paulbates

How did you add it, Linking Mode, or NEW Insteon Device? There are a number of options for the Heatpump version, even multiple models, Thermostat 2.0 (?) . Have you tried manually adding it using one of these?

Did you disable them last year? I just got mine out yesterday for this year and step 1 was to re-enable. I don't want false errors the rest of the year when they are not plugged in.

Yep. Keep that cart loaded up so they see shoppers with their hand on the mouse....

Barry, based on your post, I took a stroll down memory lane to my prior HA package's forum, that I migrated from over a year ago. I found a thread querying users, like I was, as to why they hadn't upgraded to the latest base HA package version, There were 2 basic issues: The developers of the HA package led us into Insteon in the 2005 timeframe, but over-extended in zwave develpment and essentially dropped insteon and selling insteon products. Its further confusing that they let a great developer take over the insteon plugin, but then released a very minimalist insteon plugin that is not supported. The process to upgrade to the latest version of base package was the same as starting over. So I treated is as such and investigated the alternatives. I know that there are hard tradeoffs, its how they are managed that matters. Over a year later, its still clear that choosing and migrating to the ISY was the best decision I could have made. Paul

Both. The new plms are supposed to fix issues with cheap capacitors in previous versions that have been shown to fail at around 2 years. Not everyone has these failures. I had a USB PLM on homeseer that lasted well over 3 years and I was able to sell it when I came to ISY. It comes down to your ability to weather a failure. If you can afford wait to order and receive a new PLM if yours goes bad, then hang on to the $$. If your automation can't be down 4 - 7 days, then have a backup ready.

That's a completely new one for me. I've not heard of insteon signals causing motors to change speeds or any other non controlled effects. Sounds like there are things to look in to there but not sure where to start.

Insteon powerline signals are orders of magnitude less powerful than AC current powering the furnace. That sounds like an onboard, internal furnace problem or sensor wiring problem. If you found specific web links about this problem, I would research those well and mention them. Since there is precedent for the problem you are having online without insteon, I would suggest not bringing it up, it will turn into an investigative rat hole.

Hi K Firrmware development for the 99 was sunset a while back, maybe over a year ago... no changes or fixes will be coming. The ISY Portal and Echo integration are being built on the 994i and recent firmware for it. The network module has been improved regularly in newer firmwares as well. I would upgrade to the 994i, get that working, and begin your echo adventure after that. Paul

I would try a factory reset and then use the admin console to restore device and retest. Sometimes insteon devices lose their way and need to be reprogrammed, and its a relatively quick procedure. The other possibility is that its going bad, but I have not witnessed this particular behavior before. What year did you buy it? Between 2011-2012, these had some manufacturing problems. Paul

Teken Yep, that one still feels like a taunt. I am very fortunate that I finished all my keypad projects a while back. There are a couple of places I wanted to simplify functionally and go 8 - 6, but it means more buttons, so I've decided against, for this reason Paul

I've been watching this all year. Apparently there has not been enough threat from zwave yet, and Smartlabs offering an integrated solution with the echo must be very attractive for those that want to take it out of the box and get it working, so more people are buying. Things seem to be on their side for the moment. Basic items like switchlinc dimmers and relays, plus the items in the image, are 10% cheaper at Menards. If I have a new project that needs one of these items, or need an emergency replacement of a staple insteon device, its faster and cheaper for me to go brick an mortar. They do keep a limited number of things in stock so for other items I wait for the black Friday sale. And as Bipto pointed out in a related recent post, I'm waiting until the very end of the sale before committing. In the past, things get more lucrative the longer you wait. Get that cart loaded up though, so they see your finger hovering over the mouse button

What do you have in mind? Its ok usually to have multiple different scenes, with many of the same participants, and use them by function when needed

Hi 0% = Off, 100% is on. So if its being set at 0%, its working as expected. If dimmers are involved, percentages in between will be some level of dim. If this isn't what you meant, can you post an image of the admin console screen with the participants in it? Paul Edit: Some switches bought in bundles are preset with scenes in them. If the above isn't it, I would factory reset them, and then 'restore device' to each

