Xfinity Home Security makes home monitoring and management Comcastic (video)

It looks like Comcast’s trial bubble has been something of a success, and now the company is announcing that its Xfinity Home Security Service will be branching out beyond Houston to arm alarms, dim lamps and keep home automation freaks appraised of sports scores in an additional six markets (including Philadelphia, Portland, Jacksonville, Sarasota/Naples, Chattanooga and Nashville). Powered by iControl Networks’ Open Home automation and security platform, packages start at $40 a month and feature live video monitoring, lighting and climate control, burglar and fire alarm monitoring, and more — via touchscreen interface, web portal, and iPhone app. Now you too can put your family’s safety in the same hands that bring Gilligan’s Island into your home! Video, PR-palooza after the break. Continue reading Xfinity Home Security makes home monitoring and management Comcastic (video) Xfinity Home Security makes home monitoring and management Comcastic (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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