Home monitoring
May 8, 2007
Perhaps some of you have seen Southwest Airline's ad with the gal at work showing her friends how she can check on her dog while she is at work. With her internet connection and a device installed at home, she is able to see in real time what happens while she is away.
This morning in the LA Times there was a little article that describes these home monitoring devices. With digital cameras and internet connections, the home security systems have come a long way from just being loud noisemakers when an intruder enters. It is no longer just banks and businesses that have camera surveillance. For a fairly minimal cost, you can have 24/7 visual monitoring.
According to the article in the Times, the basic start-up kit for the AT&T Remote Monitor which you can self-install, costs $99.95 with a $9.95 per month fee thereafter. Motorola offers its similar HomeSight service. The Easy Start Kit costs $99.99 and HomeSight's basic service is free monthly; two-way remote access requires a monthly fee. HomeSettings from Intermatic offers a home control system and start-up kit. This Web-based subscription service, whereby you can monitor your home from an internet connection is $14.95 per month.
The Times article also offers a CAVEAT. You must have a broadband Internet connection and standard text messaging rates may apply.
However, with your internet connection and your cell phone, you can check your home from afar.
Perhaps some of you have seen Southwest Airline's ad with the gal at work showing her friends how she can check on her dog while she is at work. With her internet connection and a device installed at home, she is able to see in real time what happens while she is away.
This morning in the LA Times there was a little article that describes these home monitoring devices. With digital cameras and internet connections, the home security systems have come a long way from just being loud noisemakers when an intruder enters. It is no longer just banks and businesses that have camera surveillance. For a fairly minimal cost, you can have 24/7 visual monitoring.
According to the article in the Times, the basic start-up kit for the AT&T Remote Monitor which you can self-install, costs $99.95 with a $9.95 per month fee thereafter. Motorola offers its similar HomeSight service. The Easy Start Kit costs $99.99 and HomeSight's basic service is free monthly; two-way remote access requires a monthly fee. HomeSettings from Intermatic offers a home control system and start-up kit. This Web-based subscription service, whereby you can monitor your home from an internet connection is $14.95 per month.
The Times article also offers a CAVEAT. You must have a broadband Internet connection and standard text messaging rates may apply.
However, with your internet connection and your cell phone, you can check your home from afar.
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