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Insert Coin: Piper melds home automation and security in a simple hub (hands-on)
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Home automation and security cameras seldom combine elegantly, especially for apartment dwellers who can't rewire their living spaces. Blacksumac, however, believes it can seamlessly meld those technologies through its upcoming Piper hub. The device links both a fisheye camera and environmental sensors to a Z-Wave-based home automation system. Out of the box, it can watch for intruders, listen for (or produce) loud noises and monitor local conditions like temperature. Once Z-Wave peripherals are involved, you can program sophisticated triggers and responses: Piper can send a warning when a door opens, for example, or turn on air conditioning when it's hot. We've had a chance to see Piper in action, so read on for both our early impressions and details of what you'll get if you make a pledge. %Gallery-slideshow73286%
Filed under: Household
Source: Indiegogo
Original Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/22/insert-coin-piper/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
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