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I'm using the Insteon garage door controller to control my gate. I currently have to ask google to "turn on the gate" to get it to open. Is there a way add something or change that so i can ask google to "open the gate"? Thanks.

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I've got 2 normal wall switches currently installed, one for the ceiling fan light and the other for the ceiling fan. They are wired together(in series or daisy chained?), and then there is an additional wire that I'm guessing goes to the fan. I thought I could just use a Switchlinc switch for the light and another Switchlinc Dimmer for the fan. I would be fine with using 2 Switchlincs, I don't need to use the dimmer(don't need fan speed control). I just want to turn the lights and the fan on using 2 different switches. Can I use what I have or do I need a special switch? Do I have to use a Fanlinc or something similar if I don't need speed control? If I can use 2 Switchlincs, does anyone have wiring instructions?

If you have a 3 way switch scene for lights, is there anyway to control that light using google home?

Decided to start fresh today and everything looks good. When I first added the lock, only 1 node showed up, after the status changed on the lock, the other node appeared in the admin application. Based on the other forum thread above, it looks like that extra node is not really necessary but I labeled "sensor" anyway. Thanks for all the help and suggestions. Here's a screenshot of all devices added:

yes, to all of the above questions

Ok, updated firmware to 5.0.16C. Removed all Zwave devices and reset the zwave dongle on the ISY. Added back the repeaters and the locks. Locks only have 1 node(basically same as before firmware update) and now I have a repeater that thinks he is a lock (see screenshot). I've tried removing everything and resetting the dongle multiple times. I think I'm done for the night.

So now I have a dumb firmware upgrade question and didn't wan't to start another thread. When I download and unzip the firmware, what do I select? During the manual firmware upgrade process, I tried selecting the zip, then I tried selecting the root folder, then I tried a few of the internal folders. Sorry for the stupid question, but how do I update the firmware? I read through the firmware instructions, they don't mention the zip or what folder or file to select. I've upgraded firmware before and don't remember having any trouble.

@tmorse305 Yes, I installed the magnet and went through the calibration process in the August App. I assumed that the "Locked" status shown in my screenshot was coming from that info. When I manually turn the lock, the status in the Admin panel updates immediately. Am I missing a node or is everything now combined? My ISY firmware is v4.7.5. Do you see the "Locked" status in your lock node and have another node that also shows locked?

When I added it, only one device/node showed up with battery and lock status displayed on the main screen, see attached screenshot. @dxdc, sorry, I don't know how to reference your topic, but feel free to do it now.

Hi, We've been switching over from Alexa to Google Home this weekend and everything has been going well until we got to scenes. When I add a scene in the ISY portal to google home, it does not show up in the google home app. If I change the "google home category" in the portal from scene to switch or light, it will show up in the google home app, but does not respond. What am I missing? Thanks.

All fixed, here's the steps I took to resolve the issue: Purchased an additional Aoetec Repeater bringing my total to 3 repeaters Removed all Zwave devices from the Zwave network Factory reset on ISY Zwave dongle Added back the Aeotec Repeaters Ran Zwave heal Added the Austin lock that was close to the ISY(this is the one that worked fine) Removed the other Austin lock that had been giving me trouble and moved it 1ft from the ISY and added it with no problems Ran the Zwave heal two times Everything is working great now. I had the event viewer open during the entire process and had no errors. Thanks for all the help!

I restarted the ISY and now the Zwave dongle is back. Performed another heal. I think I need to figure out how to resolve the Null Database error to resolve my lock issue. I'll order another repeater and put it closer to the lock as well. Does anyone know how to resolve the Null Database error?

@simplextechI tried the exclude option, it was searching for a device, like when you add it, so I used the Austin app to do the discover option and it didn't show up. Now my Zwave dongle doesn't seem to be responding anymore.

@SimplefalconNot sure how to exclude the lock because it won't add to the admin console. When I run the Heal, I notice a Null Database error for UID=2 but I'm not sure what that is. I currently show 1 lock and 2 range extenders in the admin console. The lock that is currently added is for the garage and is working well.

Just received my Aeotec units today and easily added them to the ISY. I also added 1 Austin lock and it works great, opens and closes and shows locked/unlocked status. When I try to add the second Austin lock, the Zwave searching status disappears as if the lock was added but it's not showing up in the admin panel. The Austin app finishes the zwave setup and says it was added. I don't have any other zwave hubs in the house (that I know of), but it almost feels like it's getting grabbed up by something else. I only purchased 2 of the Aeotec's units and they both added to the admin application very quickly/easily. The second lock is roughly 15 feet from the Aeotec unit. There really is not what i would call line of site, a slight corner then a doorway. Since I don't know anything about Zwave and they really don't seem to publish much about the range on the range extenders, do you think I need another range extender? Is 15 feet too far? Thanks.

Thanks, I ordered a couple of Aeotec Range Exenders and will see how that goes.

ISY is in a data closet about 35 feet away with multiple walls in the way. Basically, 3 rooms away in my house.

Hi, I finally got around to adding my Z-wave module to my ISY994 IR/Pro. I updated the ISY firmware to 4.7.5 and ran the option to update my firmware on my Z wave module. Everything looks good in the admin application for Z-wave but I haven't been successful in adding the lock. I'm assuming I select the option to "add/include z-wave device" and then go the August app and select the option on that lock named "add to a z-wave network". When I do this, the status just show "connecting" in the August app and the admin panel shows the listening dialogue box. Since this is my first experience with Z-wave, I have no idea what I'm doing. Just fumbling my way through. What am I missing? thanks.

I looked through the link above and don't fully understand how to get the relay to go back to the "off" position automatically. I tried switching the momentary A option but that didn't seem to have any affect. I see the option for trigger reverse but not trigger off. I have not tried the trigger reverse because everything is functioning well. I just can't get the relay to go back to the off position automatically. I thought about writing a program that would: -If relay is "on", wait 1 second and set it to "off" Seems like there is another way, can anyone help? Thanks.

@larry I also have it named/spoken word master ac so I tried asking echo to make the master ac cooler and she says she can't find a device or group named master ac cooler. Ticket has been sent, will wait for a response from support or if you guys have any other ideas. Thanks.

I'm using the ISY portal. I have 3 devices for my thermostat, fan, ac cool, ac heat. I added ac cool to the isy portal and gave it a spoken name of "thermostat". I had alexa rediscover all of the devices. I asked alexa to make the thermostat cooler and she responds with: "that command doesn't work on device thermostat" Any ideas?

Thanks for the quick response. I'm using the smarthome skill. The info I was finding on the forum looked like I need to create programs and scenes to make it go up and down on temp, so this sounds great. I'll give it a try later tonight.

Hi, let me start with this, I am not an advanced ISY user and don't follow the forum on a regular basis, so forgive me if this seems like a stupid question. I have multiple Venstar thermostats on my ISY system and have enjoyed controlling them from Mobilinc. When I look at what is involved to get it to work with Echo, it appears to be very difficult to setup. I just installed a Nest/Echo setup in my mother's house and could not believe how easy it was to get setup. Is there an easy way to setup a Venstar with ISY and Echo? All I want to do is tell echo to make it cooler or hotter. If my 81 year old mother can do it, I should be able to do it as well:) The thought of replacing the Venstar's at $220 each bothers me, so if there is an easy way to make it work, I'll give it a try. Thanks. Oh, I should add that I already have my Amazon/ISY connection and can use echo to control a fan and a light in the house.