Patent attributes
Systems, methods, and devices for forming networks of interconnected devices are provided. Individual devices of the network are configured to utilize multiple wireless communication standards which may include wireless LAN communication standards, short-range wireless communication standards, and low-power wireless communication standards. User utilize access devices to monitor and control the devices of the network. Communications transmitted to devices of the network may be routed through a server located remotely relative to the network as well as through other devices of the network. The devices of the network are configured with multiple security modes having different security features resulting in different response times. The security mode a device utilizes when communicating with an access device or another device of the network is selectable by the user.
