An apparatus, system and method for providing remote control service to
devices in a home network are disclosed. A web page provider provides a
master page of the home network, information on the devices in the home
network, and a list of remote control service to remote and in-house
users in a web page form. An identifier identifies the remote users. A
message processor processes message inputs and outputs related to service
registration, service validness, etc. of the devices in the home network.
A storage device stores device and service information on the devices in
the home network. A main controller controls operations of each element.
Accordingly, a remote control service limited to a specific household
device becomes applicable to various devices. Not only remote control and
management, but also program download, installation and upgrade necessary
for the remote control is possible.