[asterisk-users] Asterisk to switch on electric heaters remotely?

[Steve Edwards]

On Mon, 18 Oct 2010, Gilles wrote:

> I'd like to somehow connect them to Asterisk so that I could switch
> them on remotely by either calling the IVR or sending an e-mail to the
> Asterisk host, so that the room is warm when I get to the office :-)

X10.

(X10's web site, x10.com sucks.)

http://www.smarthome.com/2414U/PowerLinc-INSTEON-Controller-USB-Based-Home-Automation-Device/p.aspx
http://www.smarthome.com/2477SA1/INSTEON-220V-240V-30-AMP-Load-Controller-Normally-Open-Relay-Dual-Band/p.aspx

Not a big fan of the idea though. What if someone tossed their coat over 
the heater the previous day? What if you get hit by a truck on your way 
in and the heater runs continuously until...?

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Thanks in advance,
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