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Using the terms dim and brighten in programs may cause some unexpected result. Scenes already respond to those terms. There's also the problem if the lights are at, say, 20%. and you ask Alexa to brighten them to 30%. But, if the lights are at 40%, then you would want to dim them to 30%. I don't believe that Alexa can handle having both brighten to 30 and dim to 30.

No, that won't work I already indicated that the ISY does not support nested IFs. Also, I'm not sure what you are trying to accomplish, the I/O Linc sensor status can be used a a program trigger, There's no need to query it.

There's a ready made IFTTT recipe to return the ecobee3 thermostat to regular scheduling that's easy to implement is you have the ISY portal. It's called, "Resume Ecobee program at night."

A variable is a marker that something has occurred, did not occur or has changed. For example, I use variables to turn off the HVAC if a window or door is left open . IMO, the starting point is the need for a variable. What do you want to accomplish?

The Echo is completely independent of the ISY (except, of course. for ISY device, scenes and programs). Cycling power often helps.

The ISY does not have nested IFs as a construct. In any case, that won't solve the reverse the Trigger Reverse problem.

Here's the instructions for setting the LED brightness level on older KPLs: Variable Backlight Brightness KeypadLinc Dimmer’s button backlighting can be set to two different brightness levels. • If six key button plate is installed, simultaneously press the “A” and “D” buttons to toggle between backlight levels. • If eight key button plate is installed, simultaneously press the “C” and “F” buttons to toggle between backlight levels.

Does the light turn off if you don't close the door? Are the sensor and hall light members of a scene?

The ISY cannot press and/or hold any button at all. The ISY can remotely cause button A to send an on or off via a scene (because the ISY itself behaves as a scene controller). The ISY can also change the state of the button LED without sending any signal.

And yes, you can code around the problem by selecting Trigger Reverse. A difficulty is the the nightly query will at some time randomly reverse the reverse with no warning.

A ISY cannot program a Hub, Homeseer cannot program an ISY. A 2242 Hub can't even program a 2245 Hub. And a 2243 Hub is in a world of its own. Anything else could pose a security risk

There is nothing inherently wrong with the older KPLs that came with clear buttons. How are you attempting to adjust the LED brightness? Are they 6-button or 8-button KLPs?

Clear as opposed to white buttons are from very early devices. They predate i2 which includes extended messaging. The main disadvantage of i1, other than being single-band, is writing to the devices (e.g., creating and/or modifying scenes) takes much, much longer. Really much longer. Not your concern, you don't have clear buttons. BTW, the clear buttons were a great way to print your own button labels and place then behind the button

All rechargeable batteries are subject to sudden depletion. I use only the highest quality alkaline batteries for locks. My choice for alkaline batteries is Duracell Procell in AAA, AA, C and D. I use Energizer lithium batteries in places where sudden failure is not so much of a problem, for example, remote controls, motorized shades, cabinet lighting and motion sensors. Finally, I prefer Panasonic rechargeable batteries for our cordless phones. Modern batteries have a very long shelf life, so I by somewhat large quantities, usually a dozen or a few dozen. And I use battery eliminators where possible,

All Insteon garages kits include NO and NC. That's just the feature of the I/O Linc which has many purposes.There has always been only one sensor input. The concern is if the sensor terminals are connected a Normally Open or Normally Closed magnet contact switch. The former will send an Off signal when the garage door is open (when the sensor is away the magnet the contacts are open) and the latter will send an On signal when the door is open.

Your PLM old. Time for a replacement. Be sure to follow the instructions to the letter: http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/420-how-to-replacerestoreremove-plm/

My Z-wave locks came with a warning to not use lithium batteries. Although they do last considerably longer, they are subject to be depleted without warning. I do use lithium batteries for my motion sensors, along with this program: Front Hall MS Battery If Control 'IN / Devices / IN Front Hall-Sensor / IN Front Hall-Dusk.Dawn' is switched On And Status 'IN / Devices / IN Front Hall-Sensor / IN Front Hall-Low Bat' is Off Then Wait 26 hours Send Notification to 'my_email_address' content 'Motion Sensor Battery' Set 'IN / Devices / IN Front Hall-Sensor' Write Device Updates Run Program 'Front Hall MS Battery' (If) Else Wait 5 minutes $iMS_Front_Hall_Battery = 2 Send Notification to 'automate' content 'Motion Sensor Battery' Set 'IN / Devices / IN Front Hall-Sensor' Write Device Updates The variable, iMS_Front_Hall, is initialized to 1. This is the notification: Subject: A low motion sensor battery has been detected at the location below with a status of "2": Body: <body> <p class="MsoPlainText"><b>Courtyard</b>: ${var.1.8} </p> <p class="MsoPlainText"><b>Front Bathroom</b>: ${var.1.9} </p> <p class="MsoPlainText"> </p> <p class="MsoPlainText">--Status Key--</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">1 = <b>Battery</b> OK</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">2 = <b>Battery</b> low</p> </body> </html>

What's the Insteon specific model for each KPL?

Nope. The ISY can handle only one portal. However, there is a way to use both the portal for Alexa and utilize MobiLinc. https://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY_Portal_MobiLinc_Configuration

That was the post response. The only solution is to solder the external probe in place of the internal sensor. Neither the ISY nor any Insteon manager can respond and base control on the external probe any other way.

That's the exact thermostat where I found the options. Select the thermostat itself, not the cooling or heating mode.

The date code is 1629. That's the 29th week of 2016.

Other than temperature and humidity, I have 14 options. Are you using an Insteon thermostat?

Try: If Status '_MBR-Thermostat Heating' is Calling for Heat

The sensor for the thermostat is hard wired. There's no way around that.