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I was more curious about why the log shows a query for the GDO I/O Linc: Overhead garage door-Relay Status Query Fri 2016/01/08 02:57:16 AM Program Log

I agree and the next step is to really eye ball to make sure this device is indeed NOT part of this scene at all. Is it fair to say this never happen before and this program has been active for awhile and no previous issues have been seen?

Next step is to do a visual confirmation the wires leading into the various I/O ports are properly seated and no bare wire is present. I've seen lots of installs where the bare wire was too long and some random movement caused the two adjacent wires to connect and initiate a random open / close. Don't rely on simply looking at it plugged in, wiggle the wire and see. If nothing happens unplug it and really look and pull on the wires to make sure all of them are seated and tighten down.

Go to the node in the Admin Console and select options. If its checked then yes its enabled if not at least we removed one area from concern.

Do you have trigger reverse enabled in the I/O Link?

I am not sure whether or not you're on 4.4.2 Beta firmware but it should be noted this release resolves the iMeter Solo's reset button not functioning. I would suggest you upgrade to this level of firmware and report back success / failure. You should probably hard reset the device prior to adding it back to the 994 Series Controller. Ensure you clear the Java Cache and select all option box's and down load the correct Admin Console for 4.4.2. Verify via the Help -> About that both UI / Firmware indicate the same.

Hello Mike, I believe you're in the wrong thread as this one is about the HUB II, ECHO, ISY Integration. If you're using UDI's Portal Services to connect your Amazon Echo. I think this reference thread will offer more insight and given you the opportunity to call out any unique words or phrases: http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/17632-device-list/

Can you elaborate as to what isn't working?!?

Hello Peter, If this device is like many other Insteon products should you feel so inclined perhaps try and replace a few of the capacitors with in the unit. A few $0.50 parts may very well restore the device if not send it my way.

I posed this exact same question in one of the beta firmware releases and going off memory it was in 4.4.1. Essentially there are two types of queries which I never knew existed until I had this problem. The 3:00 AM Query (I am generalizing here) say for example checks for three things. Where as a manual query initiated by the user checks for say five things. Again, I am offering an example of what I was told and the value I indicated should not be used as a reference. But, simply as an example that there are two distinct queries in the system. So that goes back to your question a 3:00 AM Query will not in fact reset a low battery node from on to off. I know this because I've watched and documented this for more than four years. The only time the low battery node will go away completely is from a reboot or loss of power etc. This is why there are so many people asking *How do I reset the low battery node* in this forum. Clear as mud?

Larry, A 3:00 AM Query will not in fact reset a low battery node state . . .

For the record, your not bothering anyone as this is helping lots of other people down the line later . . . The code addition I added there simply repeats the e-mail message that you crafted that a motion sensor is in a low battery state. You can change that repeat value to what ever suites your personal needs. I wanted to call it out and add it in there as I recall you wanted to be reminded just in case you were not in range of cell or the e-mail got dropped etc. Having the 994 Series Controller do that hard lifting for you and repeat that condition seems to me like a good fail over, no?

Yes, but you could simply add this extra line to obtain what you had asked for before. If Status 'Outdoors / Front Door Motion-Low Bat' is On Then Repeat Every 12 hours Send Notification to 'Kent Txt' content 'Low Battery'

I believe if cost is an issue and you're mechanically inclined and have all the proper tools than the repair is a good first step. If however you wish to take your chances on another piece of hardware that has another 2 year warranty. That is a personal financial choice you need to decide on your own. Keep us in the loop regardless . . .

Is it safe to say you're talking about waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back in the day? Because if that is the case way back in the day X-10 did in fact offer the public on a very modest price point incredible power and was the first iteration of HA. I can't honestly say throwing rocks at the company who probably single handily created HA for all of us could be considered a failure. Now, if you most recently bought X-10 in 2010 onward. Well, that's on you! Ha . . .

I believe a little clarification needs to be called out for anyone else just starting to read and use Insteon products. Some people like Larry / Stu have various firmware and hardware motion sensors that apparently does not show or lock the low battery node to a on state. Where as others like LeeG and myself do . . . Regardless of what you see in the Admin Console like others have stated above. So long as you have a e-mail program set up to send you an alert you will know this condition does exist. Now, as stated above by Larry some use variables to keep a more accurate count and state of the low battery status / condition. Whereas others simply want to be notified of that fact. Everyone should just determine their use case and needs and move forward with the implementation of their preferred choice.