Agreed Teken It is certainly true that thermostat location, vent /damper adjustment and active humidity control are much bigger factors in comfort than brands of thermostat and remote control features.. and no matter how much you spend on a thermostat, it can't over come basic HVAC system issues. I will say for sure going to active humidification control, to overcome dry northern winters, made a noticeable difference health wise for us last year, and periodic fan cycle in "between" seasons as well to filter allergens out of the air. Paul

Are you sure your programs are ok, no continuous execution? You could tell by looking at admin console under programs, any of the program icons "flashing". If you look at the plm or the ISY in a normal state, are the lights blinking? If the above 2 are not the case, then you have some serious line noise coming from somewhere. I have a inlinelinc controlling noisy lowvoltage lights. They work 99% of the time, but fail the scene test almost always. I also had to put filters on one of my landscape lighting transformers for the same reason. Paul

Interesting. Don't wireless devices send 2 on's and 2 off's sequentially? I'm pretty sure my MS does.

I've noticed that before too when factory resetting insteon devices. I can delete a device, and not touch the programs and add it back in. The ISY programs "find" it when it returns, when the name is the same. I've never tried with a different name, don't know if that or the address is key in that association.

I've had that problem with several of mine, out of 5. There is a problem with some of them, usually associated with a particular manufacturing year. My defective ones were from the 2011-2012 time frame. I believe I've seen posts that they can be repaired if you are electronically inclined. I did not take that route, I replaced them. Factory resetting them sometimes helps for a while, but eventually the ones with those symptoms go bad. How old are they, you might be under warranty? Even if you're not, I would call that story in to SmartHome, if you bought them there. I've had luck by stating my case nicely but assertively. I can't hurt to try. Also, I would consider a whole house power conditioner on your panel if you don't have one. It reduces overvoltages and spikes that can harm insteon devices and other electronics. Paul

Xathros- Cards eventually fail from repetitive operations. If deleting it ends up being ok, I wonder if it would be better to rename it to space1.bad? If its a bad sector, nothing should try and access that location any longer Paul

Thanks Techman! Only a few Insteon things are excluded, and those are already discounted packs. The link is: (need to add .html) http://www.smarthome.com/blockbuster15.html Looks like some good items. I have had a togglinc and a few other items in mind, looks like its time!

I would read this thread from this week. I agree with Michael, I think its a complicated approach to maintain. I would suggest watching that thread and see if other people try it and evaluate their success before trying it. I have the ISY portal linked to my google account and waiting for UDI to complete their integration work,

I have that behavior too, on and off over 4 years of using insteon MSs. Not necessarily lithium, but associated with battery changes. I think once the voltage gets low enough, they "flip out" Factory resetting, putting it in link mode, restoring the device and checking settings usually makes it stop. Paul

When you login through the portal, you do not need either of those things. However, if you are using mobile apps that need direct access, or you access your Home Area Network for other reasons besides the ISY, you may still want those things.

I came to ISY from having a hub on Homeseer. When I set up my ISY and PLM, I tried to keep the hub and use the functionality in both places. There wasn't siri control at the time, but I wanted to use the insteon app as my mobile solution. It was too much trouble. The basic problem comes from how each controller (PLM, HUB) considers its dominion over the insteon devices. It results in the necessity to test each system for any new device or and scene change. I gave up on this approach relatively quickly. The time I wanted to spend on automation projects was spent trying to make sure that each change from one system was not breaking the other solution.

Hi Mitch First, I would contact UDI and see what they can do for you. Depending how old your ISY is, they will most likely work with you. Possible, they can help you resolve whatever is going on with your ISY. I came from Homeseer and used the Insteon Hub on Mark Sandler's Insteon plugin prior to moving to the ISY, here are the tradeoffs. If you want integration flexibility and depth, the ISY is the choice. These capabilities can't be found in the hub. The hub has very basic scheduling. No programming logic / environment. Can you give examples of the types of automation you do through programs today on the ISY? If you want voice/phone remote control and simple set up, the Hub is the answer. It is easier to set up, and does remote control fairly well. The ISY has proven to be the best solution for me out of Homseer, Insteon Hub and SH Houselinc. Having said that, I am definitely a type 1 on the list above. Paul