remote monitoring/controlling idea anyone?

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circuitfella11

Joined May 10, 2013
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I'm want some remote monitoring of various things in a small building(or home preferably). Looking for some simple technology that I can use on winXP computer (always on) to read the sensors wirelessly with stuffs like this:
-Instant read of what the inside and outside temperature is. Including data logging.
-Text alert of any detection
-Remote turn on/off of specific lights or outlets
-Video capture or something like that

i'm a bit theoretical at this, i don't know if it will be cost effective for me or not.

i'm thinking of Bluetooth to be an expensive idea. but i'm open to some ideas.. anyone?
 

wayneh

Joined Sep 9, 2010
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Try your friend Google, for "home automation". I think the stuff you're describing is well within the existing capabilities.
 
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