What good is a home security system if you can't check up on your home while you're out? Hawking Technologies has you covered wherever you are with its HomeRemote system, which lets you monitor a range of home security devices over the internet. HomeRemote works with motion detectors and window/door sensors, which can connect to a home network over WiFi or Ethernet, and can notify a homeowner in realtime via e-mail, SMS and a web-based interface whenever it detects an intrusion. The HomeRemote can also monitor your utilities and trigger lighting and alarms. Of course, if you're halfway around the world while thieves are rifling through your possessions, you're still going to have to notify local authorities. But at least you'll know immediately when your TV and stereo are being carted off.

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