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https://www.universal-devices.com/product/zmatter-z-wave-matter-module-for-polisy-beta/

Looks like the same link used for developers from the Polisy page. Either it wasn't removed by accident or they forgot to embed the link. @Michel Kohanimwould be able to fix it either way

You didn't link to the specific statement so i can't be certain what you're talking about. The only discount I'm aware of that sounds like the statement you made is for developers to help set them up to develop node servers for the isy

It's not a prompt. You have to choose it under the file tab like you do with restore plm

Did you restore PLM AND choose restore devices. Many people skip the last part

Try restore PLM and restore devices. You could also try to update each program. Click on a line, click update, and save

What's happening when you try it? Isy firmware and UI? What does the Isy show when you turn the switch on? Did you set the event viewer to level 3 and see what commands are being sent when turned on? Not all zwave devices are the same. Some can use control as the trigger while others will require status. Depending on what the event viewer returns, it may use hail so you'd need to set that up

Most likely it's a backup/restore situation

As already stated, all of these questions are easily found by reading the latest posts from Michel in addition to the other posts throughout the forums in addition to a quick internet search on Matter so I'm going to skip over them. Someone else can rehash if they choose to. Matter isn't necessarily the future. All systems will still have their pros and cons. Using polisy or eisy, will provide you with the options of using everything. To me, if you currently have polisy; the only reason to choose eisy is because you prefer that over your polisy and costs are irrelevant. Not many (if any) are close to maxing out what their polisy is capable of so having eisy is more of a want than a need. I'm holding out for eisy because I prefer that. Not because I need it but because I want it. I may get the dongle for my test polisy at some point but it's not that big of a deal since matter isn't it to test stuff with yet. I do not need the zwave benefits at this time. For those who do not have polisy- the eisy, would make more sense- especially since it'll be hard to get polisy.

The all on/off does exactly that. It sends a broadcast command of on/off to every zwave device which supports that feature. It is a deprecated feature so many devices do not support it. I don't use the app so i can't help you with those questions. Since I don't use the app, I don't know if the all on/off command would be for any device type that's part of the scene..

Uses zwave associations to set scenes. Google zwave groups/associations for more info. Yes, the new board is capable of ota updates

What specific questions do you have? The webpage you linked to is pretty self explanatory about what it is. Once you receive the unit, you'll get specific instructions on how to hook it up to your Polisy. There are 2 separate boards. An internal and external board. The only board currently is internal which is what you purchased. https://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/37523-matterz-zmatter/page/4/#comment-347794

It'll be a software update.

Very first post on the channel has information on how to confirm as well

It doesn't make sense for 2 separate boards that accomplish the same thing so I'm inclined to believe it's a single external USB drive for both polisy and wish. This is especially so since the polisy drive works with eisy.

You're welcome. Anytime. Theres an internal and external board for Matter

I'm not sure if the Zooz stick works with eisy so that would be the first/main thing. If it doesn't then it's worthless with eisy. Since other boards besides zooz, do work with polisy there's a chance that it will. Besides the differences that you've stated, you would be limited to what you currently have with zwave. That means no ota updates via the Isy. You could still update your devices; you'd just have to put your zooz stick into your computer and use other software. You will not receive s2 (if that matters). The main benefit of the new board for you would be the ability to use direct associations to create your zwave scenes. Also, Michel has stated, all new features will come to the new board so if you stick with Zooz, you'll be limited to what you do now Eisy is a whole new system that shares the same external adapter as Polisy. Think of it simply as Polisy 2.0

That is correct. I believe he mentioned the external USB drive for polisy will will work with eisy. That way, you can swap it to you eisy should you put purchase it later

