Re: Standalone remote monitoring devices

[shb*NO*SPAM*@comporium.net (Si Ballenger)]

On 13 Apr 2006 07:02:02 -0700, tcmontanye@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

>I have plenty of people that can run by and reset the devices for me
>but I'm trying to make it as uncomplicated as possible to cut down on
>problems.  I guess I'm looking for some type of IP interface that acts
>as a switch.  The camera is a good start but I'd like to control some
>lights and maybe something that would make some noise.  I'll be able to
>call someone in the area if I see something going on but in the
>meantime it would be nice to be able to scare people off too.

X10 makes a cheap telephone based X10 gizmo controller. In the
geek world, it is also used to reboot remote servers that get
hung up and such.

http://www.smarthome.com/5000.html