Re: Standalone remote monitoring devices

[L. M. Rappaport <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 13 Apr 2006 05:17:29 -0700, tcmontanye@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote (with
possible editing):

>I'm looking for the best options for monitoring/controlling my home
>while I'm out of state for the year.  There is power in the house and
>I'm now getting an internet connection installed again. I ordered the
>Trendway IP camera that has it's own webserver built in.  Anyone know
>of any other web based devices that may help me?  I'd like to be able
>to control appliances/lights in the house but I don't want to run a
>computer there.  I could put a router in and attach several devices.
>Any other devices out there that have their own web interface not
>requiring a computer?
>
>        Thanks in advance for any suggestions

Perhaps one of the most critical criteria you haven't mentioned:  In
what state does a device come up which has lost power?  Do you have
anyone nearby who will be willing to reset devices once the power goes
off?
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Larry
Email to rapp at lmr dot com