Computer hardware; home security and alarm systems comprising hardware and software for providing picture, video, alarm status, and other information to a remote station; computer hardware and software for controlling and monitoring home security and alarm systems; computer hardware and software for controlling and monitoring security and alarm systems for businesses and commercial buildings and locations; wired and wireless remote stations and controllers to remotely control and monitor the function and status of electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems, namely, security and alarm systems; downloadable software used to remotely access, control, and monitor home security and alarm systems; downloadable software used to remotely access, control, and monitor security and alarm systems for businesses and commercial buildings and locations; home automation systems comprising wireless and wired controllers, sensors, and computer hardware and software for access, security, safety and detection and monitoring of smoke, fire, movement, motion, and light, and allowing users to monitor and view same via audio, video, and audio-video visual clips and feeds; computer hardware and software that allows users to set up and control, monitor, and interact with their security and alarm systems for detecting and monitoring smoke, fire, movement, motion, and light; computer hardware and software for controlling access to homes, businesses, and commercial buildings