Anyone have a "connected" home

[Desnudo]

It seems like managing things like doors, temp, alarms, lights, etc., is all becoming very accessible through smartphones. I'm curious what people's experiences have been, if any.

Example
Nest | The Learning*Thermostat | Home (http://www.nest.com/)

[MacroGuru]

I work for an UC / AV integrator and our Video Networking Engineer and our Sales Engineers all have taken their homes to the next level and they are "connected" in a sense. Full blown home control including lights, thermostats, alarm systems and of course AV all from their phone, tablet or desktop...

[cartman]

I've got several things at the house. I have the 3M internet thermostat, which allows me to fully control the thermostat from my iPhone, anywhere I am. I liked the 3M offering because it didn't have a monthly charge, as most of the other ones I researched had. It has worked like a champ. I travel for work a lot, and if I forget to set the thermostat to away before I leave, I can always just set it from the phone. On the flip side, I can set it back on the way home, and the house is at the desired temp when I arrive.

The doors piece is the next thing I'm looking to add. There are a couple of companies that are about to come to market with WiFi/bluetooth locks in the $100-$150 range. I have an electronic door lock on the front door now, but it has no communication ability.

[Logan]

I'm assuming things like electronic door locks have some kind of battery backup on site?

[cartman]

I'm assuming things like electronic door locks have some kind of battery backup on site?

The one I currently have runs off of a battery, plus there is an old fashioned key if the battery dies.

[DanGarion]

I train techs on installation of the TWC Intelligent Home product, which does a lot of that type of stuff. Meh.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

I have a Nest thermostat. Love it!