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Also the most common reason the short cut may disappear, or not work, is when you upgrade the firmware and follow the process of clearing out the Java cache. That normally deletes the finder from the desktop but in the same vain the last step is to start / invoke the new one so it can pop up and insert it on to the desktop again. Another thing is if you set up both WiFi and Ethernet on the Polyisy this may cause you to not be able to connect to one another. I noticed some odd behavior where the WiFi I defined would not always show up and the system would simply display *Available* networks opposed to the one that was selected. When I tabbed over through the Polyisy system and back to the network tab it would show eventually. If you have both connections active it will cost you nothing to disable the WiFi and see what happens.

Hi Larry, I can't say the heart beat is seeing a off per say as the logs and event view haven't been reviewed. But, do know my daily status emails continue to show leak sensors either staying at 0 meaning the ISY Series Controller was rebooted. Or the expected status number of 1 that heart beat was received within the 25+ hours isn't happening. Many times the status of 2 is seen which means the heart beat has exceeded the 25+ hour threshold whether it be from me rebooting the controller and missed that window. But, in this case the controller has not been rebooted and a value of 2 (missed heart beat) is still being sent in. I'll have to pull all of the sensors from their various places and check if the batteries are still good. It's been a long time since I checked any of them and probably shouldn't expect to see the advertised 10 year run time Smarthome indicates. I'll circle back as to what I find and perhaps might push forward in using that modified leak sensor Rabbit and others have improved upon.

Has anyone seen their leak sensors (monitoring program) constantly reset back to zero along with the heart beat never switching to 1 as being received?!? This seems related to the open / close sensor others are talking about. I haven’t upgraded to the © firmware given the feedback here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You may consider trying older versions of office to see if this is compatibility issue. Coming from Office XP, 2007, 2013, 2016 will give you odd problems. You can also use just the viewers to see if there are differences. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I did exactly what you’re doing using standard Insteon hardware. The system is tied to various HVAC systems to promote active vs passive heating & cooling. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Keep in mind a blinking error / memory LED could reflect a bad Micro SD card. Hope you made a current back up!

I've seen this a few times in the past and most recently when upgrading to 5.0.16B. I simply kept hitting the update NTP and rebooting until it stuck. This assumes there are no network / ISP related issues at hand. I wouldn't worry about it right now and you can always use the sync with P.C. if there is a large drift. The ISY Series Controller has a RTC on board so the time drift should be very little until the NTP is able to connect and update.

Did you reboot the ISY Series Controller afterwards?

Just hit update and reboot the ISY Series Controller . . .

I had a few moments tonight to check on this question. I can confirm exporting the NR database is possible! [emoji106] All of the NR’s are represented as individual REC files which can be opened / edited with Note Pad ++. [emoji869] In the big picture this is fine when there are one offs. This however, is extremely tedious and painful when one needs to see all the NR’s in a single pane view. [emoji1785][emoji2955] As noted early on having dozens of corrupted NR’s in the system. And not having the ability to edit multiple lines at once cost me hours of identification, corrections, and hair pulling! [emoji2959] Perhaps this could be a feature request for the next generation Polyisy?!? On a related question is there a direct method to track, declare, and associate a bad program / NR to a variable?!? As I would like to create an email alert coupled to a voice announcement via Julie U.S. The system currently has the ability to visually declare a yellow coloured program fault. So, if the team can build upon that by exposing NR’s through variables substitution that would be very helpful. [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Tools -> Generate Topology: This will give you the entire listing of the hardware the system has on hand. Specifically, it will call out the name, Insteon ID, Location, Type. If you have never used the *Notes* feature start now! I use this specifically to document when a piece of hardware was replaced or failed and the reason for. Or if I start to see odd behavior this area allows me track it for historic recall. I also use it to track when I replaced any batteries in the network. To use the notes right mouse click on any piece of hardware in the device tree and scroll down to *Notes*. This will open a new window where you simply enter what ever your heart desires.

I will check this out upon my return from work. You Rock & Know It!

Hello All, I don't recall if this question has ever been asked so will do so here. Is there a direct method to export the network resource file and edit the entries and than reload them back to the system. I had a Micro SD card corruption and found dozens of NR's which were completely broken and had junk data. In some cases a simple save process allowed the NR to be restored to working order. Whereas others the system will not allow any edits or changes to the NR. The only recourse is to delete the old NR and recreate it from scratch. With hundreds of NR's in my system this is extremely time consuming and there must be a easier method to save the NR to a note pad / excel and make edits?!?

Awesome!

