1. A method for controlling a consumer electronic device via a network that communicates information in accordance with a packet-based communication protocol, wherein the consumer electronic device is not adapted for communication in accordance with the packet-based communication protocol, comprising: receiving a command from a device communicatively coupled to the network, wherein said command is formatted in accordance with the packet-based communication protocol; converting said command into a format suitable for communication with the consumer electronic device; and transmitting said converted command to the consumer electronic device.