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The first program activates a second which sends notification based on events. When the fist program is turned off the second is inactivated. I tried your suggestion a couple hours ago and it didn't work but I will try it again this evening since I may have made a mistake. Thanks for your help.

I only have one scene relevant to this program and that is for three KPL buttons which I have designated as controllers. That was done so that when the program ran all buttons showed their correct status. I tried putting that scene at the start of "Then" and setting it "On". the buttons then displayed correctly for "On" but when I had Alexa turn off the program the KPLs stayed lit. I am obviously missing something simple. I am nearing giving up and simply running this program as always using the KPLs. The only reason I am trying to get this done is I have other programs, several, in fact, that it would be nice to execute using Alexa.

I am still stuck on this. When I use Alexa to run the first program below, the KPL buttons do not show their correct status, i.e., “On”. Please indulge me, I am new to using Alexa and this has me stumped. I know that program execution begins with “Then”. What specifically do I need to do to get the KPL buttons to display their proper status when this program is run using Alexa? Security - [iD 0011][Parent 001C] If Status 'KPLs / Kitchen KPL / Kitchen KPL D (Security)' is 100% Or Status 'KPLs / Deck KPL / Deck KPL D (Security)' is 100% Then Wait 5 minutes Set 'Cameras / Kitchen Camera (On-Off)' On Wait 2 seconds Set 'Cameras / Kitchen Camera (On-Off)' On Set 'Cameras / Front Camera (On-Off)' On Wait 2 seconds Set 'Cameras / Front Camera (On-Off)' On Wait 3 minutes Enable Program 'Security (Disabled)'

I am still stuck on this. When I use Alexa to run the first program below, the KPL buttons do not show their correct status, i.e., On. Please indulge me, I am new to using Alexa and this has me stumped. Security - [iD 0011][Parent 001C] If Status 'KPLs / Kitchen KPL / Kitchen KPL D (Security)' is 100% Or Status 'KPLs / Deck KPL / Deck KPL D (Security)' is 100% Then Wait 5 minutes Set 'Cameras / Kitchen Camera (On-Off)' On Wait 2 seconds Set 'Cameras / Kitchen Camera (On-Off)' On Set 'Cameras / Front Camera (On-Off)' On Wait 2 seconds Set 'Cameras / Front Camera (On-Off)' On Wait 3 minutes Enable Program 'Security (Disabled)' Else Disable Program 'Security (Disabled)' Set 'Cameras / Front Camera (On-Off)' Off Wait 2 seconds Set 'Cameras / Kitchen Camera (On-Off)' Off Security (Disabled) - [iD 0012][Parent 001C][Not Enabled] If Control 'Sensors (Door) / Front Door Sensor / Front Door Sensor-Opened' is switched On Or Control 'Sensors (Door) / Deck Door Sensor' is switched On Or Control 'Sensors (Door) / Garage Side Door Sensor' is switched On Or Control 'Sensors (Door) / Kitchen Door Sensor' is switched On Or Control 'Sensors (Door) / Man Cave Door Sensor' is switched On Then Send Notification to 'Donnie Wheeler' content 'Chesapeake Door Open' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') The status is disabled until either the Deck or Kitchen KPL D is On. If you would be so kind as to point out where and what I need to do the first program to have the KPL buttons display their correct status I would be most appreciative.

I recommend a small change to the Wiki and this is one problem that should not rear its head again.

Thanks, Benoit. All is well.

I attempted to do all the following: Instructions for Migrating from V2 to V3 Review the ISY Optimized for Smart Home V3 Changes To use V3, you first need to uninstall V2 : Login to the Echo App Click on the Smart Home menu item on the left navigation bar Click on Smart Home Skills Look for ISY Optimized for Smart Home V2 and then click on the Disable button On « ISY Optimized for Smart Home V2 », click on Disable, then « Disable skill ». Then you need to forget your existing devices: In the echo app, click on the Smart Home menu item on the left navigation bar Click on Devices Scroll to the bottom and click Forget All, then Forget NOTE : Your devices will be rediscovered by the V3 skill Continue with Instructions to Enable the V3 skill in the echo app below When I got to 3.3. and scrolled to the bottom the screen there was no such option. What is there is "Your Smart Home Skills". I asked Alexa to take an action and got he response I couldn't find the device..." I need urgent help because at present I can't do anything with Alexa.

I solved this. There was nothing wrong with the programs or their execution. I had not asked Alexa to discover new devices after adding this program. Please be patient with me. I am learning something new.

I have the following two programs that turn on cameras and notifications from door sensors. When I try to include the first program the portal setup for Alexa it is recognized as a Scene. Second, when I tell Alexa to turn Security on, I get the message "Security is not responding". What am I doing wrong? My understanding is that an On command should result in Then running and an Off command should result in Else running. Security - [iD 0011][Parent 001C] If Status 'KPLs / Kitchen KPL / Kitchen KPL D (Security)' is 100% Or Status 'KPLs / Deck KPL / Deck KPL D (Security)' is 100% Then Wait 2 minutes Set 'Cameras / Kitchen Camera (On-Off)' On Set 'Cameras / Front Camera (On-Off)' On Wait 3 minutes Enable Program 'Security (Disabled)' Else Disable Program 'Security (Disabled)' Set 'Cameras / Front Camera (On-Off)' Off Wait 2 seconds Set 'Cameras / Kitchen Camera (On-Off)' Off Security (Disabled) - [iD 0012][Parent 001C][Not Enabled] If Control 'Sensors (Door) / Front Door Sensor / Front Door Sensor-Opened' is switched On Or Control 'Sensors (Door) / Deck Door Sensor' is switched On Or Control 'Sensors (Door) / Garage Side Door Sensor' is switched On Or Control 'Sensors (Door) / Kitchen Door Sensor' is switched On Or Control 'Sensors (Door) / Man Cave Door Sensor' is switched On Then Send Notification to 'Donnie Wheeler' content 'Chesapeake Door Open' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

