A method for coupling at least one of a wall mount and a ceiling mount
adjustable IR driver with a two way IR network of a home automation
system controlled by a main controller selected from a group comprising a
dedicated controller, a video interphone and a shopping terminal, the IR
driver includes a plurality of adjustable IR transmitters and at least
one IR receiver for propagating IR commands to at least one of hand held
IR remote control units, electrical appliances and devices selected from
a group comprising a remotely operated relays, an AC current sensors and
a keypads, and for receiving from at least one of the devices a status
data, said IR commands include at least a power on-off command for
switching an appliance on and off and the status data pertaining to the
on and off statuses of a commanded appliance.