Insteon is a new type of Home Automation system. What"s great about this system is that it is backward compatible with X10 so any X10 modules and devices you already have can be integrated and easily controlled with any iphone or andriod smartphone app or the PC program. Insteon builds on X10"s ease of installation and adds extra dual mesh technology to make it even more reliable. Dual means that INSTEON uses both radio frequency signals and the home"s existing electrical wiring to talk to each other. Every message is confirmed as it is received and if any errors are detected the message is automatically resent.INSTEON adds remote control and automation to lighting appliance and home control applications of all types. From lighting control to integrated security systems INSTEON allows you to manage your home the way you want. Easy to install and set up INSTEON offers the flexibility and dependability to make life more convenient safe and fun.The Insteon Hub can be used to control all your Insteon and X10 modules locally or remotely using an iphone or android smartphone app. The Insteon Hub can be set up to send you an email or SMS to warn you when a motion sensor or door/window sensor is activatedStart with this the Insteon Hub select the other INSTEON or X10 devices for your home and enjoy. The Hub works in combination with your router and smartphone or tablet to control INSTEON devices in your home while you"re there or when you"re at work and on vacation. The INSTEON for Hub app works in concert with the Hub to automatically configure your Hub and router for remote access - so simple anyone can do it. Want to turn on your bedside lamp automatically to help wake you up in the morning? How about turn the porch light on and off automatically with the rise and fall of the sun? No problem.Create alerts by adding water leak sensors motion sensors door/window sensors and more. The INSTEON Hub will send t