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I've always had keypads come set as ordered for 8/6. However, I have occasionally received new devices with insteon links/addresses already in them. I took this to mean it was either a device randomly pulled off the line for a test, or a refurb / return of some kind. (The Homeseer software I used did not have the "remove all links" like ISY so I could see the other links, I'm not able to tell any longer if this happened because ISY does remove them when they are set up) It could also be a production line issue where a batch of '8' configured boards were sent down the line of physical 6's, or the production line set up on the line was set the wrong way. I'm guessing its one of these. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Thanks Xath. If it still worked, it would've stayed. Until a few years ago it was working great. It seems ramping up Insteon devices was part of the problem, along with more chargers, laptops, LEDs, cfls.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The last of X10 was dispatched from my powerline today with 2 keypadlincs and a switch

Thanks Lee!

Hi, I found these docs for the key pressing sequence to turn a 6 button keypad to an 8. I want to to do it the other way round. What are the keys involved to tell the 8 button keypad its a 6? "Off", or "D"? Thanks

My understanding is that the harmony hub requires authentication to access it, and the ISY, at V4 of firmware, doesn't support that 2 way dialogue. If true, we're looking forward to V5 of firmware to explore supporting this device.

Blackbird: It can be either / both. The io_linc with the kit will be looking for contacts that connect to, usually where the opener's button is located. You don't disconnect any existing functionality to do this. For inside of the house control, I have insteon scenes associated with a Keypad key that opens and closes the door. The Key is lit when the door is up. If I'm in the garage, I still push the opener's button control It can depend on the opener. You need to find contacts where the I/O can be connected to cause the open / close action. Here is mine, connected to a Sears Garage door opener. That piece of grey cat 5 wire crosses the opener's contacts and connects to the io linc. If you look at the io_linc page on smart home, the top graphic shows what's intended. You may want to take your opener's wall control down and inspect it, and try crossing contacts that wire to the opener mechanism. Paul

Hi Scyto 1- It could be a power / static issue: Did you have a brown out / blackout/ power issues recently? If so, or a static issue like fitzpatri8 mentioned, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Think about a whole house surge protector if this happens more than several times a year 2- Was the key the "A" key controlling a load? If so, what is connected to the keypad's load, how many watts, etc. If its a light, is it incandescent, LED, CFL, or lowvoltge lighting transformer?

Johnny Not for shut down, but you can mark programs to run on start up. For what I need to do, I consider that the same thing. I won't help with writing variables, but can with other things, Would that work for you? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Finding the right stat is a tricky, multi-dimensional journey. Glad you arrived

Its hit or miss on things that are not core HA devices. Many people have great luck with the 2441TH. I had the same problem that Shannon had, but it was 2 years ago and I did not have the same insight or ability to provide electronic filter remediation to a new product I had just purchased. Its either a trip to nowhere, or a trip to Radio Shack ... no wait... The "land locked" firmware makes it hard from a product life cycle perspective. When I had a gen 1 Hub, it needed to be replaced for firmware reasons. It required credit to be held until I returned the old unit. Not going to lie, not a fan of this model

Alex Try putting combinations of \r and \n at the end of the statement. Telnet needs the carriage return and newline, just like you did on the telnet client. Most likely, your line should look like this SETCH 0101\r\n What I'm not sure about is the commands telnet uses to establish the connection, but the above is a place to start Paul

Thanks for the follow up. You can't go wrong with RCS, they are a "ground up" HVAC company that moved into the the consumer electronics world. Their commercial experience pays big dividends in the home as well. I used their X10 Thermostats for 10 years, very solid devices. It would be good to hear how its working out, what you like, etc after you use it for a while.

