Re: X10 Home Automation and Physical Security

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

It's worse than that. I can run through all of the possible RF codes and
disarm any X-10 security system in about 30 seconds using a PDA. Of course,
I have no way to know which houses have X-10 security systems.

I don't recommend taking X-10 security systems seriously.

Kevin Gottsman <filtered@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>I am new to the automation arena and have a computer security background
>so I am thinking with my "paranoid" hat on now.
>
>Our house has a couple of external outlets for convience while doing yard
>work and other activities. Looking to install some X10 devices and maybe a
>security system in the future.
>
>Could someone with physical access potentially impact the X10 devices on
>the inside of the house? I am generally thinking lights and appliances but
>also the security system if the control panel is able to talk X10. I
>realize that they would need some kind of controller and/or laptop while
>standing in front of our house.
>
>Any thoughts?
>
>Kevin