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There's a hack on youtube for soldering in a jack (one brief shot on muted video.) I've heard Amazon might possibly enable bluetooth out. Jon...

As Stu pointed out, once the module is properly installed in ISY you won't see the Mobilinc Connect portal. You might try rebooting ISY to see if that makes a difference. Jon...

Around 33 minutes in I think he makes his point "Insteon has paired up with Nest, Google and other big partners to be the baseband communication between that and other devices in your house." Insinuating this weak link could be used to exploit anything else connected with it. That issue is what I think needs to be explored and demonstrated. Jon...

Its sounds to me as though you haven't completed step 2. in the "ISY Portal Post Installation Configuration." >>Log into Portal, click on the Add ISY button and copy/paste the UUID from your invoice or order notification (then go onto step 3 Once properly installed and configured you will no longer see Portal Integration for Mobilinc Connect. If all else fails you can open a ticket with UDI and they'll straighten it out for you. Jon...

I've forgotten the exact series of events but after purchasing you'll receive an email that you need to acknowledge. I believe then you log into the portal and assign your uuid for the isy. Then check your UI > manage modules > portal. If you don't receive an email verification after purchase check your spam folder or contact UDI. Here's the installation procedure for the portal... Installation Instructions Installing a module is very simple: - Login to the Admin Console or the Dashboard - Click on Help | Manage Modules menu item - You will be prompted to install your purchased module. Please click the Yes button. In case of error, please see Trouble Shooting - ISY will reboot and your module is ready to be used! - Note:If you have installed ISY Portal Module (21075) Please continue to ISY Portal Configuration ISY Portal Post Installation Configuration There are three steps for having ISY communicate through ISY Portal 1. Creating an account on ISY Portal if one does not exist (click on the Create new account link). If one already exists, simply login 2. Registering ISY with your account in ISY Portal using ISY’s UUID (Help | About – also included in your invoice). To do this click on the Add ISY button and copy/paste the UUID from your invoice or order notification 3. Giving permission to ISY to communicate with ISY Portal a. Login to the Admin Console b. Click Configuration | Portals tab c. You will see a request for access from your account in ISY Portal d. Approve it e. You are done! Trouble Shooting The most likely error is ISY not being able to contact the server to update the installation record. If you have configured ISY with a static IP address, please consider - Reverting to DHCP, Or - Use 8.8.4.4 for the DNS server Jon...

Don't get discouraged because it will get much better. For now you might avoid using light or lamp in the spoken field and limit to one word. Jon...

I think Alexa has a standard vocabulary in that the spoken word "lamp" will be recognized and translated into textual content "lamp" which then gets applied to the skill. It seems the problem at this time is how the skill is using the the device name and/or spoken field to define the device e.g., fireplace lamplinc = node xx.xx.xx Jon...

I'm sure you could create a web page that would display any node value. There are resources for REST and substitution variables. Jon...

What's the purpose for a read only interface? Jon...

This is new to me? I don't know of any interface with ISY that doesn't allow change i.e., Mobilinc, HAD, UD Ajax. Jon...

4.4.1 is actually the latest firmware release and although it's a beta version I believe it's considered to be stable (I'm using 5.0.2 and it doesn't have the font fix.) You can download it here and be sure to follow instructions. making a habit of occasional backups my be helpful in the future. Jon..

First thing you should do is clear your Java Cache then download a fresh copy of the UI. The UI needs to be the same version as the firmware. Jon...

The next update to the skill will offer much better recognition I suspect. That said... there's a thread where you can drop suggestions for words to be added.. Jon...

I'm not going to pretend to know anything about it but you might have a look at Jasper. Right now I understand it's resource intensive and slow but these things are "under development." There are also schemes for connecting whole house omni-directional microphones to Rpi. Jon...

They carry all type of spooled wire sold by the foot. I purchased thermostat wire years ago from them but they don't offer "by the foot" via the internet. Jon..

The portal offers a secure connection to the outside world without the need for certificates or DDNS. Also provides integration with certain devices such as Amazon Echo. Jon...

True, but all this still in infancy. As demand increases so does the resource to improve and refine. HA voice control has clear benefits and I believe the effort to provide this feature is becoming more of a focus with manufacturers. Jon...

I really see Echo as a fleeting fad that will soon be supplanted by localized voice control. Echo is tied to the cloud which has obvious disadvantages in latency, security and reliability. It's fun playing with though and I believe the Portal has real value in that it eliminates the need for certificates, DDNS server and all that goes along with it. Jon...

Write a second program... if "keypad off" is off then disable program #1, wait 2 minutes, enable program #1 Jon...

A couple images of the portal showing options... Jon...

The universal portal login is https://my.isy.io and from there you have a secure login and can access UD Ajax, HAD or the admin console. Jon...

Try assigning a spoken phrase (one or two word) for each device (right click device in UI and select notes) then have Alexa refresh. address Alexas: Alexa, tell izzy TO... Jon...

I think you need to re-install Mobilinc. Follow the directions Michel gave me and be sure to stop services before uninstalling. 1. Uninstall MobiLinc Pro (stop services before you do) Settings > More > Application Manager > tap Mobilinc and force stop 2. Reboot your phone 3. Install MobiLinc Pro 4. Retry Jon...

Add to the spoken field in notes a one or two word description for each device you want added (right click device in UI) I've found including words like light or lamp won't work for the spoken field. The skill will be updated in the near future improving the ability to define. Ask Alexa... Alexa, ask Issy to refresh Address Alexa.. Alexa, tell Issy to turn on (your spoken phrase) Jon...

If you go into Lighting Controller Settings and "Tap to Sync with ISY" what happens? Jon...