lilyoyo1

You quoted the wrong link

This is the one that gets me. Just had a guy who got my number from someone call me to fix their zwave system. They had switched from insteon thinking it would be better.....until it was worse!

Most likely yes. It just depends on what they are for

Depends on how many nodes your devices make. At 170 devices most likely you'll hit the count waaay before you get to your total device count. Zwave does it's own routing.

Most controllers do not like being secondary to other controllers. With alarm.com being an alarm system, I suspect it would be similar to the qolsys alarm panel and not allow itself to be tethered to another controller. As I stated previously, I wouldn't use a secondary controller until you're fully aware of how the isy works. You can always use your isy early on for testing and practicing before jumping fully into it (which I recommend doing).

Personally I would recommend running everything through the isy portal. That way, should you decide to switch away from mobilinc in the future, you do not have to reprogram your system. Also, you get the network module free with an ish portal subscription so that makes it worthwhile as well. I did pay for my network module separately only because I want the things I use it for to still work should I decide not to (or forget to) renew my subscription. That last part isn't necessary but just something to be aware of. Mobilinc does work with homekit whereas the isy does not (not directly though there is a workaround) With that said, both mobilinc and the portal works well. You won't go wrong with either one. In regards to your second question, I would have to say no. At least not directly or easily. You may be able to add your isy to your alarm.com zwave system as a secondary controller but it's not something I recommend taking on unless you're well versed in zwave and the isy since help will be limited should you have issues.

They are completely off. No glowing at any level

Can't speak on off they'll work with your lights but mine works with led Christmas lights that would stay on with other insteon devices

I'm assuming someone has and there's either a reason it can't be done programmatically or it's not something enough people have cared to do

That would depend on your alarm controller and whether or not they allow you to have a secondary controller. You would want to check with them prior. Depending on your firmware, you may need to remove your devices from the isy, reset the board (at this point, you should have learn mode available) and then add it to your primary controller after the other devices are added to it.

You have to be more specific. What controller will be your primary and which will be your secondary? Not all controllers play nice as a secondary controller so you can cause more issues than you solve even attempting to do so. If you're a zwave newbie with limited knowledge, this isn't something I'd recommend unless you have a test platform as help from the forum and UDI will be limited since you're involving something else that most probably arent using

This is a closed thread. You should create a new post for your question

Did you recently update your isy? Did you try admin/admin

The same isy994 is the latest and greatest. UDI has released polisy which is destined to become the new ISY but until then (until further notice), the 994 is the latest and greatest

Did you buy this used

The ones that get me are those that complain that Udi didn't do anything to make them aware of the issue and until you point it out

I forgot about that. Let me go back to add it. Lol edit: I added the invisible BOLD RED UNDERLINED ink so that it can be ignored as usual

@MrBill I should add don't upgrade to 5.3 if you do not have the new board.

Who reads nowadays? That's too much work!

Try rebooting your isy

Does your firmware and ui match

4.0 was eol once 5.0 matured. It'll be supported in regards to continuing to work as is but no new database updates for new/upcoming devices. All advantages of 5.0 has been stated. Nothing else is there

You'll need a PLM then.... The new line becomes more attractive at that point

Maybe you'll become more convinced once they release their new stuff. A combination of both would be a win-win. No argument there. I'm just wondering how many would be willing to pay for it to justify that. Times like this , I lose my argument with you in regards to single source. At the same time though, I'd still only want 1 vender when it came to my light switches. I wouldn't want 3 or 4 different styles just to control my lights. Their issue isn't cash. Money isnt making things easy for asking, sony, and others who are facing their own shortages. Insteon does need to replace some of the older guard though. There are certain people there who are holding them back greatly

If I had the money I'd definitely put an offer in to buy them. Can't say I'd include zwave inside insteon devices though. While I understand the desire, I don't see the benefits of it. Zwave is good but when it comes to lighting, insteon is better. To integrate a lesser technology means buying another chip, paying whatever associated fees needed to become certified, etc. Now instead of a 50 dollar switch (that people already complain about being to much) you have a 75 dollar device so they end up buying another zwave device that's cheaper. What I would do is refocus the hub to include more 3rd party devices that could be integrated; such as wifi locks, hue, ecobee thermostats, and other stuff that insteon doesn't have (or does a better job of). This way, those who do not want the capabilities of a full featured controller can have an all in 1 solution with insteon on a basic level. I'd also emphasize more and deeper partnerships with other controllers (obvious picks Isy, homeseer, etc).