Anyone have a "connected" home

Desnudo · 01-24-2013, 02:03 PM

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
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MacroGuru · 01-24-2013, 02:06 PM

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 · 01-24-2013, 02:11 PM

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 · 01-24-2013, 02:27 PM

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

cartman · 01-24-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

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 · 01-24-2013, 02:41 PM

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

M GO BLUE!!! · 01-24-2013, 04:20 PM

I have a Nest thermostat. Love it!

01-24-2013, 02:06 PM	#2
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	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... __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-24-2013, 02:11 PM	#3
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	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. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

01-24-2013, 02:41 PM	#6
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	I train techs on installation of the TWC Intelligent Home product, which does a lot of that type of stuff. Meh. __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

01-24-2013, 02:27 PM	#4
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I'm assuming things like electronic door locks have some kind of battery backup on site?

01-24-2013, 04:20 PM	#7
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	I have a Nest thermostat. Love it!

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