Verizon Discontinues Home Automation Service After 2 Years

Posted by samzenpus on Monday February 10, 2014 @09:51AM from the on-your-own dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Verizon has discontinued its Home Monitoring and Control solution, a $10/month service for do-it-yourselfers that enables remote monitoring and control of security, lighting, thermostats and more. The author notes Verizon 'was attempting to become the first successful provider of a DIY security/automation system that had a monthly fee separate from a professionally monitored security system. ... Providers could (and do) charge premiums of $10 or more for automation and self-monitored security as an attachment to professional monitoring, but not as a standalone service.'"

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every telco thought this was low-hanging fruit. by swschrad · 2014-02-10 10:12 · Score: 3, Insightful

and it hasn't been.

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if this is supposed to be a new economy, how come they still want my old fashioned money?
Re:DIY Security by epyT-R · 2014-02-10 12:11 · Score: 3, Insightful

Did you know that for every car manufactured, at least 95% of them are involved in some kind of crime? From parking and traffic violations to human trafficking and murder, cars are the cornerstone for this EPIDEMIC!! ZOMG!
Soccer mom fear mongering doesn't make a good argument for (or against) anything.