If you have dedicated Internet access (i.e. cable modem or DSL) and you want to control and monitor your home while you're away, HomeSeer's built-in Web server brings you full control of all your INSTEON, X10 or Z-Wave devices through a password-protected Web page or by e-mail. HomeSeer supports a wide range of hardware, including lamp and appliance modules, programmable wall switches and infrared audio/video devices through such IR interfaces as the Smarthome Design PC/IR Linc and JDS IR Xpander infrared controller. HomeSeer also features powerful event mechanisms, enabling you to create events triggered by X10 commands received, absolute time, sunrise/sunset (with offset) and matched infrared commands. Triggers can also be set with conditions. Control your INSTEON-compatible lighting devices with your HomeSeer v2.0 software by installing a plug-in that's free of charge to all registered HomeSeer v2.0 users. The new basic plug-in supports all on-off-dim functions. To install, simply run HomeSeer v2.0 and download from the HomeSeer updater. The plug-in includes Smarthome's SDM configuration software. For use with Z-Wave-compatible devices, a Z-Wave Adapter is required. NOTE: HomeSeer will work correctly in conjunction with the Daylight Saving Time change. However, the software may depend on the associated computer's operating system being updated. Other features include interaction with security systems, which can communicate with HomeSeer through a serial port. The security system can notify HomeSeer about any event that occurs in the system, including sensor status change and alarm events. You can then trigger events based on those responses. Compatible Security Systems Include: * The HAI Omni Series. - Additional Plug-in (Item 12663) required and sold separately. * The ELK M1 Series. - Third Party Plug-in required and sold separately * The Napco Gemini 3200 & Gemini 9600 systems.- Additional Plug-in (Item 12665) required and sold separately * The Caddx NX8 System. - Third Party Plug-in required and sold separately * The GE Interlogix System. - Third Party Plug-in required and sold separately * The OnQ HMS Series. - Third Party Plug-in required and sold separately