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Will rooms be implemented in the Amazon Echo, too?
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I have a couple of those locks with no problems. That doesn't help you, but let's you know that it can be done. Do you have any security range extenders? Your screenshot doesn't show.
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Info only: an ISY controller cannot be a controller only, it is also a responder. But, a responder is only a responder.
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What's the additional flexibility?
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In the setup I described, it will function as the built-in motion sensor does, that is, on with motion and off after a predetermined time with the added ability of using an Insteon command to turn it on if it's off and off it it's on, exactly the way the old Insteon floodlight kit worked. If you want more functionality, then you'll need to use an Insteon manager capable of that. What are you using now to control your Insteon network?
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I use Micro Modules with conventional motion sensing floodlights. Connect the wire that goes from the existing sensor to the floodlight(s) to Micro Module sense #1 wire (yellow) instead and the load from the Micro Module to the floodlight(s). And, of course, line and neutral to the Micro Module. That's it.
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Once again a quick fix. Million merci
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It seems to me that State variables just sit around, too, unless they're woken up. it just doesn't make sense from a programming standpoint, to have to poll anything on a regular basis unless specifically asked to do so.
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Well, am I . I gave advice before thoroughly checking. You are correct. Z-Wave devices do not show up in the portal. A scene or program may be the solution.
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Z-Wave, Tools, Synchronize Nodes
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I don't believe that there's a practical limit. Probably the only concern would be if too many State variables triggered programs concurrently. But that isn't directly related to the actual number of variables. Hey, just go ahead. I'm sure others would like to know if you actually reach a limit
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Have you tried Synchronize?
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I am correct. The 8-button Mini Remote lists button B at the top, followed by A, C, D, E, F, G and H.
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What specific device are you controlling?
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I'm wondering why you ask. Is it just curiosity or have you run into a difficulty?
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Although not nearly a quarter of a million, I have a relatively large budget and the ISY is still my choice.
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That's normal. It has to do with the difference between the 4-button and 8-button Mini Remotes and the firmware. In 4-button mode, the top button is A with the right being On. In 8-button mode, the same On button is button B. Because the Mini Remote mode can be changed using the same firmware, it was probably less complex to label the buttons as they appear with the top right button being B, hence at the top of the list.
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Select My Programs. Create a condition that's false. That should prevent any programs from running. (I don't know if it'll stop State variable triggered programs.). Is your ISY still running slow?
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I played with HA as a youngster in the early 50s, all home-brewed based on conventions/shows about the future and, mostly, Popular Mechanics magazine. I got a bit more serious about HA in the late 70's and early 80's, mostly X10 and and, a few home-brewed devices. Half a century later is not the early stages. However, we are in the somewhat early stages (less than a couple of decades) of using sophisticated micro processors for HA and, even more recently, AI.
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Cannot determine Insteon Engine
stusviews replied to Michaelv's topic in INSTEON Communications Issues
The first thing to try is a factory reset. You wnn't lose anything because the ISY has a restore option (right click on the device). You'll need to view the on-line Owner's Manual for factory reset instructions for the problematic devices. -
How many hours on? How may off? Something like this timer may be all you need. There are also electric time clocks that let you have many more On/Off cycles. Here's one that offers 12 On/Off cycles. Edit: 36 cycles
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How do we forget smart home devices in new Amazon mobile app?
stusviews replied to ahwman's topic in Amazon Echo
The very bottom of Smart Home, Devices. -
That's a new one on me. If nothing else helps, a Faraday cage (copper screen) should be easy enough to build. Just wrap the ISY or create something more elaborate
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