Verizon's home monitoring and control service (photos)

<p> Verizon plans to bring home energy and security service to broadband consumers later this year, which let people track energy use and program thermostat and other appliances. </p>

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Martin LaMonica

Jan. 6, 2011 8:15 a.m. PT

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Verizon smart phone

Verizon is offering a smart home service that lets people view their energy use or monitor for security. People can view data from a PC, smart phone, or TV.

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Fios TV smart home service

Using a TV, a person could, for example, change the home settings to "night time" to adjust the thermostat and lighting.

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Z Wave gear

To enable the smart home, Verizon is reselling Z-Wave wireless networking equipment, including a Z-Wave to Wi-Fi gateway, security lock, and thermostat. Different kits will be available.