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Keep in mind that some devices do not report status changes in real time. This is especially true with z-wave devices.

I use Surface 2 and Surface 3 without a problem.

Here is a link that has the code, I have been using it quite successfully http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY-99i_Generic_Calendar_Using_Programs_and_Variables It's a little bit of a pain to set up but works great.

Each thermostat can have different functions supported in z-wave. I have a Honeywell YTH8320ZW1007/U which functions quite well. Make sure you get the technical information on what exact functions are supported via z-wave, not all thermostats are created equal. There is a lot of information posted other places on this forum about other thermostats, I would be careful of the less expensive ones watching the forum posts.

I have 2 ISY devices in two physical locations. Both have Insteon and z-Wave, Aeon repeaters, Kwickset locks, garage door controls and Honeywell thermostats. Since the new z-wave firmware, April 2014, I have not had any significant problems with the units. All have performed without any significant problems. A key to using the devices is to first understand exactly how they respond, with that knowledge in hand the programing is straight forward logic. Each time I have added a new , to me, device I implement programs that report all events via a notify email for the device. This gives mea good understanding of the sequence of events the device implements. It also is good for debugging if you have a program problem. When done I just disable the diagnostic programs so they are there if I need them. Not all devices are created equal and/or have the same software levels.

As the I/O contact is Momentary on the I/O link just like pressing the button, the action will either open or close the door depending on it's state at the time of the action. If you want a open/close button you will have to have the program check the current state of the Door Closed contact closure to ensure it will perform the action expected. If you choose open/close buttons then you probably would want to write programs to turn the button lights on/off to visually indicate the current status of the door position. I did not use any buttons in my installation to open/close the garage door, the installed button is convenient as we enter/exit the house. My system just keeps the door closed between sunset and sunrise year round and after one hour in the winter months. I don't know if you looked at my previous post, http://forum.univers...r-program-help/ , but that shows actual screen shots of the setup and programs that I am using successfully. As I only close the door from the ISY I have a program to close the door that first checks the status and only operates the relay if the door is open. If you were going to open the door from a KPL button you would also want a program to open the door that first checks the status for closed. Hope this helps

That works unless you have a "Smart" wall mounted GDO. The wall mount GDO controller with a smart control, like this one and mine, use the pair of wires as a serial communications link with the control unit in the opener. Using a contact across these wires effectively shorts out the wires and ceases all communications as evidenced by the flashing light error codes received. If the GDO wall mount is a simple switch then the direct wiring works.

Use the one under the button that you have programmed to operate the door. On mine there are 4 legs to the switch and only two of them have circuit board traces to them. These two are the one's I soldered a wire to. Be sure to use only rosin core solder. If you have a multi-meter you can test it out by putting the probes on the points and see if the continuity switches when you push the switch button.

I have had a Kwikset deadbolt z-wave lockset working with the ISY for about a year now and another lever lock handle for about 5 months successfully. In each instance I have a Aeotec Range Extender fairly near the locksets and have had very reliable communications with the external antenna and new firmware on the ISY and z-wave dongle. The deadbolt lock battery life seems to be in the neighborhood of 6 months and the lever lock has only lost 10% in 4 months, so it looks like that battery life will be much longer.

This might help. http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/13802-insteon-garage-door-program-help/

If it happens again I would question the lock electronics.

Are you running version 4.2.8 and do you have the most recent z-wave firmware loaded in the z-wave dongle?

Here is a video showing the process......

Xathros It worked, now I understand.....Thanks!!

This then triggers the program when switch is press and turns it back on creating a unwanted loop.