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Yes...should have been 994. I will make the submission to UDI support...thanks!

Today I received the Z-Wave dongle. I went ahead and updated the ISY-99Ri firmware and installed the dongle. I am now trying to purchase the Z-Wave module. However, when I go to (Help/Purchase Modules) nothing happens. If I go to (Help/Manage Modules) it states that my modules are up to date. I did notice that since the update, internet access on my ISY is no longer enabled. When I try to enable it I just get an error. By reading other forum entries it appears this should not be a problem and the modules issue is not related. Is that correct? Thank you!

Eric, I had the same concern you have. I have no programming background at all. But I had a pretty good idea of the things I wanted to do and knew that once I started playing with it I would want to add more functionalities. That is why I went with the ISY994i instead of the Insteon Hub (or other devices). I did some reading and then started asking questions both here and at the Insteon forum. I have decided to stick with basic programs and scenes initially. Then when I get some time I'll dive into more in depth things. I now have 9 Insteon devices installed and 12 waiting to be installed hopefully this weekend. Some of the initial reading that helped me: - This forum - The Wiki page http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=Main_Page - The Insteon forum (for your Insteon devices) http://forum.smarthome.com/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=9 There are some other pages such as http://homeautomationguru.com/insteon-motion-controlled-lights/ that helped me. I do everything from my Mac Mini, iPad Mini, and iPhone.

Thanks Xathros and johnnyt! I will check both issues today and will report back.

Excellent...thanks LeeG!

I currently have 7 battery powered devices (5 Insteon motion sensors and 2 hidden door sensors). I have setup a series of email messages so I am notified when the battery is low in any of these devices. Ever since setup, I receive the email for every device at the set times. I have one of the motion sensors low battery showing "On", however, when it senses motion it only blinks once. All others are "Off". So I am assuming that there is something wrong with the program below. I wrote one program for each individual device since I have a different message for each one. If Control 'Basement / Basement - Front MS-Low Bat' is switched On And Time is 3:00:00PM Or Time is 6:00:00PM Then Send Notification to 'Cassius' content 'Basement Front Motion Sensor Low Battery' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Does anyone see anything wrong here? Thanks in advance for your assistance. Cassius

The switch is at the top of the stairs. So if I am going from the family room down to the basement, I have to open the door first and the door sensor turns the lights on. The switch is just to the right after I have opened the door. One of the motion sensors is placed at the top of the stairs pointed towards the door. If I have left the basement and the door was open, then the lights will go out. But when I return the motion sensor will pick me up before I get to the first step. I was initially going to do just motion sensors and not the door sensor. But what I like about the door sensor is that by the time the door is wide open, the lights are immediately on. In fact, my wife initially thought that the lights were staying on. Seems a bit redundant, but I prefer it that way with our little boy going downstairs on his own. I am still playing with the time and will most likely adjust as we go. I will probably end up somewhere between 5 and 10 minutes.

Yeah! It did happen, but I was able to get away with "it's the testing phase". I also got a lightbulb for the lamp on her nightstand and a mini remote. I created some scenes for her and I am back on the plus side. Yes, I do get the beep. So that helps. I also installed 3 motion sensors. We should now have full coverage. This is what I have and it is running smoothly with 3 motion sensors: If Control 'Basement / Basement - Left MS-Sens' is switched On Or Control 'Basement / Basement - Center MS-Sens' is switched On Or Control 'Basement / Basement - Right MS-Sensor' is switched On Or Control 'Basement / Basement - Door Sensor' is switched On Then Set 'Basement / Basement - Light Switch' On Wait 3 minutes Set 'Basement / Basement - Light Switch' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') As EricK pointed out, we get a beep just before the lights are going to turn off. So it gives us time to trigger the motion sensor. That should not happen very often with 3. But we now have time to play with them and adjust as necessary. Thanks to both for your help! I feel better now about the programs and scenes and will be moving to setup the outside lights in the next few days.

Thanks oberkc and EricK! I didn't have much time to play with it this weekend. But I will be working on it today and tomorrow. I did some additional reading on programs and scenes. To answer your questions: - I now realize that there was no reason to write 3 programs. I started by following the basic program instructions on the Wiki, which stated to use "status". But now I see that I should be using "control". Also, I want the program to work 24/7. I did not see an option for "anytime", so I am assuming I just don't need to specify a time. The basement lights just need to be controlled by the door sensor to turn on as soon as the door is opened. If the door is left open or closed, I want a delay of 2 minutes before the lights are turned off. Because my wife works out in the basement, I want the motion sensors so the lights stay on while motion is detected. I figured that I should add a delay of 2 minutes for the lights to be turned off if no motion is detected. Yesterday I got 2 additional motion sensors. I think that with 3 I should have good coverage in that area. I will work on this tonight and will post what I come up with. Thanks again! Cassius

Thanks Michel and Eric! I'll give the scenes a try to see what works best. Thanks for the tip! Cassius

I am working on creating my first program(s). This is what I am trying to accomplish: - Hidden door sensor 2845-222 on basement door controls dimmer switch 2477D. Lights are turned on when door is opened. - When door is closed, lights wait 2 minutes before turning off. - Motion sensor 2842-222 in basement keeps lights on when motion is sensed, even if door is closed. This is what I have: Program 1 If From 12:00:00AM To 12:00:00AM (next day) And Status 'Basement / 2B.30.5F.1 - Door Sensor' is On Then Set 'Basement / Basement - Light Switch' On Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Program 2 If Control 'Basement / 2B.30.5F.1 - Door Sensor' is switched On Then Set 'Basement / Basement - Light Switch' On Wait 2 minutes Set 'Basement / Basement - Light Switch' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Program 3 If Control 'Basement / Basement - Motion Sensor-Sens' is switched On Then Set 'Basement / Basement - Light Switch' On Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') I did some testing and it appears to be working ok. Does this look ok or is there a better way to implement it? Right now if the door is open for more than 2 minutes and no motion is sensed then the lights go out. I like it since it allows for the lights to go off if the door is left open. However, if someone is going to come back into the room, the motion sensor does not pick up motion at the top of the stairs. I am thinking that I will need another motion sensor. Or is there a better way to program this? Thanks in advance! Cassius