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Hello Michel, Appreciate the insight on the above. As of this writing is the Polyglot framework easily adapted and developer friendly to average programmer? I understood last year the Polyglot framework was undergoing more refinement and finalizing. Is that the case or is the current development SDK still in flux or something any vendor can start to use now and not have to worry about major changes in the framework? I ask because several companies have committed to adding node server support. But only if such framework is considered finalized and public ready for development. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Michel, Great written article by you! From a high level couldn't someone say the node model you wrote about is just another *standards* of concept like weave, thread, Apple home kit, etc? [emoji848] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

To be honest I see value in both positions. But in the big picture I would just prefer the hardware was built with higher quality parts to begin with!

Ensure you verify communications is fine after you install the new transformer. The most critical is via the Admin Console where you can see real time status updates. Often times you will be able to see local status just fine. But that same status doesn't reflect what happen locally. Plan to have a Insteon Filter Linc at the ready should this problem arise. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sorry to the OP ~ Another review that had milk pouring out my nose.

LOL . . . Or ~ Reading follow up reviews where the product met all the users needs and desires. Yet, these stupid fools still provided a 1~3 star rating on the product instead of a 5?!?!? I can't imagine being a upstanding vendor who makes a solid product, offers service after the sale, and still gets hammered on reviews in the public!!! As an aside there's one Amazon review which I believe has been going on for five years. Its quite the doozy and for the life of me can't recall what its about. All I know is the guy bought something that had nothing to do with what he needed. Even after asking tons of people who told him to purchase the correct hardware. He ignored everyone and purchased the incorrect hardware and then has the balls to come back to Amazon saying the product didn't suite the use case? That was a real WTF . . .

The unit is RF only so you need to ensure you have a solid dual band Insteon network. Since you have the outlet I am going to assume its the dual outlet which is RF and Powerline. If so ~ Good to go . . .

The link Paul provided offers the steps via the ISY Portal. The steps I provided allows you to install the Admin Panel locally to that computer.

If only money came as easy as ideas in my head!!

Has anyone experienced where the system will begin to announce the incorrect voice NR. Then, catch itself and begin playing the correct NR file? This has been happening for awhile and I have no clue why this is. For what ever reason it seems to be isolated to specific NR's yet other voice announcements never have this apparent overlap when called to duty?

Select Tools -> ISY Web Access

Let's just say I'm a firm believer in comprehensive insurance coverage for the home and automobiles. Leaving three vehicles outside gives the illusion of someone at home while offering force protection. A Bobcat is left inside because it's worth more than two of the other vehicles! Never mind all the other expensive gear inside of the man cave! Besides enjoying a few cold ones in there I actually perform lots of work inside. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've been using the Insteon Open - Close (Trigger Linc) sensor and conducting long term Arctic cold weather testing for almost eight years. The addition of the open - close sensor has enabled me to have a secondary confirmation while offering fail over. This version simply uses a $0.55 cent double swing hinge. Due to magnetic strength of the opposite part you'll notice I affixed a counter weight to ensure no matter how cold it gets *Old Man Gravity* will force the Open - Close sensor down. The second generation like the other member uses a encapsulated tilt sensor. Using this method reduced costs, parts count, and allowed more flexible *Tuned* mounting. Regardless of what anyone says a OEM GDO's have never been items that should be interfaced with 3rd party hardware. Yet we as a community do so ~ Because there is a need and we can. Unlike probably 99% of the population here and around the world I never have to worry about X vs Y opening the largest door in my home. That's because when ever the system is armed the GDO is disconnected and the door is physically locked down with four dead bolt solenoids. No power, no movement . . . 4 points pinned, impossible to lift the door . . . During long term absence bollards are inserted into place which guards against someone trying to ram the door. Considering three cars are parked outside of the main door that makes it near impossible for someone to move three vehicles and breach the garage door.

Very sorry to hear this. On a related tangent if you're interested I've purchased a new RPi audio board in hopes of replicating what many of you have done with the HFB. Please message me if you're interested in a link to the product.

Do you so happen to have another PSU? Also, the test you performed was with out the Hi-Fi Berry attached, correct?

Hello Bill, When you apply power to the Pi does the unit show any indicator lights?

No problem ~ Only caveat is to ensure you use the matching UI / Admin Console. Otherwise you may see odd behavior or unexpected results. Please ensure you clear out the Java cache and select all option box's if you decide to use a older Admin Console.

Understood, could be another time suck.

To be more specific Insteon's dual band system does not operate independently of the RF from the power-line hardware. If there is line noise impacting the insteon hardware the RF portion will not correct / solve that. In the ideal world the hardware should allow a person to cut out the physical power-line signal to the hardware and then allow the RF to be the primary communications. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I agree with the above a metal JB only limits the Insteon RF. Never seen a metal box cause noise issues in the system. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good to know the extension cord worked to prove the hardware was fine. Just repurpose the switch elsewhere in the home. Rock On . . . [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If the device isn't under warranty and you feel compelled to tinker. You can take the switch apart and replace every capacitor in the unit. I've done this to over 15 pieces of hardware from Switch Lincs, KPL, PLM, and Appliance Links. If you're handy with a soldering iron and have time to kill it's a great project to revive and learn on. [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Can you please confirm the ISY Series Controller indicates both Firmware & UI are using the same version. ie. 4.X.X Also, if you have a old extension cord you can sacrifice try to wire it up and then plug it into the same outlet as the 2413S PLM and report back success vs failure.

If you purchased directly from Smarthome and did so under your registered account. The system will indicate every purchase you made with them.

If and when you remove that old switch could you humor me by connecting it to a old extension cord and plug it into the same outlet as the 2413S PLM? Please ensure you hard reset the switch at least two times before you try to add it back to the ISY. Lastly, please do check if the hardware is still covered by the 2 year warranty ~ You never know! ☝️ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk