Smart Home Appliances from LG

An area we examined for years.  How could smart appliances be integrated into the home?  And what are the implications for the large CPG company?  A short look at how always innovative Korean appliance manufacturer LG is bringing out new networked appliances, and controlling them with a HomeChat Service, based on a texting communications model.   More on HomeChat. Claims are that other home services will also be linked to the model.  And of course, what will people pay for this?  Video at CNET.