Re: Remote control via SMS

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On 8/10/06, Adam <adam@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>   I have an acquaintance who wants a way of turning his boiler (and
> maybe other equipment) on remotely via a mobile phone (ideally SMS,
> rather than some kind of web interface over GPRS). This would be used
> in his holiday home, which is "in the middle of nowhere"
somewhere in
> the highlands. I haven't checked whether he can actually get a mobile
> single there, but assume for the moment he can.
>
> I do the same in my house via a combination of servers, X10 kit and
> the like, but this chap is pretty non-technical and would like a
> one-stop solution to allow him to do this. The problem with my setup
> is that although it's quite reliable it needs a server on 24/7, and
> it's built using my own bespoke code. I don't want to install a
> system myself, and find that I'm spending the next few years
> supporting it! =96 I just don't have the time or inclination.
>
> Does anyone know of either a single piece of kit to allow this, or an
> installer who could do it for him? Although I'm sure money is a
> consideration, I think he's aware that it might not be cheap.
>
> Feel free to mail me off-board.
>
> Thanks,
> Adam.
>
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