Everything posted by paulbates
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Not all lines in my programs execute
This. If not, put a couple of seconds between each command as the "back to back" Insteon commands are crashing into each other.
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Just took the Yolink plunge...
I use the 8003 in my bathroom. I do save to variables and compare when it changes to the previous reading to determine a delta rise to turn on the fan. It's a bathroom that's open to the master suite so it doesn't always peg at a high value, like my laundry room does. Works fine for when the shower is used. However some of the sensor updates can be a long time, and when the 8003 decides it's time to update, the Delta is that same 3% - 4% and the fan comes on at unexpected times, eg middle of the night. (I've based the values on looking at days of yolink logs) It's related to my thermostat letting the house cool down at 10pm, and then the first cycle after that happens in the middle of the night. I've updated the program so it doesn't run then and will see what happens
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Suddenly having issues with Insteon on my EISY
I don't think I saw this in write up, did you compare the links table between PLM and iox, and also look at your link table count? One of the reasons that some things like Motion sensors and light switches may be working is that they can be device-device programmed scenes and the PLM&eisy have no role in their operation. Is the MS you mention setup to trigger the associated light(s) directly? This could explain some of what you're reporting.
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Ring Mailbox
I use the ring pg3 plugin for using the ring doorbell as a motion sensor. There are some prerequisites, and the plugin doesn't mention the mailbox specifically. Look at the forum pg3 ring plugin section and ask there if the mailbox is or could be supported and if you have / want the prerequisites. It works really well is the reason I bring it up.
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RF only devices not working on new upgrade
Put one of them in linking mode, right click on it in AC and pick restore device. It's possible things got confused in the upgrade. If that works, continue on to the others that aren't workinkg
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Storing program math results
@hart2hart That's nice! There is a reference in iox 5.8.0 in January to a SQLite database being added for node values, but IIFC it was more a future feature and no details provided. If that were available I would love to store / access values in it, using a client on my pc.
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Just took the Yolink plunge...
@Ross...The "set it high" method does work for my upstairs laundry room fan which was the first project. The fan didn't always get used manually and a couple times the comment "the dryer smells funny". If the fan is used consistently it's not a problem. The dryer's operation will "punch through" upper temp and humidity values fairly quickly and it works. I tried this approach also in the bathroom and it doesn't work. the shower never makes it to a level that is consistently very high, or where it doesn't take a long time to do so. Empirical is a place where yolink shines. I looked at the yolink graph and downloaded the yolink data into a sheet and cacled a delta of 3.5% between readings based on when the shower was actually used. If current reading >3.5% of last reading, the shower was used. It works well now. They only comment for this application with the 8003 is there is dwell in the time that the sensor gets a reading, and when it decides to send it through the hub to the cloud... I can see the readings jump up on the sensor it self, but it can be a few minutes before it makes it back to the plugin to turn the switch on.
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Just took the Yolink plunge...
Same for me with the temp sensors... in fact after installing them I found my kitchen fridge & freezer temps were way off and both needed to be adjusted with the fridge's controls- i cold make changes and track with the app's graphs. The garage fridge door stays open sometimes when grandkids go to get something and don't close it completely.. a simple ISY program alerts me. The only challenge was my first use of the 8003 temp humidity in my bathroom to operate the vent fan when the humidity rises. Since humidity is relative, I couldn't put a raw value (like 45%) in the program as it moves around. It took more elaborate ISY programming than I anticipated to capture the humidity and compare at every reading so I got the "slope" right... Too low of a delta and just walking in, siting and breathing in the area starts the fan.... Too high a slope and doesn't start after the shower is used. The built in app's graph was really helpful to look at usage of the room over days and figure it out. It works pretty good now.... the dwell between sensor reports makes it come on a little later than I prefer, but does the job. FYI, in my conversations with yolink (scroll to my messages in this yolink forum)... local api is a software feature release slated for later this year, but not specifically associated with unreleased hub 3. Hub 3 brings a physical ET port and mobile data backup connectivity. Hub 3 does not come with Hub 2's text to speech feature, so I bought hub 2 and did not wait.
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Remote access to PGX
To be fair to UDM I went in on the iPadOS version and saw that my notification server needed to be updated. It was easier than logging through and going to the pgx page, finding the plugin and finding upgrade. My biggest issue with UDM for this function has been being able to navigate and view on a small phone screen, there is and iPadOS versions and its nicely laid out. I'll keep trying it this way and a see if I get stuck.
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Remote access to PGX
Yes, understood and I get that. IIRC the plugins section says ""Beta" in UDM. I tried it out but couldn't do everything I wanted. I too have been "all ports closed" on my router for a long time and will not change that.. your first post confirmed what happens. I don't have many plugins and things have been stable. However I'll be traveling extended trips in Michigan and elsewhere this year and want to be able to deal with plugins if necessary. A RVNC type solution that includes a proxy login like the portal is what its going to take as it stands now.
