--- product_id: 3864890 title: "X10 HR12A PalmPad Remote Control" brand: "x10" price: "Β£21.75" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "X10" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3864890-x10-hr12a-palmpad-remote-control store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Dimming for LED & incandescent lights RF wireless control up to 16 devices Improved battery connector durability X10 HR12A PalmPad Remote Control **Brand:** x10 **Price:** Β£21.75 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“² Master your smart home vibe with the X10 HR12A PalmPad Remote! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** X10 HR12A PalmPad Remote Control by x10 - **How much does it cost?** Β£21.75 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3864890-x10-hr12a-palmpad-remote-control) ## Best For - x10 enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted x10 brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Legacy Meets Innovation:** Supports unique X10 lamp modules that enable manual overrideβ€”ideal for care environments and smart living. - β€’ **Robust & Reliable Power:** Enhanced battery connectors ensure longer-lasting performance and easy maintenance. - β€’ **Universal Compatibility:** Works effortlessly with popular transceivers like TM751 or PAT01 to integrate your smart home setup. - β€’ **Seamless Whole-Home Control:** Operate up to 16 X10 devices wirelessly with no line-of-sight limits thanks to advanced RF technology. - β€’ **Customizable Ambiance at Your Fingertips:** Dim and brighten both LED and incandescent lighting for the perfect mood in any room. ## Overview The X10 HR12A PalmPad Remote Control is a versatile RF wireless remote that manages up to 16 X10 devices, including dimmable LED and incandescent lights. Compatible with key transceivers like TM751, it offers reliable, line-of-sight-free control and improved battery connector durability for long-term use. Perfect for professionals seeking seamless smart home management with legacy device support. ## Description The HR12A Hand Remote is One of the most popular wireless remotes as it can control 16 different X10 Addresses. You can even have multiple devices on one X10 address, so you can control many many different devices with this one remote. The HR12A even has dimming functions so you can dim dimmable lighting with a dimmable X10 switch or module. This controller is RF (Radio Frequency) and does not require any type of line of sight to operate. he HR12A is a wireless controller. In order for the signal to reach all the X10 modules, it does require at least one Wireless Transceiver for your home. The TM751 Wireless Transceiver is our most popular one. The HR12A can control any X10 Receiver (lamp module, Appliance Module, Light Switch, Etc) Review: Works great for lamps throughout my house - I have been using these remote control units for about 30 years. They work amazingly well if you locate the transmitter at a central home location. These remotes transmit a wireless signal (around 50 MHz) to the receiver which is plugged into a 120 V outlet. The centrally located transmitter puts a 50 MHz digital signal on your home power lines that can be picked up by little recievers located near the devices whose power you want to turn on and off. The remotes use 4 AA cells. These last an entire year or more. The X-10 system is a bargain and works very well. The price is very low for the whole X-10 system particularly if you buy it as a complete home kit complete with remote control units Transmitter/Receiver unit, and several remote switches that plug into your 120V outlets. You can use the X-10 system to control lamps, Hi Fi amps, just about anything that is below about 100 Watts dissipation. Review: Improved battery connectors - The switch pads do not last forever. The previous one lasted 8 years. The soft switches require a constant battery drain. The typical failure mode is where the negative battery end touches the connector. Corrosion accumulates there, which can be cleaned up with cheap emery board. Previous versions used a spring to hold the battery in place. This version uses a more robust leaf spring that should be easier to clean off and maybe even last a bit longer. I'm old school and prefer to repair rather than discard and replace. I would like to move on to newer technology, but the X10 lamp module has one feature I have not seen anywhere else. The attached lamp can be turned on by simply turning the switch on the lamp from on to off and then back to on. The lamp module senses the disconnection and will turn on without using any remote controller. This is very valuable when living with an Alzheimer's patient. Note that the lamp module requires an incandescent bulb, which are now banned. So these lamp modules will be useless soon. ## Features - Must use with a transceiver such as TM751 or PAT01 - Controls up to 16 devices using X10 base receivers - Dim and brighten control - Works from anywhere in the house using RF technology - Works with