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Thanks all for the information. This is definitely what I was looking for. For the garage door, I will need to open up Internet access in order to close the garage door when I am not home. I also was hoping to add a camera in the garage that is pointed at the garage door so I can visually confirm the door is closed. What have you found is the best way to configure the ISY for Internet access with the best level of security. Thanks again! Ed

Hi all, I am in the need to set up my ISY to notify me by text message if it detects smoke or CO2 or a water leak. In addition, I would like it to also notify me by text if the garage door is left open, or I can check the status of the garage door via my iPhone and close the garage door remotely, I am only concerned to close the door, I prefer to not have the option to open it to provide a level of security. I was thinking of adding a camera positioned in the garage to help with seeing if the garage door was left open. I do have MobilLinc installed on the iPhone. I see the necessary parts at SmartHome, but wanted to get anyone's input on the best way to set this up. Thanks in advance for any advice. Ed

Excellent point; I will implement the wait command/

Ahh - now I see how this works. Good thing is that the device is plugged into an outdoor ApplianceLinc so it is a far chance that someone would turn of the device; only thing would be a power outage. Thanks so much! Ed

Hi all, I currently have a program that will turn a device on at sunset and then wait four hours before turning them off. What I would like to do is to have the device to turn on at sunset and then off at a specific time. This sounds to me like a nested IF statement or an IF statement within the ELSE statement but I can't seem to determine how to add it. Any thoughts on the best way to accomplish this or do I need to call another program for the Off? Thanks for any help. Ed

Excellent! Thanks for the help on that. Ed

Hi all, I have the following program which the thought is to have the device come on at sunset, wait four hours and then cut off. While the device will come on at sunset, it refuses to turn off after four hours. If Status 'Front Entry (Outdoor)' is Responding And Time is Sunset And Status 'Front Entry (Outdoor)' is Off Then Set 'Front Entry (Outdoor)' On Wait 4 hours Set 'Front Entry (Outdoor)' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Is the above correct or am I missing something? Thanks for any help. Ed

Yep. My primary goal is status and control of lights and status of garage door. I don't plan on wanting to open and close the garage door via the Internet; that would be a security nightmare. I just have caught myself so many times wondering if I closed the door as I am halfway to work. Ed

Michel, Thanks for the reply. Are the self signed certificates something I create or is it available here? Also, is HTTPS established at the ISY level? Thanks for the help and patience. I know enough about networking to get around and am cautious. Ed

Nuts, looks like I wasn't able to post the program using the tags. What is the best way to post a program?

Hi all, I am trying to create a program that will turn off lights that are accidentally left on. For example, every morning I take my dog out at 6:15a and turn on the back floods. There are times I forget to turn off the floods and as a result they are left on unnecessarily all day. What I have now is the following. This is my first attempt to posting a program that has been exported out. Hope I do it right. <?xml version="1.0" ?><triggers><d2d><trigger><id>30</id><name>Back Floods Sunrise Off</name><parent>1</parent><if><and /><device><status /><node>A B1 10 4</node><op>=</op><control>ERR</control><action>0</action></device><and /><device><status /><node>A B1 10 4</node><op>=</op><control>ST</control><action>255</action></device><and /><schedule><from><sunrise>1800</sunrise></from><to><sunset>-1800</sunset></to></schedule></if><then><device><group>27818</group><control>DOF</control><action>0</action></device></then><else></else><comment></comment></trigger></d2d></triggers> Basically I have it to turn the lights off if they are on and the time is 30 minutes after sunrise and less than 30 minutes from sunset. Also, this is a scene that is assigned to a button on a KeyPadLinc and it doesn't seem to update the status light on the button when it is turned off. Any ideas if this would work? Thanks, Ed

Eric, Excellent, thanks for the information. Seems to be working now! Coming from a SmartLinc, I am still getting used to how much easier the ISY is. Wished I had of gotten one years ago. Thanks again, Ed

Hi all, I have several three-way light configurations that are using SwitchLincs. For one, I added the two SwitchLincs via the ISY and took the default to erase any links. I then created a scene and dragged both SwitchLinc devices to the scene and selected both to be a Controller. All works well, except the status lights between the two seem to be wrong. When the one is pressed and the light is set to 20%, the status lights shoot to the top level and doesn't seem to indicate the ramp up time either. What additional setting am I doing incorrectly? Thanks, Ed

Thanks, I guess I need to work on establishing some type of VPN or adding layers to make it as difficult as possible to get to the network.

