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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
I have to admit, there have been days when I leave my house, back the car out of the garage, drive out of my neighborhood to go downtown, and I find myself questioning whether I remembered to lock the door or not, or if i left my computer on, or the kitchen light, or the bathroom light, or…well…you get the picture. So then, I say to myself better safe than sorry, drive home to make sure everything is cool, then drive back to wherever I was going. Now isn’t that a great waste of time? Wouldn’t it be great to wirelessly monitor the home while you’re away? I guess I’m not the only one, because according to the Z-Wave alliance (in conjunction with Kelton Research): “A staggering number of Americans (72 percent) say they would like the ability to monitor their home when they are gone - with the majority looking to use the technology for safety and security purposes.”
Z-Wave just might have the solution for those 72% of Americans who want to have some control over the security of their home. They have produced a wireless mesh networking technology that provides consumers with wireless control of a variety of devices from home entertainment systems to household appliances and light fixtures. Not only can you control these devices, but you can also see who is in your house, and when your kids come home from school (or you could just home school them and not worry about it). This device is so promising it received the 2006 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation award, CNET Best of CES Award, and PC World’s 2006 World Class award.
The marketing chairman for the Z-Wave Alliance, Mike Einstien had this to say about the new technology, “”The biggest benefits for consumers are convenience and increased security, With Z-Wave you can monitor an elderly relative living across the country, keep an eye on your vacation home during a storm, or simply make sure your young child returns home from school on time - all from your office PC or cell phone.”
This new wireless technology looks like a promising product for home owners who are concerned about the security of their property. Check out the Z-Wave home page for more info.