Re: Ethernet-based systems for DIY?

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

"redsox2020" <us7892@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>> Let me see if I understand this. You pay them a monthly fee to access the
>> devices in your home, apparently meaning they can access those devices at
>> will.
>
>I think they spy on me :)  Actually, I didn't buy iControl.  I just saw
>them at a show.  It seemed pretty good.  I'm hoping to hear from others
>that might have bought iControl stuff. But, you're right in what you
>say, they would indeed have access it seems to watch me with my own
>wireless camera.  And turned my lights on and off if they desired...and
>change my thermostat if they pleased.
>
>But, I like the simplicity of the starter kit.  But there isn't enough
>money I suppose in selling starter kits, hence their fee...

Well I was using the editorial "you" rather than the literal "you".

It reminds me of the company that was offering to digitize signatures and
insisted on being paid by check.

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