There are people that use streaming video services like ustream.tv to stream out their webcam of their house - to keep tabs on the pets or whatever - it's not integrated with controls to turn on/lights of anything, but free and functional. You just need a Flash plugin in your browser and a webcam.
Here's an example: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/brunohomeoct4 On 10/31/2008, "Loren Cress" <[email protected]> wrote: >I've been using misterhouse for a while now. It's definitely for home use, >nothing professional, but it integrates with X10 home automation stuff and is >highly customizable, over a web interface. I also set up some commands >through procmail so that I can do some simple things like turn on an alarm (or >turn it off), restart my webcam (the driver locks up every now and then). > > > > >________________________________ >From: Chris Penn <[email protected]> >To: SoCal LUG Users List <[email protected]> >Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 6:35:21 PM >Subject: Re: [LinuxUsers] Keep Tab On Home Security With A Webcam And Twitter > >Yeah, but that cost money......not open source..... > > >On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 8:14 PM, Dante Lanznaster <[email protected]> wrote: > >I currently use Webcam Zone Trigger for that. > > >On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 6:10 PM, Chris Penn <[email protected]> wrote: > >Im sure there are several ways to do this. I was thinking of using a >ITWatchdog server room monitor at home, they are pretty cheaply priced and >allow camera, temp and moisture integration. > >http://tech.shantanugoel.com/2008/05/14/keep-tab-on-home-security-with-a-webcam-and-twitter.html > >Worried about someone breaking into your house in your absence? Or just >need to keep a tab on who enters your room while you are away? Well, >all you need is a webcam, a linux PC/laptop and a twitter account. And >you are set for real time updates through twitter about all that goes >on at your abode behind your back (can even receive a text message/sms >on your phone). Keep reading for the very simple setup you need. > > >-- >"As we open our newspapers or watch our television screens, we seem to be >continually assaulted by the fruits of Mankind's stupidity." >-Roger Penrose > >_______________________________________________ >LinuxUsers mailing list >[email protected] >http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers > > > >_______________________________________________ >LinuxUsers mailing list >[email protected] >http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers > > > > >-- >"As we open our newspapers or watch our television screens, we seem to be >continually assaulted by the fruits of Mankind's stupidity." >-Roger Penrose > > > > )