You are right. The whole point of automation is to make things simpler. No one ever said it would be easy getting there. Everything that runs well takes putting in work to get there. We all wish things were easier but the nature of automation makes it complicated. It's like building a model car. They have the simple setups for beginners and those who do not want to put much work into it. They can snap a few pieces together and be done. This is basic control systems like hue, Amazon, Google and others like them. They're easy because they're limited. Then you have advanced setups. These require thought, skill, patience, practice, and more. You're responsible for every detail. If you don't plan out what you're doing, you'll have issues. This is automation. The very nature of automation is complex. This isn't limited to the isy. Every single full automation controller has it's complexities. This is why C4, Creston, homeworks, and others require expensive classes and dealers to install them. They know it's beyond most people to program and don't want them in the hands of the avg person to screw them up. If a person doesn't want to do the work involved to learn and set things up- this is the path for them. UDI could provide detailed information about everything that you ask but then you'd have information overload. Look at the isy cookbook. It's close to 700 pages and is still missing a lot of detail. That's not including the wiki which would add even more. Those who take the time to learn about their chosen system generally struggle less with automation systems. Those who jump in without a plan and/or don't take time to learn about what they're using struggle much more. UDI can add all that you ask but at what cost? The more they add, the more they'll need to charge for the Isy (controllers themselves). Programming isn't free. They're balancing costs with features and what people are willing to pay. People complain now about polisy choosing 350 bucks. Can you imagine how many people would use UDI if they charged 600? All for something that provides limited return If a person doesn't take the time (or doesn't want to) to educate themselves, all of that will be for naught. I agree with you in that the hue Node server could provide more (and better) documentation about setting it up and possibly making changes. As i said before it's free. If it were 50-100 bucks, my expectations would've been much greater. In the end, you get what you pay for.

I think the developer assumes someone who is using HUE already knows how hue works and has already set it up prior to trying to use the ISY to control it. Personally, I use Network resources to control my lights as its quicker and easier than what you have to go through with the Node server (for me). I prefer this method because once the work is done, I dont have to go into the ISY to make changes. I can simply update the scene in the app with whatever changes I want to make. The only thing I miss is being able to dim devices from my switches (which I dont do anyway). The flexibility the ISY gives to controlling disparate devices also makes building a strong foundation paramount (and time consuming). The Node server currently does not support dynamic scenes as its based on the older API. Until the new api is completed by hue (which allows for more dynamic scenes), I do not see a developer spending the time updating to it only for hue to make changes that break things. If you actually choose your created hue app scenes, you will avoid the popcorn effect. The ISY is not a zigbee controller so it cannot create scenes within the hue app which is why you get the popcorn effect. For dimming purposes, the ISY uses standard dimming levels (1-255 I believe. Could be wrong about the exact numbers) for dimming. There can be variances with different devices due to how each protocol/mfg. handles their own dimming. Unfortunately, some concessions had to be made for uniformity purposes so there could be some things off. The fact that the ISY has to talk to the hue bridge, then the bridge has to talk to the devices will create a delay with the dimming commands. As stated earlier, if you want to avoid the popcorn effect, you'll need to control your created hue scene. The good and bad thing is that the Node server is free. You get what you pay for which means there will be some concessions (though they'd exist even if you did have to pay). Hopefully, the next Node server will answer some of your shortcomings when hue completes the api

Any that are available would be in the full owners manual for the device. You can generally find this on the mfg. website. If they don't have one, then there probably isn't any extra parameters

Never even heard of it. From my experience, secondary controllers are flakey. I would ensure both controllers are within range of one another since it won't work if they aren't. After that, you'll have to follow their instructions on

The best thing to do is buy a bulb you want to use and test it with a dimmer. I've found that bulb compatibility can change even within the same mfg. lineup. I've purchased bulbs that worked perfectly and had buzzing with later purchases. Ditto for those that didn't work in the past. If you find one that you like and it works, i recommend buying a few extra. This way, if you need to replace one down the road, you'll know it'll still be compatible and the light it puts out will be the same as your existing (yes, this changes too). This isn't unique to insteon but all dimmers/bulbs out there.

Did you recently upgrade to 5.0.16? I'd say make sure you've cleared your Java cache and that the UI matches your firmware. You can also make sure the board is seated properly. Outside of that, the board could be going bad.

I've never had a need to try it so i can't answer that. I know I've updated my stick without ilosimg devices. The key is stored in the stick do i doubt it