There are 2 ways- 1- Send only command mode using network resources from the network module. There are samples on the board if you search for T5800 or T5900 or T6800 2- Use io_guy's feature packed .net app. It gives full read and control capabilities from the ISY. It needs a pc or raspberry pi to run on. It runs in the background and has no impact on the device its running on. It does not need to be dedicated, a "user" pc can run it. The apps are very small and configured via a browser like you would your router. http://forum.universal-devices.com/index.php?/topic/13076-VenLink:-Latest-Version-v0.5.15 Having a program running on a additional box is a non-starter for many. I've had it running for 3 months now and have kinda forgotten about it. For the things I get back, its a very small price for me. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

+1. I have 2 of the T5900's. They have worked out better than expected. The screen can be programed to "dumb thermostat" mode so it looks like a basic stat to the family. Configurable Stage triggers are extremely useful as well, finding a balance of comfort versus burning up gas. The separate humidification cycle feature of the T5900 has measurably improved comfort and health in my house for our dry Michigan winters. The humidity is even all the time and no coughing or itching. Even our pets have stopped their winter scratching. No more separate in room humidifiers.

While it depends on the model, for carrier, I didn't find that much going on in their thermostats that added specific value. There is nothing on the Carrier Infinity list, out side of zone control, that other stats don't do as well or better for my 59TP5 furnaces. 'Variable speed' means 4 speed settings, I run mine at their lowest blower speeds and that works well for a stage 2 system and is also good for general circulation/humidification calls. I do get it if you don't want to have a tug-a-war with the hvac contractor about using their whole solution. Mine was flexible and open to discussing alternatives with me. Its worth getting the pdf for the furnace and understanding its capabilities and settings. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I use two scenes, and the keypad being lit means the door is up. I don't need a program for keypad activation of the door, but a program is needed to test the io linc sensor after 20 seconds of the down action to make sure it completes. I press the lit key to send the door down,and the light goes out and I assume the door goes all the way down. It's rare, but if the door threshold sensor trips midway going down (leaves, debris), and it stops the door or sends it back up, the program relights the key indicating the door is not down. I can't see my door, so this is important. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

It does for controlling HA devices,, but its not a complete replacement for the admin console. It also has a modifiable version called HAD, home automation dashboard. Its well documented and you can modify pages to fit your needs. However, you can't add or manage devices, write or manage programs,etc with these web interfaces. A java applet is a reality, for now, if you go ISY I would not "throw the baby out with the bathwater" on Java alone. I am a recent convert to the ISY from a web/.net based competitor and I found that I could deal with a java applet in my device. I look forward to whatever replaces the Java app, but as an HA controller solution the ISY is very compelling. You also have to consider the "entire package" beyond the device itself. The Universal Device company owners are active members on this forum and are as responsive as they are able to be to user questions and concerns. This one alone trumps java as the access method. Also, this is a great community, lots of inputs and points of views when you need help.

You're too nice. My version would be a program that opened a trap door when any key is pressed

Board feature request: rimshot

Hmm that is wierd. I ordered some keypad keys in december and got them last week. Sent an email during that time to check and they responded promptly Paul

I know they are behind on orders. They "over-dealt" their hand with the holiday shopping specials However I was just able to log in to my account, my orders etc were there Paul

Looks like an 'add a wire' device on the left providing the green and yellow wires. Have you confirmed how they are connected on the furnace side? And to Stu's point, pull the furnace cover and provide a pic of the terminals on that side including a shot of the add a wire. We're only seeing half of the equation. Edit: Larry covered the add-a-wire concern, Sorry Larry, missed that. I'm suspicious that the add-a-wire is at least part of the problem. I believe the answer to this is on the furnace side, nothing more can be done at the stat. If you're not comfortable opening the furnace, I would get an HVAC guy to work through this with you

Wayne Program logging was recently added to ISY Logger. It creates a log entry by program id when the if conditions turn a program on, or when they are no longer true and turn it off . ISY Logger also logs variables that you pick, so you can track the variable changes and program execution together. It creates its own text log, and/or feeds a syslog log. You'll need a desktop or raspberry pi to run the small executable that makes it work. Paul

We (including me) all have to share in the responsibility in this... Google is this big because we allowed it to be. We use google, but do not always have to. We just do.