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You didnt need a second scene for that.

@GlowingHairis correct. You have to control the scene not the device from the console.

I think the replacement would be determined by how you use your system. For low cost diy, nothing beats Insteon. Whether they're in business or not, their switches will continue to work. Just have backups for future use if something were to fail. While I don't use udi anymore since I switched over to Lutron, their normal RA3 switches (dimmers and on/off) does work with eisy/polisy. Depending on finances, Lutron RA3 could also be an option. Eisy doesn't work for me because it does not support their keypads outside of the main load button. I say focus on 1 protocol. Find one that has devices that fits most of your needs. Then it's easier to fill the rest with other stuff to fill out your system. It may require an initial investment but it'll be well worth it long term. HA was a non starter for me. Ive tried it a few times included last year when they came out with their own box. It just requires to much investment in time for me to be a worthwhile contender to UDI. I'm not in this as a hobbiest/tinkerer like I was long ago when I first got started in this field. For those that use it, it's definitely a worthy investment due to the multitude of devices that it can control. For ease of use and simplicity, it does not come close to the eisy

Make sure isy is powered off and the new PLM is plugged into the correct port on the isy. Then power up isy. Once logged in, choose restore plm> restore devices

I don't see why it wouldn't be. I'd buy it from Amazon. If it doesn't work, send it back

Seems like something is going on with it. Id remove it from the ISY, factory reset it and install a new battery. Whatever is causing the drainage is probably why communication is iffy.

Is it mounted properly at the top of your door vertically? As long as communication is good, it does work with UD devices...

Unfortunately all good things come to an end. UDI has to make money regardless of the age of your devices/controller. The portal isnt for ISY support. its for remote access and voice. I think your answer depends on how you use your system.If you just have basic timers, voice, and simple on/off programs, then you probably can get away with swapping. However, if you have a complex system, then you would need an advanced controller. Using insteon (IMO) is a much better experience than the other switches that you mentioned. Being able to link a multitude of devices together and have them work together in sync is an unbeatable experience. One you can only really get with much more expensive switches such as lutron Ra3 or C4. In the end, its up to you. What do you value and want to get out of your system.

zooz products usually work with the ISY family of devices including their (zooz) 800 series devices. If you're that concerned that it wont work, Amazon sells it. That would make returns much easier.

Did you look on insteon's website? They have them

You need to contact UDI direct for something like this by submitting a ticket.

Insteon dual band devices utilize both powerline and RF at the same time for insteon communication. Because the powerline signal moves faster than the RF signal, technically thats the primary form of communication. For x10 mode, the x10 command is sent over powerline only. If its communicating using both Insteon and x10, the insteon commands are always sent before the x10 command.

It's compatible which is why you're able to add and operate both devices albeit unreliably. I would say this behavior is indicative of your network or local environment. Unfortunately zwave has always been a poor automation protocol and finicky which is why I e never jumped fully on board except for a few specific use cases. The reason why I brought up 700/800 benefits is due to the longer range and requirement the all devices support nwi/nwe which would've allowed you to exclude/include from your final location. The much longer range would've helped as well. I've never used Shelly and I know a few people who has tried zooz 800. They weren't happy with zooz but since I didn't troubleshoot their issues, I can't speak on it. I've always been in the "you get what you paid for" boat so Shelly never interested me. Have you tried to factory reset the devices vs exclude only? Is your isy on the latest firmware in addition to both firmware AND UI matching? In regards to your question about the range extender vs regular repeaters, there is a difference. Both accomplish the same thing but the range extender has the additional benefit of amplifying the signal.

700/800 series are backwards compatible so they should work but you would not get the benefits of those 2 series. Everything would operate as 500 series devices. Keep in mind that if any of your neighbors along the path to those devices are not 500 series, you'll be using 300 series capabilities when trying to communicate with them. I would bring the devices close to the isy. Exclude and re-add, then take to their final location. Once done. Run a Heal. While you may still have issues, the self healing properties of zwave will hopefully improve performance over time.

possibly. LEDs couldve went out too. If you try to add close to your plm and it still fails then the access points wouldnt be the issue. All insteon devices repeats the signal. With 25 devices, the access points are probably irrelevant.