Online system that facilitates configuration and administration of residential electronic devices

摘要: In one embodiment, the online system comprises or more servers coupled to Internet and configured provide an configuration service. The service preferably includes maintaining a database of information for registered electronic device, providing web page interface that allows owners devices access change their devices. initiate contact with synchronize database. This web-based approach may advantageously sophisticated (but inexpensive) graphical user interface, opportunities businesses wishing targeted advertising, direct sales accessories, subscription Particular advantages accrue digital audio recorders, alarm clocks, answering machines, electronics, multimedia home management systems, security sprinkler systems.