oberkc

In addition, the only test I know to isolate RF v Powerline is to perform the phase bridging test (forget exact name). Typically, this involves putting one device into a broadcast mode, initiated by four very-rapid presses of the set button. From there, observe the response of other dual-band devices. Depending on device, you are generally looking for at least one green LED indication. The ISY also includes some scene tests to guage the quality of communications. Run a couple of times to be sure, on various scenes that you have. Make sure programs are not being invoked as a result of status changes of any included device. (Temporarily disable, if need be.) Intermittent operation is, in my mind, a sign of marginal communications. I do not believe your problem is an "ISY problem", rather, a more general "insteon" problem.

If it is an active repeater, probably not. If passive, probably yes.

Oberkc, can Zwave devices can be added to insteon scenes? Worked for me. I did a quick test, but nothing thorough yet.

I agree with digger. I believe the venture into Z-wave is HUGE. The future of controllers, in my mind, is with the integration of various protocols, such as z-wave and insteon and elk, etc.... The network module, for those able or willing to learn, is a major part of this. In fact, I just added a new z-wave module this morning to replace an insteon lampling the was killed when I changed a light bulb(!?). I added the module to my existing network, and to a scene with a bunch of insteon devices. Painless. Flawless.

Controlling the scenes is, I believe, the proper course of action. Controlling individual devices, even if scene controllers, will not result in responders activating. If controlling a scene from mobilinc does not cause all responders to react as you expect, double check the responder ON levels, at the SCENE level. Make sure they are not zero.

On the other hand, were it not for the ISY, I probably would not have purchased so many other insteon devices, so smarthome wins here. I assume this is a mutually beneficial relationship. Yes, as suggested by others, this cannot help but degrade the perception of insteon.

Yes...not smartHOME...smartLABS. I thought smartlabs was entirely focused on insteon. Maybe I was wrong. But whatever the case, yes, UDI should purchase INSTEON.

I was thinking, instead, that UD should buy smartlabs.

When changing through this ISY, ensure there are no little green or red symbols next to the device name. This could indicate that there are updates to be written to the device.

You will have to confirm this in the sensor manuals, but I was thinking that the sensors can be configured in 2-scene mode. In this mode, one scene is turned on when the sensor is open, and the second scene is turned on when the sensor is closed. I wonder if this mode could be used effectively here...use one scene only to turn on the lights (don't link the lights to the second scene), and use a program to turn the lights off, triggered by an ON command from the second scene of each (both) sensor. I have attempted none of this, and don't have any of these hidden door sensors, so I could be off track here.

Perhaps a bug. I don't know. It works for me, but sometimes I must try a couple of times. One thing that helps me is to turn off the automatic write function until all changes are defined, then turn the write function back on...programming the keypad all at once.

It sometimes takes a while to write a lot of changes. The little green symbol suggests that there ARE changes to be written. Right click on a device and choose "write changes". Keep trying if it fails once. Repeated failures to write suggest, in my mind, communication difficulties.

I am a fan of user manuals. http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=Main_Page#ISY994i_Series

You stated that you were "able to successfully link". Do you not see this one on your admin panel?

1) what is the load connected to the switchlink? What other devices are plugged into the circuit that powers the PLM and switchlink? Yes, using the ISY-99 introduces the possibility that you are not compatible with some of the newer devices. 2) I have found that nearly all device configuration can be done throguh the ISY. What do you see when you select the device from the admin panel? Is there an option for device settings along the bottom of the admin panel?

Yes. That does seem more obvious now. That is embarassing.

Make sure, also, to confirm your instructions match the device. Older "access points" (now range extenders) did not have red or green indicators. If your instructions describe "bright white", they are likely for the older versions.

I thought this most likely, but some refer to "geofencing" more generically.

IOS or android?

I repeat, then, my suggestion to use an extension cord to temporarily plug in your PLM to a different circuit. If this helps, I suggest a filter for your UPS.

Yup. Me too. It has outlasted several cell phones, TVs, tablets, chumbys, amd TV streamers. It remains one of the more valuable and interesting pieces of technology I own.

There was a lot of news traffic many years ago about some military operations on the same frequencies as many garage doors of the day. I assume you are correct that later doors are less immune to any interference that may have existed. Unfortunately, I am unaware of the age of pyrorobert's opener. Or it certainly could have been other causes.

I am, by no means, fully knowledgeable about these logs, or your device naming conventions. What I can tell you, however, is that the relay will not transmit status...only the sensor does. I expect that your log was showing a change in sensor status. Based upon the name alone, do you believe this log is showing a relay command?

Make sure, also, that your power strip is absolutely passive...no surge suppression...no noise filters...no UPS. This can degrade insteon communication.

Another consideration is the apparent relationship between garage door and security system. If the security system can be disabled by nothing more than a garage door opening, I wonder if this is providing the level of security one I hoping for.