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Eric Blue’s Home Automation Hacks with Belkin, Twilio and Siri

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Kyle Kelly-Yahner
Word Count
767
Company Posts That Month
16
Language
English
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No
Summary

Eric Blue, an independent software developer, created a home automation system using Belkin WeMo switches, Twilio SMS service, and Siri voice control. He reverse engineered the Belkin Wemo API to create a Perl-based interface for controlling the devices remotely. The system allows users to turn lights on and off by sending text messages or using voice commands with Siri. Blue's hack uses a simple SMS server and a Perl API that can be easily customized to suit individual needs.

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