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iControl Advanced Starter Kit Reviews
The rich and famous have expensive security systems, complete with swiveling cameras and closed... (zdnet.com)
A relatively affordable, do-it-yourself home monitoring system that allows you to view your... (cnet.com)
alaTest Review Summary for iControl Advanced Starter Kit
We have collected and analyzed 3 expert reviews and 5 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 77/100 and users rate it 68/100. The average review date is July 31, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 270 reviews from other Other Electronic Accessories. Last update: November 21, 2009.
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Expert Reviews (3)
iControl Advanced Starter Kit
The rich and famous have expensive security systems, complete with swiveling cameras and closed-circuit TV systems. But for those of us who can't afford these multithousand-dollar professionally installed packages, a handful of companies are putting ...
Palo Alto, California-based iControl Networks is offering one such system...
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iControl Advanced Starter Kit review
A relatively affordable, do-it-yourself home monitoring system that allows you to view your property remotely via the Web, turn appliances and lighting on and off, and receive e-mail alerts or text messages when motion sensors are activated. The ...
Enabling live video is a little tricky to set up and may require a call or two to tech support. The Web-based monitoring service is pretty user friendly but there's still a little room for improvement. On top of the initial investment for hardware, ...
While it may not be able to completely take the place of a professionally installed home security system, the iControl Advanced Starter Kit is a relatively affordable way to monitor your home from afar via a personal Web-based portal that includes a ...
Palo Alto, California-based iControl Networks is offering one such system...
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iControl Advanced Starter Kit
This month, we also reviewed the larger of iControl's two starter kits, which consists of a wireless camera, a motion detector, an Intermatic Z-Wave lamp module, a door/window detector, a motion detector, a keychain remote, and a control module that ...
Delivers much more than just video surveillance
Video surveillance segment is weaker than WiLife's offering ; monthly subscription fee
The WiLife system is limited to generating alerts when its cameras detect motion; iControl's software is more sophisticated: It can not only generate an alert based on readings from any of its sensors, but also alert you when an expected event doesn't ...
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User Reviews (5)
"Doesnt work very well, or very often"
The system is OK when it works, unfortunately...
its cheaper than a real security system
you get what you pay for
"This company has their act together."
I've had this system for about 4-months now a...
Easy to install. Very reliable. Z-wave/GE compatible. Great features & support.
Can't set lighting % on a schedule - only supports 0% or 100% in current firmware.
"Worked right out of the box..."
I have the advanced kit and even added a few ...
Easy set up
The instructions were not always clear
