MikeB

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.

But, isn't there another trigger involved? How are you activating this program? By a KPL button? If so, I don't see why it wouldnt work - event without the second program. Say you have a KPL button (non-toggle off) in the master bedroom that you press to flash the kids lights 5 minutes before bed: If Control 'MasterBedControls1F' is switched Off And Status 'KidsRoom1' is On Then Set 'KidsRoomScene' Off Set 'KidsRoomScene' On Set 'KidsRoomScene' Off Set 'KidsRoomScene' On Wait 5 Minutes Set 'KidsRoomScene' Off Or am I missing something? What else are you using for a trigger other than checkng to see if the room is on?

Good point, I'm not sure. I'll let someone else (who might have tried something similar) answer.

Create a 2nd program with no IF statement to flash the lights on/off. Call that 2nd program from the 1st program.

Make sure to close all browser windows before clearing the Java cache.

With 2.6.6 my ISY polled all device when rebooted. I'm finding that 2.6.7 does not do this on my ISY. I assume I can get the same functionality by setting my 'Nightly Query' to 'run at reboot'. Anyone else notice this change?

For the type of action, choose "Adjust Scene" instead of "Insteon".

Correct. I'm trying to be as efficient as possible (only send out commands when I need to), so basically I'm checking both the setpoint and current temp. If the setpoint is already set, I'm not going to send a redundant command. If the current temp does not warrant a setpoint change, I don't bother changing it.

I have lots of scenes that I trigger from switches like that, and I haven't had to add any waits. Is "Family Room Light" a controller of a fairly large scene by chance? If so, maybe there's a considerable amount of traffic going on that's drowning out your scene command. But if it's a standalone switch, or maybe a controller in a 2 or 3 switch scene, I'm surprised you're having that issue.

That's my understanding as well.

Did you add all the devices to the scene as 'Controllers'? It sounds like the load bearing switch is only a 'Responder' to the scene.

Ditto!