Computer hardware, firmware and software for interacting with a software-based system for controlling, through home and business wired and wireless networks, all of the following systems-- climate and environment systems, namely heating, air-conditioning, ventilation and circulation systems, security systems, namely, systems for perimeter and intrusion detection, fire, smoke and gas detection, and audio and video surveillance of interior and exterior of premises, lighting systems, namely, interior and exterior lights, window treatments, namely, drapes, curtains, blinds, mini-blinds and shades, audio and audiovisual entertainment systems, namely, functions of audio and audiovisual equipment such as CD, DVD and VCR players and recorders, radio, TV and satellite tuners, laser disc players, MP3 players, and CRT, LCD, digital light processing, plasma and video projector displays, audio and audiovisual entertainment distribution systems, namely, distribution of audio and audiovisual entertainment media to audiovisual devices, video display components and mountings, namely, mechanized mountings and receptacles for video projectors, video projection screens and panels, and pool and spa controls for the control and monitoring of temperature, cleaning cycles and display of alarm events