligent little timer and your array of X10 appliance light modules. You can even select the "security" mode and have lights turn on and off at different times of the day to simulate an occupied home when you are away. Timer will control up to eight (8) X10 lights and appliances. Security mode turns lights on and off at random times within a time frame for a more lived-in look