Abstract: Remote control apparatus, systems and methods based on a wireless message service. In an example embodiment, the system includes transmitting means for transmitting a wireless message and receiving means for receiving the wireless message. It has a control application server which has security checking means for ensuring safety of the system, command generator for generating a control command as a function of the received wireless message and communication means for transferring the control command to a device to be controlled. The control command is transferred to the device through a network.