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I am hoping to have setbacks and heat/cool settings controlled from a single point, so that the heat pumps provide the heat (more efficiently) but the gas fired hydronic zones are triggered if the heat pump isn't keeping up. I know that can be done with 2 separate control systems, but it would be nice to run it from a single controller, to avoid unforeseen conflicts between the controllers. What I have read so far suggests that I might have to resort to the Alexa routine based model, but I have so far avoided having my home control systems being internet based.

I am in the process of adding Mini Split heat pumps which are Alexa controllable. My current hydronic heating system has 5 insteon thermostats controlled by my ISY994i. I can find discussions about using alexa to control insteon devices through ISY, but nothing about doing the reverse. Is it possible, and, if so, could someone please direct me to the resources? I have installed and activated ISY Portal and explored, but still not sure if I am heading in the right direction.