Shouting Into Space

I purchased and finally received an OvoLab Phlink. I've connected it to my Mac Mini (my home automation server) and haven't gotten much further than running the software and calling it a few times. Eventually, I plan on setting up full control of my home X-10 system but of course, like anything fun, it takes some time to do it.

So far I've noticed some issues with hanging up and not leaving a message. Phlink seems to leave the telephone connected and never really hangs it up. I'm hoping it will be a transient problem - the kind that only happens when you're playing around with something that isn't set up properly yet. I noticed a few reports of the same behavior on the Phlink forum but never really saw a definitive solution. Further experimentation will certainly be called for.


Hopefully I'll get everything set up to the point that I have total control over my house from a few button presses on my cell phone! Isn't technology great?