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Remote access to PGX
I asked this same question another way, the answer is UDI mobile is the recommended way to work with plugins remotely. I want access to the management page. My way is remotely connecting to the house pc using realVNC Connect, so I'm using a web capable device on my network
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Insteon Devices - Cannot Communicate With...
How old is the plm? If it's 6 to 7 years, it was built during the time they were still using crapacitors, and it's likely dieing. Open tools, and look at the plm diagnostics. Also compare the links tables, they should not be a small number or 0 with that many devices. I believe the newer PLMs have better capacitors
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iAqualink plug in no longer able to connect to service
I don't think they would remove their Alexa skill too (assuming that's your access method)- that would cause a bigger riot from a larger crowd. Maybe things are partly cloudy. Another possibility and a thing I've noticed when other plugins can't log in to their respective cloud service is adjusting short and/or long poll... they update how frequently they'll accept polling. @Goose66
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PLM failed?
Was this after an unplug / replug? I think the 4718 is week 47 of 2018.. so its older and in the time period where they were still getting the bad capacitors. Also look at tools/diagnostics/PLM Info status If those are all bad results, I'm guessing the PLM is shot
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PLM failed?
Sometimes unplugging, waiting 10 seconds and replugging will sometimes fix it. How old is the PLM, what's its version number, date? Take a look at this link, starting at step 4, number 2. If the links tables are out of line. Based on how old the PLM is, eg 4,5+ years there's a good chance its bad
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Red blinking error light after storm. ISY OFFLINE
You can try factory resetting it. See page 67 of the manual. https://docs.universal-devices.com/production/ISY User Guide v4.0.5 v2.pdf If that doesn't work, I would submit a ticket
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Portal cost
I hadn't thought about that one. I have the ring plugin and use the ring as a front motion sensor for premise lighting. I barely get out the door and the lights are on.
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Portal cost
The portal also provides these features integrate assistants like Alexa and Google home for verbally controlling eisy Geofencing Remote access to eisy maintenance features remotely: reboot, upgrade packages Creating other accounts for other users to access eisy features with different access levels
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How do I get custom messages in YoLink Speaker hub via Eisy?
Me too. I don't have the distance requirement, but I have 4 temp / humid sensors buried in metal / stainless fridge/freezers and they work and show strong signals. Like any technology, its been a learning curve to get yolink's way of thinking (like how long between temp/humdity update), but everything's working I'm getting there. It is a great compliment to an Insteon power line solution.. they both do a great job of what the other doesn't Yes... or learning to drive stick shift all over again ðĪŠð
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How do I get custom messages in YoLink Speaker hub via Eisy?
I've not used it yet, but planning on it, it's part of the PG3 plugin config. Go to yolink plugin Config Scroll down to custom config parameters Number of TTS, and then each gets a field to type the message in I'm also making the leap that if you've added them in the app, try restarting the yolink plugin, that's when config changes are addressed
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Insteon II motion sensor off time out
Guess I didn't remember that. Occupancy & lighting is the only thing I need to do. The On Only use goes back to my original MS1, that's the only way I'd use it. Since this one is hardwire powered, I was ok with a shorter wait cycle.. but have always kept it a couple minutes or less It does work. After reading your post, my wife was leaving through the garage. I took 4 screen shots of the program.. When she opened the door to the garage She backed her car out I waited 5 minutes and opened the door (had to visit the drinks fridge ðð) Waited for 10 minutes after my last garage movement. The second and third time, the program restarted and the 10 minutes started again
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Insteon II motion sensor off time out
No, it's the opposite of that. If there is movement in the garage, the lights to go on, and stay on from the last motion + 10 minutes.... every time. Each time the MS fires, it turns on the scene and restarts the program; which restarts the timer. If they get turned off, and I went back in, they'd come back on... timer program running, or not. I adopted this from my outside and driveway motion lights at my last house, and learned this method from others here. Here is the program Garage Motion - [ID 0042][Parent 0041] If 'Garage / Garage Motion.1 Motion' is switched On Then Wait 10 minutes Set 'Garage / Garage Lights' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')
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Insteon II motion sensor off time out
I do something similar for my garage and it works. I put the MS and switch(es) in a scene, so the sensor turns the light turns on instantly I have a program watching for the MS to turn on it waits 10 minutes and then turns lights off I have the MSII configured Its plugged in, not battery I set it to send on only as my program turns it off It waits 10 second before sensing movement (this may be part of the issue you're having, how long is the time out) If you are battery, you may want to make this closer to the 4 minutes, but just under
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Admin Console Help
When you launch the isy finder and click your isy, pick 'Cloud' and it will load the latest and correct AC
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KPL Problem
Wondering about the plm.. How old is it?