Re: Telephone control of X10

["BruceR" <NoSpAm@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Frank Olson" <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
message news:CMKlk.57700$nD.5131@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> news groups wrote:
>> I believe X10.com has discontinued their unit for remotely
>> controlling X10 via the telephone. Does anyone know of another such
>> device? My main reason is to reset devices after power surges to get
>> things back up and running.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Dennis Raher
>
>
> You want to reset a device affected in God knows what way by a "power
> surge" remotely via your telephone.  I would strongly suggest that you
> not do this.

Why not? I do it all the time when a router locks up or a camera or
other device needs a reboot. Been doing it for years and it's saved me
having to call friends to go to the house I'm away from to do it for me.