[sci.electronics] home listening device

joec@Morgan.COM (Joe Collins) (04/25/89)

For the person looking for a device from which he can
monitor his home from a remote location, with a microphone:
I have a panasonic answering machine (KT-1843???) that retails for
about $90. Among its numerous features, it has a remote listen
feature which allows you (from a remote touch tone) to turn on
its microphone. You can then hear any noise  from the room the
answering machine is located in.

regards,
joec@morgan.com

barry@hprmokg.HP.COM (Barry Fowler) (05/05/89)

Heathkit has such a device that sells for about $100.

You can call your home and listen via microphone.  It will also report
home temperature, and several other "alarms".

I believe it will also call a predetermined phone number if a "flagged
condition" occurs.

Check their most recent catalog.  It's in there.

Barry