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After you re-added the switch to the ISY, did you update the device in the portal (delete and add back)? Did you update the device in the Alexa app (delete and add back)? If not, then delete the device from the app first and the from the portal and go through the adding process again.

Some of my TriggerLincs (Open/Close Sensor) have a heartbeat mode, others don't. After you factory reset the device, add it back using Link Management.

Is both your firmware and UI 4.5.4? If not, then expect the unexpected.

It's always best to be on-site when making changes to the ISY.

PLMs are known to run warm (but not hot). The ISY does not have a power cable, it has a connection for an external power supply. Is that what you mean?

Do you have the Pro version? If so, then simply disable automatic writes to battery powered devices.

Those are two strong indications of a failed PLM. Be sure to follow the instructions word for word when replacing the PLM. Fortunately, if you make an error, you can start anew. https://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY-99i/ISY-26_INSTEON:File_Menu#Restore_Modem_.28PLM.29

Alexa can only turn a program on. In the portal, expose the program as a light.

A software upgrade tries to update everything it can find on your network. If you have an ISY Pro, then you can disable battery updates all at once without disabling anything.

Do you have any battery powered devices? Have you updated them (one-at-a-time)? If your response is yes and no, respectively, then that's a probable cause for the slowdown. The reason is that the ISY is attempting to update each device sequentially, but can't if they're not in linking mode.

The title doesn't mention that an Elk is required, so, in the event a reader does not have an Elk, here's a simple solution that also allows voice control, but voice is not needed. This program selects the appropriate program to run. On closes the garage door (the door is On the opening) and Off opens it (the garage door is off the opening). GG1 Open/Close If - No Conditions - (To add one, press 'Schedule' or 'Condition') Then Run Program 'GG1 Close' (If) Else Run Program 'GG1 Open' (If) These programs actually control the garage door. Both programs are disabled. The If statement checks for the state of the garage door, open or closed. The controller is a MimoLite Z-Wave relay. You can just as easily use an I/O Linc. GG1 Open If Status 'GG / Garage1 Control / GG1 ZW028 Binary Sensor' is On Then Set 'GG / Garage1 Control / GG1 ZW028 Binary Switch' On Wait 2 seconds Set 'GG / Garage1 Control / GG1 ZW028 Binary Switch' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') GG2 Close If Status 'GG / Garage2 Control / GG2 ZW026 Binary Sensor' is Off Then Set 'GG / Garage2 Control / GG2 ZW026 Binary Switch' On Wait 2 seconds Set 'GG / Garage2 Control / GG2 ZW026 Binary Switch' Off Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

Select Skills, search for ISY. Select ISY Optimized for Smart Home V2. The disable option will appear. Don't forget to Forget All.

Not directly. I'm using an Autelis Shade Control for Somfy that's interfaces between the ISY and the Somfy RTS interface. It's somewhat costly at $200, but allows using the ISY for all Somfy commands plus it provides for up to three more presets. From what I've heard, the Somfy Z-Wave interface doesn't have a Stop command, but I can't verify that as I'm using RTS exclusively for 14 window coverings. There's pretty much nothing the Autelis can't accomplish with Somfy motors and the RTS (Radio Trransmission, Somfy) interface.

Here's a snippet of my other world. Note especially the request at the bottom of the page referring to Edge.

Hi Brett, I just tried Edge and was able to log in. Did you actually try? Google Chrome also works.

Can you browse to the ISY's IP address including the port, if you set one, for example, 192.168.0.ab:cdefg? If not, then try to ping the IP address without the port number. No success for both indicates that the ISY's IP address has changed. Browse to https://www.universal-devices.com/99i/. Do not use Firefox.

kissfan, The Z-Wave fan controller is not even in the same ballpark as the FanLinc. There exists two important differences. One is that, unless you are looking at the controller when changing speeds, it's difficult to see what speed you're changing to. I know, I had one installed and removed it. But most important, it is not really a replacement for the FanLinc. The Z-Wave controller handles only the fan. the Insteon FanLinc controls both the fan speed and the brightness of the light. Two Z-Wave device are required to accomplish that. The main advantage of the FanLinc is that you get both controllers in one device. Only a single-gang box is required. If you're retrofitting, a significant aspect of both protocols, then consider that many homes have only that single-gang box. Consider also, that virtually all non-HA remote controlled fans allow that. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- asbril, The 3- and 5-button in-wall remotes seems promising, but battery powered is really a disadvantage and still no replacement for the 8-button Insteon keypad. But, why battery powered unless it mounts on the wall and not to a wall box, same as the Insteon Mini Remote. If so, then still, not really a replacement for the Insteon Keypad. Rather, it mimics an already available Insteon device, but with 3 and 5 buttons as opposed to 4 and 8. And, there's no Insteon replacement for the Z-Wave doorbell nor any Insteon lock that comes close to Z-wave locks. I choose the best of both and would never restrict myself to one protocol if a better device is available in another protocol, even if that device is not compatible with the ISY. Apparently, stagnation applies to both products

No matter how fast Z-Wave is growing, an increase in the number of products available is of no avail if the new products do not include replacements for Insteon devices that are still not available as Z-Wave devices, to wit, both the FanLinc and the multi-button keypads. OTOH, no Insteon product comes close to Z-Wave compatible locks. BTW, what are some of the new Z-Wave devices (e.g., did not exist)? I do agree that there are significant advances in the Z-Wave protocol which leads to improved, but not necessarily new products

I use Amazon's Echo. The Alexa smartphone app allow you to create routines to be able to tell the Alexa device to Open or Close the curtains.

With Alexa, if I assign "hallway light" as a spoken, then Alexa waits the hear, "turn on hallway light." What makes that different from what Google Home does?

Why would the source of the "spoken" matter?

Insteon_Controller is any controller such as a KPL button or SwitchLinc or Remote button. Insteon_Device is any On/Off device. Do not use a dimmer. If Control 'Insteon Controller' is switched On And Control 'Insteon Controller' is not switched Off Then Set 'Insteon_Device' On Wait 1 minute Set 'Insteon_Device' Off Else Set 'Insteon_Device' On Wait 1 minute Set 'Insteon_Device' Off If you use voice, then On will run Then and Off will run Else. I prefer that On closes the window covering and Off opens it. If you use routines, then you can use Open and Close instead of Off and On.

Insteon_Controller is any controller such as a KPL button or SwitchLinc or Remote button. Insteon_Device is any On/Off device. Do not use a dimmer. If Control 'Insteon Controller' is switched On And Control 'Insteon Controller' is not switched Off Then Set 'Insteon_Device' On Wait 1 minute Set 'Insteon_Device' Off Else Set 'Insteon_Device' On Wait 1 minute Set 'Insteon_Device' Off If you use voice, then On will run Then and Off will run Else. I prefer that On closes the window covering and Off opens it. If you use routines, then you can use Open and Close instead of Off and On.

What I named the program is inconsequential, use whatever name you desire. Asking Alexa to turn the program_name On, runs Then. Off runs Else. So, if the spoken you assign to the program is, say, Lemon, then, "Alexa, turn the Lemon on," will lock the lock and, "Alexa, turn the lemon off," will unlock it. However, the ability to lock a lock is built into Alexa. You only need to ask Alexa to lock the name you assigned to the lock itself. For security reasons, a program is required to unlock the door.

The routine should have remained intact with the exception that what, "Alexa Will" do needs updating as the device, scene, and/or program is gone. But, if you deleted them, then they need re-creating as you've done.