All Articles Tagged Zwave

Jason Knott | 08/10 08:14 AM, 17 Comments

Two researchers at DefCon in Las Vegas showed how they can hack into automation systems that run through powerlines. According to Wired.com, the hackers showed how, using a sniffer device connected to the broadband network via an electrical outlet, they could manipulate 15 different neighbors' lights, HVAC and security systems that communicate via the powerline because those communication signals are not encrypted. The hackers also showed how they were able to track the movements of 15 neighbors with automation systems inside their homes via their motion sensors and cameras, as… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 11/05 08:39 AM, 18 Comments

Xfinity (formerly Comcast) is now offering security and home automation to Houston residents, with $99 installations and monthly service plans that cost nearly $20 less than ADT Pulse. However, the cable provider is saying little about the program. Interviewed by CE Pro last month, Xfinity spokesman Charlie Douglas would not comment on any particulars, including the product vendors, sales tactics, customer support, and installation. At least we now know why Xfinity has been so vague about its home security partners. It seems the company still hadn’t decided if it would… View this story