LED and incandescent lighting - Dim and brighten control for incandescent lighting ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00022OCC8 | | Additional Features | Ergonomic | | Battery Type | AAA batteries (not included) | | Best Sellers Rank | #50,044 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #2,774 in LED Bulbs | | Brand | X10 | | Button Quantity | 6 | | Color | Original version | | Compatible Devices | Fan | | Connectivity Technology | Radio Frequency | | Controller Type | Button Control | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 838 Reviews | | Manufacturer | X10 | | Max Number of Supported Devices | 16 | | Maximum Number of Supported Devices | 16 | | Maximum Range | 100 Feet | | Mfr Part Number | HR12A | | Model Name | HR12A | | Model Number | HR12A | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Special Feature | Ergonomic | | UPC | 099081081213 099081312133 410000092446 653395314865 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** X10 - **Color:** Original version - **Compatible Devices:** Fan - **Max Number of Supported Devices:** 16 - **Special Feature:** Ergonomic ## Images ![X10 HR12A PalmPad Remote Control - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71q6Qdj8wIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great for lamps throughout my house *by L***E on March 6, 2026* I have been using these remote control units for about 30 years. They work amazingly well if you locate the transmitter at a central home location. These remotes transmit a wireless signal (around 50 MHz) to the receiver which is plugged into a 120 V outlet. The centrally located transmitter puts a 50 MHz digital signal on your home power lines that can be picked up by little recievers located near the devices whose power you want to turn on and off. The remotes use 4 AA cells. These last an entire year or more. The X-10 system is a bargain and works very well. The price is very low for the whole X-10 system particularly if you buy it as a complete home kit complete with remote control units Transmitter/Receiver unit, and several remote switches that plug into your 120V outlets. You can use the X-10 system to control lamps, Hi Fi amps, just about anything that is below about 100 Watts dissipation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Improved battery connectors *by A***N on July 20, 2024* The switch pads do not last forever. The previous one lasted 8 years. The soft switches require a constant battery drain. The typical failure mode is where the negative battery end touches the connector. Corrosion accumulates there, which can be cleaned up with cheap emery board. Previous versions used a spring to hold the battery in place. This version uses a more robust leaf spring that should be easier to clean off and maybe even last a bit longer. I'm old school and prefer to repair rather than discard and replace. I would like to move on to newer technology, but the X10 lamp module has one feature I have not seen anywhere else. The attached lamp can be turned on by simply turning the switch on the lamp from on to off and then back to on. The lamp module senses the disconnection and will turn on without using any remote controller. This is very valuable when living with an Alzheimer's patient. Note that the lamp module requires an incandescent bulb, which are now banned. So these lamp modules will be useless soon. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Product - Good Value - Best Vendor - Great Experience - Highly Recommend *by L***N on September 20, 2015* Nicely molded plastic product with rubberized buttons works perfectly. Remote measures 4.5" x 2.75" x 7/8" and weighs about 4 oz. I use 4 AAA alkaline batteries that easily last longer than a year. The left side of the remote has clear removeable plastic that covers an area where you can abbreviate the purpose of each remote button. I use the remote to control upto 16 devices on 2 separate circuit breakers. My home has roughly 1/2 the home AC outlets on 1 circuit breaker and the other 1/2 of the home AC outlets on a second circuit breaker. I have 2 transceiver modules (old model HC50RX). One is plugged into any outlet on the 1st circuit and the other one is plugged into any outlet on the 2nd circuit. Both transceivers and the remote control are set to house code A. This setup allows the single remote to easily control devices anywhere in my home. I like the RF (radio frequency) capability opposed to the IR (infrared) so I can control lights, fans, etc that are in different rooms out of line of sight. I use the remote to control a mix of X10 Powerhouse Appliance Modules (AM466) and X10 Powerhouse Lamp Modules (LM-465). Since the remote was priced about 25% below other sellers, I purchased 2 so I can save one as a backup. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3864890-x10-hr12a-palmpad-remote-control](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3864890-x10-hr12a-palmpad-remote-control) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*