Hi,
I'm looking to consolidate all of my home theater controls into my URC MX-810 remote. Currently the lights in my theater are controlled by a separate remote and all the solutions I've looked at to enable me to control the lights with my MX-810 seem to cost upwards of $1000. Does anyone have any suggestions? At minimum I'd like to be able to turn the main light on and off from the MX-810, but being able to control 2 other lights, as well as dim lights, would be even better. Thanks!

What light controls do you have now? What kind of light switches?

Shouldn't be a big problem! You need an IR to X-10 box to convert IR signals into X-10, this is a model IR-543, here [Link: extenonline.com]. Now I am not familiar with the MX-810 but as long as it can send Home Automation X-10 signals via IR which I think it should, you will be fine.

Next you need some modules to control or receive the X-10 signal at your light sources/fixtures. You will need to help us understand what type of lights they are and how they are wired for us to help you with the best solution, so if you could reply with that info it'd be appreciated.

Just so you know, at my home I control everything in my a/v system plus lights, skylights, ceiling fans, etc all from my mx-500! Works perfectly, so I know i can help u do the same with an 810!

How may switches and/or dimmers. The URC solution gives you "no pointing" RF which is great if the dimmers/switches are beside/behind you.