Guy Lavoie

Where are these "hints" defined in a plugin?

I have a Venstar ColorTouch thermostat that's working well. There is a plugin for it too.

I don't think that clearing the java cache is always necessary. I've upgraded several times, and on three different controllers, and I needed to do that only once or twice. Only clear cache if you have problems.

That's the appeal of this plugin for me. It also makes a case for allowing a "minimal" mode where only a trigger is provided, allowing our own program to then do whatever logic we want. Additional baked in functions are nice, as long as their use is optional. I like that. Interesting that you came up with the onOnly function, literally 2 days ago I was reconfiguring a few Insteon motion sensors by adding jumper 4, to have them send On only signals. This is to allow retriggering the on timing in a program as long as there is movement. Having a virtual on only device will allow similar functionality with other types of triggers, nice. So it will produce On control events? I'm asking because I did notice that in the case of virtual switches, they don't produce control events, only status. At least if I switch one from admin console.

Does the Moen Flo have a known communication protocol? Or an alternate way (such as dry contact input) to operate it?

I'd start by factory resetting it and then doing a device restore from Admin Console.

If you want to be able to select the various fan speeds, you'll need to use programs. I have a mini remote that does this. Here is one of my programs: Ceiling ON - [ID 00A3][Parent 0082] If 'Mini Bedroom E-F' is switched On Then Set 'C10 Fanlinc motor' Medium The response delay can be annoying, but you can have any button do any function.

Every single Insteon switch that I installed was first address linked by connecting it to a simple lamp cord with two wire nuts, and plugged in right next to my PC where I use Admin Console. All my ZWave locks were also first addressed here. After that I made my own little test setup for further learning and testing, as pictured below. When I mention my "test lab", this is it. The switches are a dimmer and relay switch. The light bulb socket is hardwired to the input power, and used for trying out smart bulbs (there's a Nanoleaf Matter bulb in it). The wall socket on the right currently has a IOLinc in it, and an old Leviton ZWave lamp module plugged into that. The other socket has the power supply for one of my two test Polisys on the left, with a ZMatter dongle on top in my homemade enclosure. You can also see a keypadlinc in a tabletop enclosure. That's the best way to try things out and commission new stuff!

Just tried 3.1.25. No luck. If you have a chance, do reach out to UDI and see if making it a thermostat device is possible. It certainly would be a useful addition. Thanks!

I'll certainly 3.1.25 a try. I have a test controller that's perfect for this. It would be really great if we could have a virtual device that Alexa could pronounce the numerical value of.

I've mixed both types without any problems. A good use is to put one or more 2476D in a multigang box with a 2477D, to get the benefit of it's dual band capability.

Also, is it part of any scenes? Check that too.

I've only been using the virtual switches up until now. Now for my dumb question: how are the temperature devices meant to be used (as opposed to just a simple variable)? I'm asking about this because I thought that maybe defining a virtual temperature device could allow Alexa to see the device as a thermostat, or something that could report and say the value (temperature or otherwise). This is something that's missing with Alexa: a way to have her say a number from a variable. This could be a temperature, level, percentage, etc. I tried creating a virtual temperature device and then adding it in the portal, but the device types offered don't include temperature or thermostat. I have Venstar thermostats and they do appear as thermostats, so the Alexa device type exists. It would be a great if a virtual device type that Alexa sees as a thermostat could be defined.

If replacing the physical switch still has the problem happening, I think you can pretty well rule out some kind of hardware or noise issue (though never say never...) . Do you have many programs interacting with this particular switch? Have you tried "updating" all references to it by editing each program, re-selecting the switch from the device list, and saving the program?

This discussion brings up a question: will the old 0.1.11 plugin remain available? For those of us who are fine with it and don't feel a need to upgrade?

Well, you get great support by UDI (isy994i is no longer suppoerted), free updates and ever increasing device support (Zwave, Zigbee, Homekit, Alexa, Matter still in beta), an upcoming web based console (eisy-ui), plugins for many popular devices or platforms (Hue, Elk, etc). Essentially, ongoing futureproofing.

To use the eisy with Zwave, you either need the ZMatter dongle, or a Zooz 700 series USB stick (not sure if it's still available). The powerline adapter (2413S or 2413U) is needed if you want to control Insteon or X10 devices. New ones are still available. Most eisy users have Insteon, which is very versatile with scenes, etc. All my own wall switches and things like IOLinc modules are Insteon. I do have Zwave locks, a few appliance modules, and a water shutoff valve. You can probably create an all Zwave setup if you want to. The ZMatter dongle also supports Zigbee. Yes, the programming is still very similar to the ISY994i. Not always sexy, but very functional.

Interesting. It sounds like it could be a Chrome security setting. It gives me the warning, but allows me to continue if I click on "Keep" after getting the "blocked" message. No biggie, but just something that will surely come up as more people try out eisy-ui.

Ok. It actually happens the other way around. Using HTTP is what gives me the insecure download warning. Using HTTPS lets it through, but I get other warnings from Chrome about a possibly unsafe site. You can't win..! It's interesting that contrary to IoX finder, which allows you to load the console either locally from the controller or from the web, the only way is of from the web in eisy-ui.

If you're replying to me...I meant if I'm in eisy-ui and I try to access admin console (top right corner of screen), I get the insecure download warning.

I just tried clicking on admin console, and it said "insecure download blocked". Clicking on "keep" let me continue, with additional warnings.

Wouldn't it be useful to also display the FreeBSD version number? Especially when some upgrades specify a minimum version to upgrade from.

I know, but it still attempts the upgrade. But opening a ticket is just as valid. Let us know how it works out.

Well, have you tried the recovery procedure for the eisy, as explained in here?

It won't reboot by itself, but will pop up a message in admin console, telling you that a reboot is needed. you then need to click on Reboot in the configuration screen. You might need to wait a while (20 minutes or more).