MikeB

Maybe one of the UDI guys can chime in with a solution, but I can tell you that your ISY doesn't NEED to have the 'enable internet access' set to allow access from the web - all that function does is create a UPNP port forward in your router (if capable). With a static IP set on the ISY, and a manual port forward created on your router, you can access the ISY all you want without using 'enable internet access'. What happens when you try to access the ISY from the web after one of these outages occurs?

The ISY actually doesn't really care what it has for a public IP address. I think one of 2 things is happening: - your router is giving the ISY a new internal IP address, so the UPNP port forward that is created when you originally did an 'enable internet access' is no longer pointing to the ISY. - the UPNP port forward created when you originally did an 'enable internet access' is somehow being deleted when the router is rebooted, so you must run that function again to recreate the port forward Either way, if I were in your shoes, I would do the following: 1 - Set your ISY to a static IP address. Make sure to choose an address outside of your router's DHCP range. 2 - Manually create the port forward on your router. For HTTPS, forward port 443 to your ISY's IP address. If you use HTTP, also forward port 80. See here: http://www.universal-devices.com/mwiki/ ... IP_Address and here: http://www.universal-devices.com/mwiki/ ... o_Your_ISY (Configuring a non-UPNP router) Good luck!

Absolutely. Check here: http://www.universal-devices.com/mwiki/ ... IP_Address Make sure to assign it an address outside of your router's DHCP range.

I haven't put much thought into this, and I certainly haven't tried it (so please excuse me if I'm missing something), but if this is a concern couldn't an ISY program be used to keep these switches in sync? If Status 'Switch1' is On And Status 'Switch2' is not On Then Wait 1 second Set 'Switch2' On Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') If Status 'Switch2' is On And Status 'Switch1' is not On Then Wait 1 second Set 'Switch1' On Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

I'm not 100% sure, but as far as I know SwitchLinc Dimmers with the updated tact switches are marked v3.2 and higher. I also believe SwitchLinc Relays with the updated tact switch are marked v2.5 and higher. The ISY is showing the firmware version #, which might not necessarily compare well with the marked version #. For example, my v3.1 and v3.2 SwitchLinc Dimmers both show firmware v.27 (per the ISY). An updated hardware component might warrant a new sticker version #, but might not warrant updated firmware.

Unfortunately, this is a known limitation with Insteon virtual 3-way configurations.

Automatic updates will only download release firmware. Firmware newer than yours is still beta, so you will have to download and update manually. Check out this thread for the latest firmware (currently 2.6.7): http://forum.universal-devices.com/viewtopic.php?t=1613

Yes.

Pull the set button out for 10 seconds or so, pop it back in to its original position (don't press/hold it down).

I'm sure you can find something cheaper, but for the record I'm using this adapter from Radio Shack: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... 552559&cp=

Are you running the latest version of Java? Try going to www.java.com and check to be sure.

lol! Good idea, and I'm sure easy for them to implement if they see enough of a demand.

Was able to add a beta Motion Sensor to the ISY firmware 2.6.7 - put the Motion Sensor into linking mode - 'New Insteon Device' on the ISY - forced device type to SwitchLinc Relay - typed in address of Motion Sensor - hit Cancel and let the ISY do its thing When the Motion Sensor detects motion, ISY shows the device at 20%. After the Motion Sensor's time out period, the ISY shows the device at OFF. I was able to create a quick program to turn on a light with motion, and turn it back off after the Motion Sensor's timeout period. The program is processed relatively quickly - definitely more responsive than using ISY programs triggered by my X10 motions, though obviously not as quick as a direct link between the Motion Sensor and responding device. Here is a sample program: If Status 'Motion' is not Off Then Set 'Lamp' On Else Set 'Lamp' Off I was also able to create a scene using the Motion Sensor as a controller. Lights respond nearly instaneously in this scenario. Explicit support for the motion sensor in a future ISY firmware will be nice, but it's definitely usable in 2.6.7.

I would suspect a bad unit since the incorrect temperature shows on the thermostat unit itself. My gut would say its more likely a bad thermostat than the Insteon adapter, but you might want to call tech support - maybe its a common issue. Good luck!

I believe this is an Insteon limitation - a KPL secondary button must be a responder in a scene to be controlled.

For SwitchLinc Dimmers, they must be 'rebooted' after making on-level and ramp rate changes via software. To do this, pull out the plastic air gap for about 10 seconds, then pop it back in (don't hold it in - just return it to its original position).

Hey Boots - FilterLincs are good at filtering noisy devices if you can figure out the source of your issues. - What version PLM are you running? - Do you have a pair of AccessPoints installed on opposite legs in your home? - How many Insteon devices do you have?

I'm trying to find a way to trigger the playback of some audio via the ISY. I'd like to keep it as simple as possible - ideally I'd like to turn on an ApplianceLinc via the ISY that powers up an attached device that would simply start playing the audio. But, I can't seem to think of anything off the top of my head that would do such a thing. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

Do you find many products in this price range that can store and swap between a current and prior firmware version? I certainly don't. While it might be a nice feature, I have no problem re-loading prior firmware if necessary - I keep copies of prior releases, and they're also readily available for download. That's your opinion, which is fine, but keep in mind that there are plenty of ISY users, both advanced and beginner, who have it working quite well with few or no issues.

Is your location correct (choose a city in the same time zone as your own)? The only way I can get my ISY to go off 1 hour is to either turn off DST or change my location to a city outside of my time zone. You might want to turn off DST and change your city, exit, then go back in and enable DST and choose the correct city.

Wow, that was quite a rant. Have you tried clearing your Java cache after the update? I understand many of your frustrations, and I think even the Universal Devices guys will agree to many of your points. If you'd stick around a bit, I think you'd see the amount of time and efford they put into this product (and customer service). I've rarely seen so much functionality added to a product in such a short amount of time. My old ISY-26 does 10x more than it did when I purchased it a year ago. There's still a lot on their to-do list, but there are only so many hours in a day. That being said, I'd love to see someone point out a more efficient, more feature filled , easier to use automation controller for Insteon. You can't, because it doesn't exist. For the amount of things the ISY does in my home, I find it well worth $300.

Is your 'Daylight Saving' box checked?

When adding a TimerLinc to the ISY, it is detected by default as an "Unsupported Device". This will allow the ISY to use the TimerLinc in scenes, but only as a responder. In order to use the TimerLinc as a controller, do a "New Insteon Device" and manually add the TimerLinc as a "SwitchLinc Relay". This will allow the ISY to use the TimerLinc as a controller and/or responder in scenes. The ISY will be aware of state changes when controlling the TimerLinc (and any linked devices) with its ON/OFF button, located on the front of the unit, or through it's programmed timer events. However, the ISY will NOT be aware of state changes if the TimerLinc is turned on via its 'load sensing' feature.

Just a followup - My problem is only occuring with the above program if the program queries my Thermostat Adapter. If I change it to query something else, like a Switchlinc Relay, my ISY polls all devices at startup as expected. If I set it to query the Thermostat Adapter, my ISY never runs its initial poll of all devices.

Thanks Rand. I believe my problem is related to the following program, which is set to 'run at startup': If From 12:00:00AM For 24 hours Then Repeat Every 15 minutes Set 'OfficeThermostat' Query Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') If this program is set to NOT 'run at startup', my ISY queries fine after reboot.