At the moment I an trying to better understand the portal and especially control of devices, programs and scenes using the Echo. Progress is slow but I am excited about what I can do. Next up, control of my Rachio. Finally, like you, I want to try to understand and use variables. I love my two ISYs and I am very impressed thus far with Cao Tags. The only substantial improvement that I would love to see us riddance of Java.

Finally found a Wiki that showed me how to do this. Didn't work. So I must conclude that the camera may be dead. Will have to wait until I am onsite to further troubleshoot.

Thanks for the help. I did that and the camera is successfully edited in. Pardon my ignorance but use of the portal is new to me, how do I now get the cameras web address and direct it to the camera via my browser and the portal instead of the port forwarding setup which has failed?

I have used a 2441zth powered with a dongle at a remote location for several years. My personal experience is that it has problems and requires occasional rebooting and resetting of heat/cool parameters. I have accomplished this remotely using an Insteon device to provide power to the stat and a program executed by the ISY. I have also found the 3 degree change needed for the stat to report a temperature change problematic. I still use that stat and programs to alert me of a system failure, but I have backed that up with a Cao tag and tag manager which, when the tag is properly calibrated, is extremely accurate and is programmed to provide email alerts. I love those tags for monitoring motion and, especially temperature measurement. I use them as backups to my hidden door sensors, replacements for open/close sensors, alerting me to mail deliveries and the like. Finally, I have a thermometer positioned where, if needed, I can remotely reposition an Insteon camera and see the temperature.

Is is possible to get a url for the camera through the ISY portal? If so, how?

Recently, one of my ISYs, the one located remotely, lost its ability to show programs in the program tree of the Admin Console. All devices and programs continued to execute, I just couldn't modify or add any programs. Michel Kohanim worked long and hard to help me, finally connecting my ISY through the ISY portal. Everything is working beautifully, except today I tried logging into a Smarthome Camera at that location using its remote URL and in MobiLinc and it would not connect with either. I assumed at that point that it had failed because of problems with port forwarding so I searched and found the ISY Portal MobiLinc Configuration Wiki. I opened MobiLinc and completed steps 1-6 as directed in the Wiki. I then successfully synced MobiLinc with the ISY. I then returned to MobiLinc to view the camera and that failed. I checked the MobiLinc settings for the camera and they remained the same, using the port forwarding connection method as previously. It was at this point that I had to conclude I was stumped. I am using MobiLinc v4.12 on an iPhone 6s running 10.3.3. Any help will be appreciated.

Will give that a try.

I have tried to do this by using the KPL button address. I save the spoken and when I later examine the list of spokes this one is not in the list even though I asked Alexa to discover it. When I did that Alexa said there were no new programs. I must be missing something basic here. I am less than 24 hours into this so please bear with me.

Thanks, Michel. Red generally is indicative of something being wrong so I didn't want to proceed further until I understood the meaning. I have a lot to learn, but so far I am very excited with the ISY portal and Amazon Echo.

I have an Amazon Dot set up and have been loading devices. Now, I have noticed red x's adjacent to the UUID's of both ISY's, and I have set up nothing in one of the ISY's. All the devices I have entered are being handled properly by the Dot, that is, devices are turning on and off as verbal commands are given to Alexa.

I have written this program and awaiting it running. Thanks. This will be a very valuable tool.

Thanks for the feedback.

Insteon devices powered by batteries represent a serious problem when you lose connnection to them, and they are located at a distant location. Moreover, they are a real pain even when nearby and you have to remove them from door jambs etc. to restore communications. I understand the primary reason for that is they are battery operated and energy savings is essential. But, is there a way they could be developed that would permit contacting them? For example, programming them with a brief daily (or other) interval where they would come on or a few seconds allowing a user the opportunity to intervene during that interval and perform a restore. If this were possible it would make these devices immensely more user friendly.

Recently, an ISY located about 325 miles from my primary residence ceased showing programs in its device tree. On this forum, Teken did his best to help me, but finally I turned to UD. Michel worked with me for hours, finally remoting into my Mac and resolving the problem which, basically, is that Java "does not play well with the Mac". I ask anyone considering purchase of an ISY to take into account the extraordinary support available at this forum and from UD. Just try to get any substantial support anywhere on practically anything. Taking into account this level of support makes the ISY a no brainer. And that does not take into account all the amazing things you can do with the ISY. I own two and have not had a single moment's regret.

I am going to request that UDI remote into the ISY and see if they can sort out what's up. So far, my programs, though not visible, are still running but all but a couple battery sensors are visible in the device tree and they are showing a heartbeat but otherwise "dead". If I can somehow make it four months I will sort things out onsite. Thanks for all the feedback.

The subject ISY and PLM are 325 miles from my current location and I will not be there for 4 months!