silverton38

Try delete PLM and then start from scratch. That will factory reset the PLM.

I would try the heal you network first. You can find this under tools (first item).

I find if you group devices it helps with the management. If you remove a device then it uses the next node number no matter what. The Scene button might be for a double tap on the switch.

I have experienced only a few times where this happens. The problem is more likely with Google because I have tried remote access and it was successful; when this occurs. I have noticed that it only happens on rare occasions.

The factory reset is recommended and it ensures that you start fresh. The reset is for the z-wave module only and does not affect any insteon stuff.

You may have to factory reset your devices so make sure you have that information on hand.

I have done just this and it took me a few minutes and it was really easy. Make sure you z-wave upgrade and factory reset before you get started. I would also suggest you upgrade to 5.0.14. What devices do you want to use with Z-wave?

Hopefully the Insteon Gods will communicate with their customers and give us an idea of the future?

Insteon has some advantages over Z-wave and Zigbee. I have installed home automation in a lot of homes. If the house is older and the electric boxes are shorter then Insteon is the only solution because their devices are short. I find all of the Z-wave devices are quite fat; fine for new homes but not for old ones. I look at the wireline communications as an add on not the primary form of communication. RF is the best way for the devices to communicate but if there is an RF dead zone then wireline really helps. Today I am mixing my homes with both Z-wave and Insteon because I find that some Z-wave devices just do not match what Insteon can do and that some Insteon devices can not match what Z-wave can do. For example; I find the Keypadlics and single mini remotes work well even if they control is a Z-wave device. Z-wave tends to be very reliable, multi-tap support, fan switches and has more low cost devices. The key here is the ISY994ZW/IR PRO. Even if you think you will do an Insteon only home I would advice the ZW add on because it gives you extra options. Will Insteon survive; I truly hope they do!!!!

The google home app works well on iPhone as well. It is nice to have my NEST and all my lighting in one app. Hopefully the ISY gods will add a module for the Nest thermostat and/or other wifi devices.

It worked great without an IF. I did not know that a program could exist without it. Thank You

What Is in the IF line on the program?

A program requires an IF and a THEN. How can you use a program with the portal and Alexa?

I have been doing this for years. I am a small guy so I do watch my profits and cost of goods so that is why I did a bunch of HUB installs. I am now just sticking with the ISY because I can recover after a failure. Also I can control what the Google Home and Amazon Alexa listen for. That is a big deal in an installation.

LOL

I have a customer that is upset about a hub install that I made a couple years ago. I do not want to put in a new hub so instead I am going to put in the basic ISY. They are not going to let me wait until Black Friday I may buy a few units on Black Friday.

Great feedback. This is for an small office so no upgrade will ever take place. 12 switches only and one motion. I used to do these small installations with the hub but I am fed up with it. Placing my order now.

What is disable battery writes?

I am about to buy an ISY994i (not pro) and I want to use it with portal. Is there any restrictions other then the 256 devices? I am gong to start using this over a buying a hub for small installs (10 switches or less). Sorry if this is a stupid question but I have only ever bought the pro for all my installations (usually they are big).

We should add this to the FAQ. If Google Home stops working with the ISY; reset the device by holding down the mute button and then delete and reinstall the app on your smart phone. Then reinstall everything.

I would agree. Re-install is the answer if you are having an issue with Google.

I have just reinstalled the app (removed it and reinstalled it) and that solved the issue.

I just tried it again with my iPhone 7 and it failed. It let me uninstall it but not reinstall it. I was able to install the ISY again on my iphone 6. I am going to remove the app and install it again. I ddi that twice. It looks like an app issue. I am experimenting now and I will report back.

Just tried used a different iPhone with the same account and I was able to add the ISY??? I hate not knowing why something happened?

I have done a reset of the Google Home unit twice. I have removed all of my ISY Portal "Google Home" devices on the ISY and created just a single new one. This ISY used to work perfectly in the past pretty much when ISY released the Google Home compatibility. I also reset the ISY and non of this helped. The Amazon Echo works on this ISY. The portal works with the ISY. I have installed several of these for customers and this is the first time I have run in to this problem. It is a very early installation so that might be a factor?