To your question about the battery low on status. Once you change the battery you need only right click on that low battery node and select query. That will return the on status to a off state. I am unsure why a low battery on would not be present in the admin console unless something was toggling it off or the system was rebooted which than causes all the nodes to show a blank state just something to consider. [emoji4] Ideals are peaceful - History is violent

LMAO . . .

LOL, no argument.

Well said and I agree with most of the points as they are indeed based on real world facts and behaviors. In the future I should really try to temper my replies as I know many who read my writing have no clue who I am or what my back ground was. The key thing I believe people have to take away is use common sense . . . More people have been harmed and died due to the lack of common sense or the ability to get out of wet paper bag. Life is absolutely about balance, risk vs reward, costs and ROI. When I read thousands of forum posts about people who say *Hey I got this great alarm system, lock, widget* now I am safe! Really?!??! You weren't safe before and now some noise maker is going to magically offer you force protection? The opposite is true to the security nut or those who arm themselves where ever they go. I have lots of family and friends who live in the United States and some of them are truly off their rocker . . . If you believe you need to carry a fire arm into Walmart because you fear you will be attacked you really need to consider where you live. When I am sitting on the bleachers with my cousins in Texas watching a kids baseball game and all of them are strapped wearing a 9 mm I have to take pause and wonder. Why do you live here if you fear for your life and need to have a gun strapped to your side? As we both agree its easy to go into any extreme and freely admit I have fallen into this trap before. But that is why its called experience and knowledge as you get wiser you understand things need to be done in moderation. Its safe to say that is essentially what life is all about . . . Back on topic: I am looking forward to see what advancements are on the horizon for the smart glass. Thus far nothing has come out of this technology which was published three years ago. Like you I see so many flash in the pan fads that on the surface had legs but for what ever reason simply did not take off or have the backing of others. USB Type C is starting to gain traction and that is good to see so long as people don't start to follow the iSheep method. Because Apple has been well known to champion the latest and greatest technology but do so in a manner that does nothing beneficial to the end user besides lighten their wallets. I am so eager to see if anyone will in fact make memory cheaper and more reliable for the masses. Given in 2016 we have literally broken every barrier with respect to efficiency and being able to make things smaller. It never ceases to amaze me to see key items that simply don't go down in price. I suppose this is very much like gas where its simply being regulated and back door deals are present which many of these companies have been found out and fined by various agencies. Lastly, I would like to see a concerted effort on free air charging which not surprisingly Apple is hard at work in this area. The current free air charging distance is in excess of 25 feet. The only down side is its not possible to offer this sort of technology that won't cause massive interference in a home. Perhaps they will figure it out by 2020 . . .

Could you provide a real world example of how other systems operate using the IF, THEN, ELSE? I'm having a hard time envisioning what parameters would be drastically different. Perhaps most of us have been using the ISY too long and its just natural?

But is the value correct and simply indicating a negative value? Meaning if that light bulb is 100 watts the system is displaying -100 watts, correct?

Hello Jeff, The Admin Console will only show if a status change, or if the device trips or you press the set button manually. Also, if you have not created the heart beat tracking program from Belias please do so. As its one of the most powerful programs out there that offers great insight and e-mail notifications of the status of the leak sensor or any device that has the heart beat node feature.

No, but you can press the set button if you simply wish to see some kind of status like on/off/heartbeat.

I am sure people can come up with 999999999999999 reasons why a smart lock works for them. I get it trust me but it doesn't sway me in the least regardless of all the bells and whistles someone throws my way. I have yet to see one smart lock operate in the cold north at all. I'm not even talking about -45'C weather we are talking about everyday common -20'C. None of these locks will operate at these temperatures and Schlag, Kwickset, it doesn't matter what brand you call out. None of them will operate very long in sub zero temperatures which has been well documented by all the major vendors. I can't see that being very helpful to the average guy who like Jon said has to carry a key anyways just in case. Anyone who has ever taken even a small amount of surfing can attest how laughable some of these smart locks from companies like Kwickset with their magical rekey method is easily defeated and broken into. People should not confuse what is involved in a grade 1 lock set which has absolutely nothing to do with it actually operating. Read what I just said and say that one more time aloud. A grade 1 residential rating has no baring on how the lock operates simply that is passes impact tests based on various standards. What good is a lock set that isn't usable or reliable in all weather conditions or can be circumvented when a high charge is presented? If anyone is curious what will happen to a smart lock of almost any variety on the market take a 12 volt car battery and put jumper cables to the lock and see what happens. LOL . . . You may be surprised what position the lock will be when it goes poof!