Can I control the unit through the internet while away from the house such as on an extended vacation?
1640449
Yes. Just set up port forwarding on your router. And if you want, you can use a dynamic DNS service to maintain a constant URL to access through.
1640450
Yes - you can. Need to be able to do three things: 1) Assign a static IP address on your home network to the Irrigation Caddy, 2) open a port on your router / gateway (the device that connects your internal network to the outside Internet), and 3) know the IP address of your internet connection / router (so you can find it when outside your home network).More tech details behind this, but if you can get those three things to work, you can reach the Irrigation Caddy from outside your home network.There are instructions along with the Irrigation caddy to help with this process, and you will need to know a bit about networking (or have a buddy / neighbor kid / local geek who does). Yes - you can. Need to be able to do three things: 1) Assign a static IP address on your home network to the Irrigation Caddy, 2) open a port on your router / gateway (the device that connects your internal network to the outside Internet), and 3) know the IP address of your internet connection / router (so you can find it when outside your home network).More tech details behind this, but if you can get those three things to work, you can reach the Irrigation Caddy from outside your home network.There are instructions along with the Irrigation caddy to help with this... » Read More Yes - you can. Need to be able to do three things: 1) Assign a static IP address on your home network to the Irrigation Caddy, 2) open a port on your router / gateway (the device that connects your internal network to the outside Internet), and 3) know the IP address of your internet connection / router (so you can find it when outside your home network).More tech details behind this, but if you can get those three things to work, you can reach the Irrigation Caddy from outside your home network.There are instructions along with the Irrigation caddy to help with this process, and you will need to know a bit about networking (or have a buddy / neighbor kid / local geek who does). « Show Less
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Yes, but it will require some trickery, the unit currently "listens" on port 80. So you would have to set your router up to forward port 80 to the IP address of the device on your network. You can change the port the device "listens" on, for example if you did not want to forward port 80 you change the listen port to 8282 (you can pick whatever you want the higher the better) and then forward all requests from port 8282 from the outside to go to the device ip address internally. This assumes you know your external ip address. SO you would just go to your browser on whatever device you are using and type http://yourexternalIPaddress:8282. This will take you to the device"s webpage.
1640452
I cannot answer definitively, but I think you have to be on your home wireless network. I've tried to use the iPhone app away from home and it doesn't connect.
1640453
Yes, I it is very easy to set up on a router by assigning the caddy a static ip address on your home network. You can use a Web interface from any browser or there are a couple of options for apps for Android and iOS.
1640454
Yes, but it will require some trickery, the unit currently "listens" on port 80. So you would have to set your router up to forward port 80 to the IP address of the device on your network. You can change the port the device "listens" on, for example if you did not want to forward port 80 you change the listen port to 8282 (you can pick whatever you want the higher the better) and then forward all requests from port 8282 from the outside to go to the device ip address internally. This assumes you know your external ip address. SO you would just go to your browser on whatever device you are using and type http://yourexternalIPaddress:8282. This will take you to the device"s webpage. Yes, but it will require some trickery, the unit currently "listens" on port 80. So you would have to set your router up to forward port 80 to the IP address of the device on your network. You can change the port the device "listens" on, for example if you did not want to forward port 80 you change the listen port to 8282 (you can pick whatever you want the higher the better) and then forward all requests from port 8282 from the outside to go to the device ip address internally. This assumes you know your external ip address. SO you would just go to your browser on... » Read More Yes, but it will require some trickery, the unit currently "listens" on port 80. So you would have to set your router up to forward port 80 to the IP address of the device on your network. You can change the port the device "listens" on, for example if you did not want to forward port 80 you change the listen port to 8282 (you can pick whatever you want the higher the better) and then forward all requests from port 8282 from the outside to go to the device ip address internally. This assumes you know your external ip address. SO you would just go to your browser on whatever device you are using and type http://yourexternalIPaddress:8282. This will take you to the device"s webpage. « Show Less
1640455
There isn't a cloud based service last time I checked, but what you can do if you are a bit tech savvy is access it directly. If you setup your firewall to allow access to port 80 via a port forward you should have no problem. if you're on a dynamic ip like most dsl and cable internet providers offer you'll need to use a dynamic DNS service like dyndns or something equivalent. It works great for me. I can access and control it with my laptop or iOS devices remotely with no problems.
1640456
For maximum network security I would NOT open any ports on your router. A safer way to do it would to use a VPN enabled router and then VPN in to your home network. With this setup just use the App as you wold if you were a home. You will need some Internet "savy" though.
1640457
Definitely. The hardest part is setting up the port forwarding.You can connect through either a web browser (slow), or using the recently released iPhone app (very fast).
992330
yes and no, it'll operate without WIFI as a basic thermostat but without internet and a local WIFI network it can't be controlled or monitored remotely.
448999
You do not need an internet connection. In fact, there is no internet connectivity with this device. This means you can not turn up the cabin's heat, hot water, etc. from miles away. The range of the unit, in my experience is less then 100 ft., but some receiving devices can act as repeaters to extend the range.
374597
You do not have to enable it so that it can be accessed from outside of your LAN. It can be set up to stay inside of your network only.
558620
Yes. Over home WiFi and also Smart Phone/Tablet access. You hardwire to the router and use the software included to configure your system. Very user friendly. I'm a novice and I was able to handle it!
200511
Not to my knowledge. I do intend to install a second internet device so that I can monitor my system when away. I am very satisfied with my system.
1332347
Magicjack plus just came out. You can plug it into the wall and then connect it to the ethernet and it will work when the computer is off.
2120419
If that were possible, then it wouldn't work. Think of it as testing the unit every time you come home. Or perhaps you could find some sort of remote control for an electrical outlet, designed to turn a lamp on or off, and carry that with you to turn off power to the unit when you come home. But if there is such a thing, be sure it isn't using light for the control, like a TV remote does.
1975769
Yes it can be accessed either way. You choose when you do your setup. I did not set mine up for remote access but I am going to change my setup when the holidays are over and I have time to do it. Good luck with your device. I love mine.
1516339
Yes it will work without an external internet. You do need a z-wave master controller of some sort to control it within tour home I.e. micasaverde.
2001855
YES!!! I installed this thermostat to be able to control it remotely from Florida. However, if you place your internet, phone & cable (like Comcast bundle) on SEASONAL HOLD while you're away from home, you will lose the internet connection & will not be able to control the device. The heat & cool systems still work but you have no control remotely. COMCAST will not leave internet ONLY activated. It's all 3 bundled services on or off. BUMMER!!
2079283
You can set a rule such as 'Turn off at 10PM" or you can use the iPhone app to turn it off (or on). I was in Mexico and able to turn lights on and off (letting the dog know we were watching). The router connection operates like a secured Wifi connection. When the router is present the devices IP knows the wifi is present.
770219
Yes to all your questions.But you have to setup dynamic DNS on the device , so when power goes out it will notify the Internet, that the IP address has changed. I use dyndns.org.
2072932
No, and its dangerous to even consider using a device that requires a remote cloud internet service to power your home security. Its just a fancy toy right now. A serious smart home control system should work at your home, not in the cloud or on the Internet. It seems their new edition 2.0 is supposed to fix that.
1059297
Wow, that one is beyond my pay grade.... I know when I am in my house I can control it from my computer, but my computer is connected to network, which is connected to internet... don't know if the internet connection is necessary. This company was very fast at responding to my question when I first purchased it, maybe an email to them...
1751382
Yes. Just don't plug it up to a switch on the network or else you'll have an additional IP to worry about.
1079051
Yes. There is a separate android / Iphone (i think iphone, i have an android) app. You can adjust your pre program options, change temp up / down, turn on / off the fan, and switch from heat to cool remotely. The thermostat connects to your home WIFI giving it an internet connection. Once its connected to the internet, you'll create a honeywell account and use the app. Once you have that, as long as your phone as an internet connection you'll be able to change it from anywhere in the world.