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Yes. I've used all of those versions, and have 3 W10 systems today. Some notes Its generally better to download the admin console java app and run it locally from an icon on your desktop, rather than starting with a browser link. Chrome for instance, will no longer support launching java apps. The directions on doing this are with each firmware version Firewall and operating systems have become more and more safeguarded against 'bad' java apps, and software like the admin console pay the price in terms of have to configure firewalls and allow the admin console software. You have to be more diligent than ever in clearing java cache when upgrading ISY firmware versions It likely you won't experience these roadblocks. If you run into problems, check back here and/or search the forum for W10, Windows 10, etc Paul

The firmware updates for the 99i stopped a few years ago, and that firmware has deprecated SSL certificates vs current TLS, That's what's caused the issue. Said in a straightforward way, you'll want to start by upgrading your ISY 99i to the 994i and the latest firmware. Depending what software to access the ISY you are running on your iphone, that will likey solve that problem. The portal has a lot of advantages, but on the 99i you won't be able to participate. UDI offers an upgrade path for you, see the upgrades and refurbished: https://www.universal-devices.com/sales/ Paul

If you have the ISY portal, you can assign programs for alexa to turn on and off. The 'if' can be empty. The then would invoke the appropriate network resource. This can also be done with IFTTT with the Maker channel as the Then channel Paul

Its hard to have this kind of technology/ capability and expect children to self manage, at ages where they are learning and exploring their world verbally. Smart phones, tablets, computers can/should be managed and locked. Alexa can't be currently, (eg voice id). And even if you put it on a higher shelf to prevent direct access to the mic button, constantly managing the mic button would make it worthless IMO.

Hi, Welcome to the forums! Thanks for that report, that is helpful in understanding the line-of-site limitations. Paul

Ok, you're both 'making a row' here....

I remember when the room temperature hit hi 70s it would quit on its own

I care what you think, Stu

We're contained more to 'bursts of absurdity', who can ask her the most off the wall question. I only added a few HA things to start with and watch what happens. In your situation I would avoid thermostats, locks, garage doors etc, if you have them. It sounds like you decided on not using the portal, FWIW, it makes it a lot easier. Paul

Here's something to try to prove it. Bring up the admin console and click on the scene. Say "Alexa turn <name> down" or "Alexa dim <name>" It will dim or brighten 9% for either one of those Paul

You have to repeat it few times if full on and LED lights to see a change. It works better on already dimmed and/or incandescents, Paul

Hi and welcome to the forums! I have a number of 3 ways as well. I can say "Alexa dim kitchen table" and it works. But its only incremental I only have the scene published, none of the individual devices Paul

I've had to couple it with a variable resistor to set the right point trigger point, but it is binary on/off for sure.

It has one in and one out.

There are a couple of alternatives. Here is a program that uses the dusk sensor in an insteon motion sensor, and checks for dusk as a fall back. Its unlikely, but if the sensor is sensing motion at the same time as the dusk call, it misses it. I also have "Fast on" for a local switch to turn on the associated items. The sunset - 45 for 45 minutes insures that dark storm system doesn't set it off early, or the occasional eclipse. Turning them on Lights on Dusk - [ID 0009][Parent 0006] If ( From Sunset - 45 minutes For 45 minutes And Control (Old) 'Yard / Premise Lights / Driveway Motion-Sensor-Dusk.D' is switched On ) Or Time is Sunset + 4 minutes Or 'Kitchen / Back Deck' is switched Fast On Then Set Scene 'Yard / Yard and Lamp Security / Yard light - Lanscape Lights ' On Wait 32 seconds Set Scene 'Yard / Yard and Lamp Security / Yard Lights On' On Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Turn on yard lights by driveway dusk sensor The 32 second delay between the landscape lights and everything else is becuase the landscape lights have 30 second delay after powerup The From / For conditions prevent early turn on by a heavy late afternoon storm Another way to achieve this, if you have the climate module, and a nearby weather station that reports Light %, that can be used too. Turning them off To turn them off, simply have a program at that time that turns them off. Paul

Jeff I have a number of virtual lighting circuits that don't need the ISY and PLM other than configuration. The ISY and PLM can be unplugged / dead and they still operate fine Paul

Hi Jeff On the one hand, its a key component and worth having a back up. In this case especially since they are so brittle and prone to failure. I bought one on sale a while back for just this reason On the other, if you are not overly dependent on your Insteon network, it usually takes only a few days via amazon to get a new one. Paul

Agreed with Rahnee I don't do unix development, but was able to follow the step by step directions for venlink/nodelink to set the Rpi up from scratch and load the programs. Now, I don't even look at the Rpi any longer, it just runs like any other appliance. There are template ISY watchdog programs for seeing if the services died, but they've only run when I've tested them by pulling the plug Whether you write your own code or run DSClink, you'll need something like this. The users of DCSlink are usually very complimentary of its capabilities. Its a small .net program. If you have a windows desktop, set it up and see if you like it. If it works, then think about how to permanently deploy it. Paul

Yes, The ISY does have a robust rest API for writing back into it, but that code has to run on something to generate the rest call Paul

Hi and welcome to the forums! You can use the networking module, but it supports outbound TCP/IP packets from the ISY in different formats only, and not responses back. In short, no matter if you use DSClink in ISY V4 FW, Nodelink which is its V5 FW incarnation, or write your own code, you'll need an external server for that interface code to execute. Similar to automatioshacks DSClink, I've used Venlink on V4 FW and now Nodelink on V5 FW. I'm currently using a raspberry pi but have also run them on a windows desktop.UDI has hinted at offering a product that is an ISY and Nodeserver platform in one, but there is no date that I've heard of on the horizon. Paul

Hi Adrian, welcome to the forums The red text and other behavior is significant evidence that the PLM has died. You can try unplugging the PLM and ISY replugging the PLM in, wait 10 seconds Plug in the ISY See if that helps. If the procedure above helps, it will only be for a few days. Order a new PLM and follow these directions when it comes in: http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/19331-my-plm-died-and-i-bought-a-new-one-what-should-i-do-next/ Paul

Yes, same software architecture. The rest call goes from IFTTT to the portal, and then the portal calls Devices, Scenes or Programs. There is not a dedicated channel per se, it uses the Maker channel, a IFTTT 'swiss army knife' for this kind application. Paul

You can use IFTTT to command the portal. You use the IFTTT Maker channel, and portal gives you the rest strings to copy and paste to call it from IFTTT. It allows you to keep ports closed on your router. My tests of it were fairly fast, comparable to Alexa turning things on and off.

This may help with the steps to setting up the port forwarding with the router (They call it pinhole) https://portforward.com/pace-plc/5268ac/ The application definition is TCP, from 443 to 443 To Larry's point above, only use port 443 so that your communication with the ISY is secure. To stu's point in post 2, you'll need to create a certificate for your ISY so that communications with it through the internet are secure Paul

Hi Gary Check this link. Depending how your program is set up, you can substitute the name for the address http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY-994i_Series:EMail_and_Networking_Substitution_Variables#Device_Variables_and_Properties I have a program for each battery device and type the text I want into the notification. Depending how many you have, that may not be workable. Paul