Telephone controllers by companies such as X10 and Leviton let you control modules or invoke macros when you phone home, and X10 thermostat controllers add your heating and cooling system to the long list of variables you can control. If you want to add a little Star Trek flavor to your system, Home Voice from Applied Future Technologies and HAL2000 from Home Automated Living even let you control your home by voice. If your real desire is to keep an eye on the castle while you're out and about, you won't be disappointed. Companies such as X10 Wireless Technology sell plenty of video equipment that can be controlled by X-10 commands. With indoor or outdoor motion detectors, you can easily set up your video cameras to turn on with movement, such as when a possible intruder moves about your house.
Security systems are also available from numerous manufacturers.
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