EricK

Had a little hiccup but the door sensor is working fine now. I posted here. http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/11480-2845-222-hidden-door-sensor/ I did have the simple notification program, however, I dont need a message in the middle of the night that the battery is low, so I came up with this. Does this look ok. Should I disable the programs since I only need to get notified once. I may not get around to changing the battery for a few days. Thanks, E If Control 'Basement Door.3 - Low Battery' is switched On And From 8:30:05AM To 10:30:05PM (same day) Then Send Notification to 'Eric text' content 'Basement Door Low Battery' Else Run Program 'Basement Door Low Battery Delay' (Then Path) If - No Conditions - (To add one, press 'Schedule' or 'Condition') Then Wait 12 hours Send Notification to 'Eric text' content 'Basement Door Low Battery' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

Thanks guys. When I remove the devices then they will be removed from programs and scenes, correct?

Hello, I just upgraded to 4.2 which itself went flawlessly. Although somehow I had a trojan java updater that downloaded a bunch of bloatware, adware. System is fine although it has been at least 2 years since I did a fresh windows install and I have an extra SSD so maybe it is time. What are the steps to remove and replace my hidden door sensors so I can use the low battery warning. Do I need to completely remove the device then re-add it. What are you guys using to send the warning. Is it just a simple program like this . If low battery Then send notification Thanks, Eric

Why not use scenes. Make the Kpl button and lamp (lamplinc, outletlinc, etc) controllers of the scene. They will both then control the scene and the Kpl will respond to status changes. When you use a program, it has to go thru the isy. Scenes work by device to device communication and will typically do so more quickly than a program. E

You could use a garage door sensor, the secolarm three wire works well, hooked to the sensor on your existing io linc to notify you that the door is open. This of course will give you notification every time. Using lees 10 minute delay would help. If you are opening the garage with a switch or kpl button then you may be able to write a program to only send you notification if the door opens but the controller is not on. E

Hi, Check this thread on how to post programs to the forum. Copy to clipboard, hit the code button, past in the program. http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/5443-how-to-copy-a-program-to-the-forum/ Maybe not off or not on is what you need, but please post the entire program first. E

Paul Great set up. I am a big fan of roomie which works very well with the ISY. My favorite is my all off for the movie room which calls a program to turn off the lights on a delay to give us time to leave the room. What buttons are you using for the Roomie page in the first pic of the second row in your post. For example, for the front lights you have a button with feedback and then a slider. For the basement Lamp you have a button with feedback and then what for the button that has the text "Basement Lamp." Is it a slider with no feedback. For the basement lamp which button can control the lamp. I think only the button with feedback. Thank you, Eric

There are a few generator threads including this one that may be helpful. http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/6779-utility-power-restored-from-generator/?hl=generator E

Xathros, I bought the network module yesterday and posted in the IR thread. I have a program to shut down the playroom tv at night. I may work on the theater since my projector is controlled by IR and the receiver is IR +IP, both via iTach. Ill just have to learn the IR codes and add shutdown to my all off button.. BluRay is IP only so that will take some more work. Eric

Thank you so much for this thread. I finally purchased the network module yesterday after finding the playroom TV on at night. It was on a WDTV screen saver. I did use ilearn to get the samsung tv power toggle code and added this to a network resource. I have a program so if the lights are double tapped off, the TV will toggle. I did find the samsung remote codes in hex format from remotecentral,com. I used the globalcache iconvert software to convert this to global cache format. The "2" after the "sendir,1:" indicates the triport connector. sendir,1:2,1,38000,3,1,171,171,22,64,22,64,22,64,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,64,22,64,22,64,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,64,22,64,22,22,22,22,22,64,22,64,22,64,22,64,22,22,22,22,22,64,22,64,22,22,22,1792 I now have this program: If Time is 10:00:10PM Then Resource 'Playroom TV Off from spreadsheet' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') I am going to think about a program for an allotted TV watching time, so the TV will turn off after one hour. $50 is a bit much for what I need but now I dont have to worry about the TV being on all night. Plus I had some fun with the code. Eric

I read in this or the smarthome forum that the appliance lincs default to an off state on power up. This way if you had some equipment plugged in and the power came back on the equipment would not turn on. Safety issue. I wonder if the on/off switches are following this safety issue since you could control a switched outlet with one. Ill have to check my landscape lights programs and run them at startup. E

Does the switch itself need to be a trigger for the program. Not sure where your switch is. For instance, the door is open, but the lights are off and you turn on the lights with the switch. The lights will remain on unless someone turns them off manually or the program is triggered by a motion sensor. I still thin 3 minutes is a bit short. Glad you got this working, makes me want to get a motion sensor to play with for our pantry.

