Home latch-key web based automation system

A method of monitoring and automating a home using a network-based system including a server system coupled to a centralized database, at least one client system, a plurality of sensors positioned throughout the home, and a service provider system, said method comprising the steps of:

• recieving M&A information from the client system;storing M&A information into the centralized database;cross-referencing M&A information;updating the centralized database periodically to maintain M&A information;monitoring M&A information within the home through the plurality of sensors;performing M&A tasks in the home through the plurality of sensors based on M&A information inputted into the client system and monitored M&A data;notifying a home owner of the M&A data and the M&A tasks performed within the home;
• and contacting the service provider system to request and schedule a service to be performed on a monitored device within the home based on the M&A information inputted into the client system and the monitored M&A data.

A network-based system for monitoring and automating a home, said system comprising:a client system comprising a browser;a centralized database for storing information;a plurality of sensors positioned throughout the home;a server system configured to be coupled to said client system and said database, said server system further configured to:receive M&A information from the client system;store M&A information into the centralized database;cross-reference M&A information;update the centralized database periodically to maintain M&A information:monitor M&A information within the home through the plurality of sensors;perform M&A tasks in the home through the plurality of sensors based on M&A information inputted into the client system and monitored M&A data;

• and notify a home owner of the monitored M&A data and the M&A tasks performed within the home.