Hi all, I recently added an ISY to my network and am looking to set it up so I can access it via the internet. Before starting flipping switches and potentially opening up a security hole into my network, I wanted to see what is best and most secure method to set it up for internet access. My wireless access point for my WiFi is a UVerse Residential Gateway (Xwire). I am on Mac Yosemite with iOS 5s. Ideally I would like to access my system via the internet either through the iPhone or a Web Browser to check status of lights and control lights and devices. Thanks for any suggestions or recommendations. Ed

Just a follow up and let everyone know that a while back I pulled the trigger on an ISY and couldn't be happier with the product and the support is great! With a quick outline from Steve at Universal I was able to get the system connected and had my first program created, and working, in about ten minutes. Yep, Michel is right that Support is there if I ever need help - they were great at getting me going. I just wished I had of bought the ISY back years ago instead of the SmartLinc. Thanks all!

I second that!!!

Hi all, A while back I purchased an ISY to replace my Insteon SmartLinc. As the ISY is more capable than the SmartLinc is I can say I was a bit intimidated, So, I submitted a Support ticket to Universal asking if they could point me to some resources to getting started along with setting up timed events (my initial use of the device). I expected to receive an email with some links to information but instead I received a call from Steve at Universal and unfortunately I wasn't home to receive the call. He left a message with detailed instructions on how to set up the device, add devices, and set up timed events along with his email, and contact information. In ten minutes I had my first program created, and working! If only more companies had the same quality level of Support. Keep up the good work and I have shared my experience with all I talk to! I am so happy I got the ISY; just wished I had of purchased that years ago instead of the SmartLinc. Ed

Thanks, I assume if I wanted the lights to go on and off through the next morning I could do something like this: If From 7:30:00PM To 3:00:00AM (next day) Then Set 'Bonus Room' On Wait 1 hour and 30 minutes (Random) Set 'Bonus Room' Off Wait 30 minutes (Random) Set 'Bonus Room' On Wait 2 hours and 30 minutes (Random) Set 'Bonus Room' Off Else Set 'Bonus Room' Off Thanks, I may be getting the idea on this. Ed

Wow, this is all awesome and will give these a go. I have upgraded from a SmartLinc that had some limitations in this regard; Had to have a scene for each on and another for the off. Aside from the SmartLinc starting to die on me, I wanted to get something that would keep it simple not to mention give a lot of flexibility and the ISY sure will do that! Oh and hi Stu - I have corresponded with you on the Insteon Forum at SmartHome and you have always been very helpful. Thanks all! Ed

Thanks for the quick reply. Oh yes, I have seen some programs that are quite extensive. This definitely is something I am looking for. Let's say that I wanted it to cut off at a specific time, wait and then turn on at a specific time and then turn off at a specific time. I know this wasn't what I was originally looking for, but curiosity has gotten to me. Thanks again, Ed

Hi all, I just picked up an ISY so I am a newbie and while I have been able to program a schedule I was wondering what would be the best way to do something like this: Turn on a specific light at a specific time, have it stay on for a specific amount of time then cut off. Then after a certain amount of hours turn on and then after a certain amount of hours turn on. This is for lights when I am away to make it lived in. Thanks for any help or resources that you could point me to to help with things like this. Ed

Thank you everyone for your replies. I do like that the devices are added to ISY and then to scenes and comforted that EricK indicated that basic scenes and timers are not difficult. I will probably pull the trigger on an ISY so be fair warned; I will probably have some questions. The little I have browsed the forum has proved so far to have a lot of information; and YouTube videos have also been helpful. Thanks! Ed

Hi all, I am coming from a SmartLinc and am looking at getting an ISY but am wondering how difficult it is to program. Currently I am using my SmartLinc for timed events to turn on and off lights and control them from an iPhone. I also would like to control and check status from outside my network when not at home along with receiving notifications when an event occurs. I am used to the SmartLinc and not sure that I want to get the Insteon Hub as it relies on the cloud for these things. Plus the ISY is more powerful from what I have read. My platform is Macintosh with iPhones. Thanks for any help. Ed

Hi all, I am coming from a SmartLinc and am looking at getting an ISY but am wondering how difficult it is to program. Currently I am using my SmartLinc for timed events to turn on and off lights and control them from an iPhone. I also would like to control and check status from outside my network when not at home along with receiving notifications when an event occurs. I am used to the SmartLinc and not sure that I want to get the Insteon Hub as it relies on the cloud for these things. Plus the ISY is more powerful from what I have read. My platform is Macintosh with iPhones. Thanks for any help. Ed