You WAF will go way down if the lights turn off while she is working out. (WAF=wife approval factor). I would consider increasing the two minutes significantly. People have posted timers where the switch will beep or the lights flash before they turn off for good. Allows time to go to the switch to reset the timer . Good luck.

Here is what I think you should work with, the two node mode for the door sensor. Use a program like this for the door closed part. I don't have a motion sensor so I am not sure about the code for it. If Control 'Basement / Basement Devices / Basement Door.2 - Door Closed' is switched On And motion sensor is not on Then Wait 2 minutes Set Scene 'Basement / Basement Door Sensor Lights' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') I understand Larry's concern about the safety issue. You do not want someone to get caught in the dark if the door is closed and someone is still in the basement. That is why I went two node. I sometimes want the door closed but need the lights for the stairs on. Keep working on it, you will get great help from oberkc and other experts.

Welcome. I am no expert but usually try to read threads like these to learn more. I have the hidden door sensor for my basement door. I have this set for two nodes. When the door opens, the light for the stairs turn on, but do not turn off when the door closes. I'll have to check my ISY when I get home to make sure I have the terminology for the two node is correct, but have some thoughts. You should always try to use a scene when possible rather than a program. I would suggest setting the door sensor in two node mode. Have the on/open as a controller of a scene and the switch as a responder. When you open the door you should get a faster response for the lights since communication will be from device to device without going thru an ISY program. Then use the door close node to activate a program. Something like this: If control door closed in on (I think) and motion sensor is not on Then wait 2 minutes set scene basement lights off. I would not set the device off directly, since you may want to have additional controllers of the basement lights. I have a kpl in the hallway with a basement lights button and can easily se if the basement lights are on without opening the door. Eric

What is the sensor you are using. It is always better to use the sensor status rather than the relay status when possible.

I did reply over in the smarthome forum. I have 4 outlet lincs and have not had any comm problems. For the one behind my nightstand and the one behind a foyer cabinet I wish I would have used a plug in module instead. E

We bought our house 4 years ago which had at least 50 x10 switches. There were at least 9 keypads, all with unlabeled buttons. In the master bath there were 8 switches in the attic above remotely controlled by the x10 keypads. At the final walk thru the x-husband showed me where those switches were and gave me a brief lesson with the maxi controller. The switches were all pcs which were very expensive when installed. Yes I initially did the ghetto thing and printed labels so we could get going. Just one x10 keypad remains in the dining room which we use 3 times per year. Fortunately I was interested in the system although I knew nothing about it. I then learned about insteon and have migrated almost everything over, essentially anything that I want to remotely control or automate. For example, there are 3 switches in my office, but they just get turned on and off locally, so they have remained x10. I have grown the system extensively and my move to the isy has been the best upgrade. Most buyers would have seen the x10 system and when they could not turn the shower light on would have had the sellers rip it out. For HA systems I think the recommendation above that the system can stay or go is best. Although I cannot imagine any buyer would not like basic function like hitting an all off button and turning all the lights off in a room.

Roomie remote integrates well with the isy. You can make custom remotes, but to set up all of your devices will take some time. You can activate scenes and programs. When we are finished watching a movie I can hit all off to turn off the av equipment and run a program to turn off the lights on a delay so we can leave the room.

Is the Kpl connected to a load. If so what is the load. Does the button respond to the scenes if the load is off. E

Thanks. The other night the tv was left on for a few ours after the kids watched a show before bedtime. The isy can fix that problem.

I have an itach that I use to control our playroom tv with roomie remote. I want to be able to turn off the tv when I fast off the playroom lights or at bedtime. Houselinc was able to see to control one of my itachs (buggy software would use properties of the first itach for the second.). Is this as simple as adding the network module then using the how to guide to add the remote codes. Are any of you using the network module to control itachs. Advice on this would be appreciated. Eric

I think one of the other things to try in this situation it to make the buttons that are responding improperly as responders in the isy to the on/off. Then delete them from the scene. E

Thanks for posting your solution. The two node option is a good one. Eric

Not sure, it was installed by a plumber.