If you have the pro version of the 994 Series Controller a huge time saver is to disable all battery writes. Doing so will allow you to update a single device when you're ready opposed to letting the system endlessly write / rewrite which extends the time to restore / swap a device. Keep in mind my reply is specifically calling out the scenario when you need to write to a large amount of battery operated devices. Another method is to use the automated process of using a control / heart beat condition to push the changes to those end devices. This process does not work consistently on all Insteon hardware but when it does it is surely a great time saver!

A few things to consider as these can be a signs: - Load: The bulb in use (CFL, LED, Florescent) may be absorbing / injecting noise on the line - Hardware: One of the first of many signs of a failing switch are buzzing, flicker, or failure to turn on-off a load or react on a timely fashion. - Programming: Another sign of a failing switch is it takes longer or simply won't accept new changes in the EEPROM.

If I didn't answer your question how did I pose the question?!?! Every year someone comes along to a site like this one and they literally spew out the same fanciful question about how does one achieve this with that. The resounding answer is first why on Gods green Earth would you use something that was never designed, built, or certified to do so?? You know that large rock in my back yard it could probably hammer a nail pretty good. But you know what some real smart guy made a tool called a hammer. In the same vain I have pointed out some of the most basic things about a security system and what it offers. Yet, your reply is I will call 911 . . . A 80 lbs soaking wet boy could breach your home in under 60 seconds and take his wet shoe and slap you over the head before you ever got out of bed or picked up the phone! I want you to take a few moments to read what my title states as my past profession. What does it say??? You probably won't fully understand what it means so I will spell it out for you . . . I spent more than 25 years in the security business helping the Government, military, police, hospital, fortune 100 Enterprise in their force protection elements. Your soul focus here is trying to use a home automation system and hardware from a company that focuses on lights to help secure your home??? There are four rings of security and the first portion is to identify your RISK(s) What kind of risks are you, family, home under threat of?? You don't know because you haven't taken the time to review any of the crime stats in your area / region. With respect to force protection you have secured the home physically how??? You haven't . . . But, you believe making a few programs with logic which ties to a lighting system is going to offer you some measure of security?? When was the last time you cycled the GFI breakers / outlets in your home?? I'll wager never because I know how complacent people are. When was the last time you pressed the test button on the smoke alarm and changed out the battery?? You have what grade lock set securing the front, back, side doors?? You have fortified the door jambs, door hinges, jack studs, king studs how?? Do you have a huge front door with nothing but plated windows and side lights?? When was the last time you stood outside counting cars on your street and viewing your home as to what could be seen threw the windows at night?? You haven't done any basic research about security and believe you're capable of reacting to a home invasion, smash & grab, or God forbid a fire??? Please take a few moments to unplug and ask a professional to come down to do a risk assessment and inquire how best to fortify your home *Physically* before entertaining bells and whistles which offer nothing to stop that 80 lbs soaking wet boy from kicking down your paper door.

The right tool would be a purpose built, certified, compliant, and field proven security system which is monitored by a CS. Neither Insteon, ISY Series Controller, have been designed, built, or certified to offer life and safety protection. Even the cheapest tier one alarm system offers more reliability & security which meets the insurance companies standards. Which also offer a discount on your annual insurance policy which helps the long term finance. When you're asleep or away who is coming to your aid or going to render assistance when you can't?!?

You believe Insteon is capable of offering you and the family the same level of security and protection over a purpose built system??

Humbly, invest in a real alarm system which is monitored by a reliable and trust worthy 5 diamond Central Station (CS). The only thing you achieve by this DYI is the ability to say you did it!. The most irreplaceable things like your family and pets which can't be replaced should not be protected by hardware not intended for such a task.

You have two choices which are: - Upgrade the firmware to match the UI. - Download the matching 4.7.3 UI.

Given, the big three are involved and they have each spear headed ease of use and integration it's safe that is one of the main pillars.

I'm all for standards to help unify and insure compatibility for the general public. Given ZigBee is one of the contributors perhaps this will finally get ZigBee 3.0 out!

- Default Mail: Do not use the default mail service that goes through UDI. Use your own throw away account for the ISY Series Controller. - From: If you're using G-Mail insure you have a valid from otherwise mail will be dropped or not sent. - WiKi: https://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY994:Configure_Mail_Server_Settings - Logs: https://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY-99i/ISY-26_INSTEON:Errors_And_Error_Messages#SMTP_Errors

I'm not too clear as to what this group is going to propose with respect to a *Standard*?? It won't change or help any existing protocols currently on the market such as Insteon, Z-Wave, ZigBee.