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simplextech

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  1. I've not heard anything about a 1080p model. I can check. IMHO I don't see a purpose for 1080p for a door camera that is generally viewed on a small screen anyways not on a 65" + size TV.
  2. Bias warning - DoorBird dealer DoorBird is capable of being integrated with the ISY and other systems. The DoorBird video feeds are also available via standard RTSP for use with 3rd party viewers such as Blue Iris. As this is a local based system there is no cloud that by default interfaces with Alexa/Google. To integrate with for example and Echo Show you can use a 3rd party service Monocle that can accept RTSP feeds from local cameras and then using their Alexa Skill you can access your camera feeds from an Echo Show. Currently I'm not aware of a ISY nodeserver for DoorBird. I have an interest in developing one but there has not been much community interest which leads to no funding towards the development effort.
  3. @asbril I think he has Mobilinc Connect setup. You can't have ISY portal and Mobilinc Connect at the same time. The previous generation of Mobilinc apps didn't require Mobilinc Connect which is why you don't have the issue. You can use Mobilinc Pro, HD, etc with a direct connection and not required to use Mobilinc connect like the new Mobilinc X does.
  4. I had a similar issue where the MSII just stopped periodically. Then it happened on another one. I changed the batteries in both units and the problem has not come back. That was over a week ago....
  5. simplextech replied to snowtech's topic in ISY994
    Ahhhh.... see forum mannerisms... I should be more specific. I wasn't offended that's why I was asking if I should be or not?
  6. simplextech replied to snowtech's topic in ISY994
    The Caseta Standard is very basic but the Caseta Pro bridge brings RA2 telnet integration which is fine until you want to go beyond 50 devices or you want to use anything other than switch/dimmer. I'm really not quite sure "how" to take your statement of "probably better off focusing on lutron especially the Caseta line as it's much more affordable"..... ??? Really that could be taken in a few ways depending on mood.
  7. simplextech replied to snowtech's topic in ISY994
    That's going with Control4 switches/dimmers of their ZigBee implementation? I'm pretty ignorant of Control4 as I don't have a system to muck around with yet...working on it...looking for a system to muck with as I don't want/need to pay the install or monthly fees for a test/dev system.
  8. simplextech replied to snowtech's topic in ISY994
    I'm interested in learning what your choice would be instead of Lutron? Always interested in learning from others
  9. simplextech replied to salex319's topic in ISY994
    Configuration -> Networking -> Network Resources Click the "add" button give it a name. Then click the URL field.
  10. simplextech replied to salex319's topic in ISY994
    Define sending simple Ethernet messages? The network module provides the ability to perform HTTP GET/POST as well as performing direct TCP, UDP and Multicast
  11. simplextech replied to snowtech's topic in ISY994
    Ok so you're using the ISY with RTI... ok. From the way I read it the first posting was you used ISY with Control4 and using the logic within ISY instead of Control4 which made no sense to me So a Lutron -> ISY integration would be of Interest?
  12. simplextech replied to salex319's topic in ISY994
    4 or 8 can be done with the SmartenIt input relay sticking with Insteon. If still supported? Not sure others can chime in. If you want z-wave there's other options available or a full DIY with a Z-Uno
  13. simplextech replied to salex319's topic in ISY994
    How many inputs are you needing?
  14. simplextech replied to snowtech's topic in ISY994
    Doesn't Control4 offer the conditional logic above the RadioRA2 layer? Caseta Pro hub integrates with the same telnet interface. At that point the lights are just another device under Control4. Are you now using Control4 on top of ISY/Insteon then? Are you using the ISY for control logic and not Control4?
  15. Michel, Good to know the cause and solution. I would think HAD would be corrected as that's builtin/provided by UDI? I'll work with eKeyPad to get that corrected on their end.
  16. simplextech replied to snowtech's topic in ISY994
    Exactly! Having lots of choice is good and sometimes bad as then there's the work of ensuring things actually will work together well and not bubble gum and duct tape The issue with too much choice is the cleanup involved from the too much DIY
  17. simplextech replied to snowtech's topic in ISY994
    Individually the lighting control of Lutron is great. Add in the other pieces of home automation and Lutron does not provide all of the pieces. Thermostat? Yes if you have Central A/C if not then you're out of luck I/O Interfaces? Yes with RA2 but not the lower end Caseta Integrated Fan/Light? No. Lutron still does not offer that for RA. Only available with Maestro switch Budget? Have lots of money for a Smart Home... Great!... Lutron it is along with RTI, URC, Control4, etc etc (BTW most C4 gear is ZigBee)... if not? But you still want quality? The area I work with is not a very wealthy area to begin with but there are more middle-class that want Smart Home setups beyond voice control or mobile app to turn a lamp on/off. The flexibility of ISY and other controllers with programming/integration makes a strong combination. The current weak link is user interface... People like to see status and touch things for control especially touchscreens that make it "modern". Now I did not say I was installing Z-Wave for lighting
  18. simplextech replied to snowtech's topic in ISY994
    I'm in contact in eKeyPad and I have an iPad on order (arriving tomorrow). Once I get it and I load up eKeyPad I'll get back to you. My interest is a simple to deploy and use solution that is still powerful with customization options that I can then use with customers. A benefit in the marketing of eKeyPad is the ability to remotely manage and to lock the configuration to prevent tampering of configurations. This is a huge plus for a managed deployment or for rentals in your case where you probably do not want the tenants to change the configuration and break things.
  19. simplextech replied to snowtech's topic in ISY994
    That's the part that takes the longest and requires more artistic talent than I have
  20. simplextech replied to snowtech's topic in ISY994
    That's what it looked like. Funny I looked through their Wiki and there was a 3rd party plugin for HomeSeer 2... old but still funny. I've done the total custom work with HS Touch for HomeSeer before and it's a painful process the same with Home Remote which is easy to work with and free but still the whole from the ground up approach is extremely time consuming.
  21. simplextech replied to snowtech's topic in ISY994
    I went and looked at Command Fusion and it looks very powerful. Just like HS Touch Designer and Home Remote. Powerful, Capable, LOTS OF WORK. Do they have integration modules already for ISY or only their own system and then I would have to build the module for ISY?
  22. simplextech replied to snowtech's topic in ISY994
    Apps are the most useful for those that live on their phone. In my instance I'm looking for a Dashboard Console. I want a tablet system that will be stationary which is why I'm looking at eKeyPad. It's to replace a traditional security keypad setup but with added benefit of having camera feeds and home status right there. This is a small thing that sets things apart and makes the "awe" factor. Now in a few months of use the "awe" factor fades as any "new toy" gets old and it just becomes "normal"... IF and ONLY IF... it works all the time as expected. The challenge has been an "App" that just works and doesn't break on every Android update that gets pushed or the next Alexa Skill or Google update etc.
  23. simplextech replied to snowtech's topic in ISY994
    I think the direction has been set with Mobilinc X which is a redesign of the interface and it looks very nice. For me though I don't want to give up features or trade off features for another set of possible features (ISY Portal vs Mobilinc Connect) and them being completely isolated of one or the other I don't like that. If Mobilinc X provides the same feature capabilities on par with ISY Portal AND THEN SOME... then it becomes worth it. The costs would have to be very similar as well as the Mobilinc X and Agave monthly pricing and then Family pricing... not a big fan of that. I've ordered an iPad to give eKeyPad Pro a full spin and I'll see where I land.
  24. I thought that was just a motion sensor?
  25. Brand? Make/Model?

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