Everything posted by stusviews
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Remote Thermostat and ISY setup
Think of the thermostats as Main and Basement that have no relationships to each other except those you create, not as Master and Remote. Then, test your programs using current conditions. Try at least a condition that's true. then change the condition in the program (because you can't easily change the air) to false. Did you get your desired result(s)?
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Procrastination pays off
I have a tabletop enclosure with a KPL less than an arm's reach from wherever I may sit or sleep. Since adding Echos (3) and Dots (9), the KPLs are nearly unused. A few more button to convert. Even the in-wall KPLs and SwitchLincs are rarely touched now.
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Procrastination pays off
Procrastination pays if you act on it immediately
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Lights on at Sunset or after 5pm
Don't forget to add "next day" to the first time condition or it will never be true
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Adjusting multiple scene/devices
Info only: Insteon devices do not 'hold' scenes, they contain links. Most are capable of more that 400 links.
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Cannot Communicate With 2466D
A 2477D will bypass the issue.It will not correct it. If the interfering device is particularly errant, then you may still experience some difficulty. The best solution is to find the problem device. BTW, what's the load on the ToggleLinc?
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Writing to motion sensor on every change?
A single tap will take the MS out of linking (or unlinking) mode.
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Cannot Communicate With 2466D
The 2466 is power line only. I'd look for something on that specific circuit that may be interfering with power line communication. suspected devices include anything electronic (TVs, computers, UPSs) and wall warts. Disconnect or unplug all such devices (simply turning them off is inadequate, they must be disconnected of unplugged) to determine if communication improves. If you find an offending device, then filter it.
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KPL Status
The ApplianceLinc is a responder only. A workaround is to use a program. Only Status is available, not Control (because the device is not a controller).
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Remote Control Dual On/Off Outlet (2663-222)
All outlets have (at least) two wires. If one of the duplex receptacles is switch controlled, then there will be a third wire.
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ISY and Hub Together
I'm currently using a 2242, 2243 and 2245 with the ISY. It can be done it you pay attention to what you're doing.
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PLM maxed out
In any case, only a serial PLM will do.
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Deleting a Scene Issues
If the scene is in a folder, then remove it from the folder first (right click).
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Writing to motion sensor on every change?
Why do you suspect that the sensor is involved? Does the red LED on the MS light up when you make changes? Remove the battery from the MS (the ISY will report that it can't communicate with the MS, ignore that). Make some changes. Are the change faster?
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Alexa / Echo Dot won't control program
Try a different program name, although that shouldn't matter. And/or name a device Donkey, add it to the portal and discover.
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Alexa / Echo Dot won't control program
All of the programs I wrote exclusively for the Echo have no IF, so that's not a problem. Try using a different "spoken" for the program. You don't need to change the program name, only the 'spoken." In fact, you can experiment with up to five different "spokens'" at a time. Don't forget to re-discover after each change
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Echo for $114.99
That's the Amazon current price. Dots are also marked down $10 at Amazon.
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Alexa / Echo Dot won't control program
Did you remember to discover devices after adding the program to the portal? What's the result if you run THEN (right click on the program name)? Alexa won't respond to "program" or "Izzy" unless you enable the ISY skill (not the same as ISY Optimized for Smart Home V2).
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Multiple events at sunset
Use an OR statement. If any one or more lights are on, then send an off the all the lights.
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1011 Error on ISY Console repeatedly, and a sluggish linking process with add-on KPLs
There may be something you didn't think of on the same circuit at the errant device. A phone charger, an electronic device? Turn off that circuit to determine what else loses power. Edit: Upgrades do not resolve issues. In fact, it's always better to resolve any issue prior to upgrading.
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1011 Error on ISY Console repeatedly, and a sluggish linking process with add-on KPLs
What is the transformer? Some device still have power when they're off and must be unplugged or disconnected.
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Stop Head moving on camera insteon 75790 when start
Each time you apply power to the camera, it will perform a POST (power on self test). There's no way to prevent that. Is there a problem with leaving the cameras power up 24/7?
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Ok, I give... can't link anything
You home has exactly two opposite legs provided by a split, single-phase electric supply. I can virtually guarantee that your wiring is not weird
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Problems with my ISY994i - Stopped Communicating Last 2 Nights!
If you PLM is close to or beyond two years old, then it's time for a replacement.
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Replaced PLM, now cannot control scenes from ISY
You may want to try restoring the modem again first. From LeeG: Unplug the PLM for 30 seconds. Disconnect cable going to the ISY. Press and hold Set button on PLM BEFORE plugging it in. Hold Set button for 10 seconds after plugging it in. Reconnect cable to ISY. Do a Tools | Diagnostics | Show PLM Links Table to confirm PLM configuration reset. From UDI: https://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=Resetting_Your_ISY