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    PG3 HarmonyHub Node Server 3.0.9

    in HarmonyHub

    Posted

    9 hours ago, Jimbo said:

    I just tested Activity Start and Stop directly on the Activity in a Program, and changing the Activity on the Hub in a program and both worked.  It failed one time due to a timeout to my hub (this hub is occasionally loosing network lately) but besides that one time it worked every time.  Please watch the NS log in the Polyglot UI, execute the program and let me know if there are errors or warnings.

    I'll work on it as you suggest, but right now the program works, basically by including the steps of the "Activity" in the program rather than the "Activity/Start" itself.

    PG3 HarmonyHub Node Server 3.0.9

    in HarmonyHub

    Posted · Edited by asbril

    1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

    Thanks, My bad on the HH, guess Routine threw me.  I have Activites that are triggered by Programs which work, but I will re-confirm tonight.

    So in the AC you select the Node for the Activity and click Start and that works, but in a program that does a Start on that node it doesn't work.  Correct?  Please make sure it select the program, select a line in the program and click "update" then save.

    If still doesn't work, it may help to reboot ISY after moving from PG2 to PG3 as mentioned in the README as well.

     

    Good news and slightly less good news....

    I had made a mistake in the program using  the TV node for selecting the channel instead of using the Xfinity box node. This allowed me to replace the Activity/Start (which still does not work) with the various steps, channel number-select- volume, and now the program works as desired.

    Thanks for the great nodeserver.

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    Grouping Z-wave devices into Scenes

    in Z-Wave - Series 700

    Posted

    41 minutes ago, simplextech said:

    What devices are you trying to use for a Scene?  Generally Dimmers, Switches, work fine in a ISY Scene for common functions of on/off/dim/bright.  However you won't get the full Insteon functionaity from Z-Wave devices inside a Scene.  You also won't have synchronized lighting control with Z-Wave like you will with Insteon as the Z-Wave protocol doesn't have a multicast or group functionality (yet).

    I only have Zwave devices

    Grouping Z-wave devices into Scenes

    in Z-Wave - Series 700

    Posted

    9 minutes ago, simplextech said:

     

    Z-Wave Associations are a device to device association and requires a controller to configure those associations.  Setting up a ISY "Scene" is not the same thing.  As far as I know currently the ISY does not support setting up/managing Z-Wave Associations.

    The Z-Wave protocol does not support "Scenes".  You will find "Scene Controllers" which are usually keypads or buttons made with the intention of use with direct associations.  

    This could explain my lack of success.  The devices that I am using in the scene all have Scene Nodes, but they all only have the option of Default, Command or Ignore.

    PG3 HarmonyHub Node Server 3.0.9

    in HarmonyHub

    Posted

    7 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

    Did you view the program in the AC and confirm it still looks correct?  Also, as indicated in the README some programs may require an update and save before they work properly.

    What is "HH"? 

    You say "clicking on the routine in ISY Main tab"  I don't understand, ISY doesn't have a routine, and what is the "Main tab".

    Sorry for not understanding, just need clarity before I can help.

    HH : Harmony Hub

    Routine : Sorry, I meant "Activity" as it is called in the Harmony Hub App.

    Main tab : In ISY Administrative Console, there are 3 tabs : Main - Programs - Configuration

    When the Harmony Hub nodeserver is added, then it adds nodes for the devices included inn the Haemony Hub as well as for the "Activities"

    Grouping Z-wave devices into Scenes

    in Z-Wave - Series 700

    Posted

    I am all Zwave (some 80 Zwave devices) and two weeks ago I started to explore Scenes, as up to now I use only programs.  Michel told me that Zwave scenes should work faster than programs.

    Unfortunately so far I have not been very successful in creating Zwave scenes :

    (1) I was able to create a scene whereby specified devices went ON (as desired) but not OFF.

    (2) Apparently one has to use a scene node of the selected control device which seems to imply a double-click on the switch. I doubt that my wife would remember to double-click.

    I am as keen as you to make Zwave scenes work but so far not much success. 

    PG3 HarmonyHub Node Server 3.0.9

    in HarmonyHub

    Posted

    I installed the PG3 Harmony Hub nodeserver, connected to my ISY 994 and I have  a few issues using the nodeserver that I don't have when using the Harmony Hub App on my Iphone :

    (1)  In my ISY  "wake-up" program the Vizio TV  "Command - Power Toggle" works and switches on the TV. However "Command - Number X"  (followed by "Command-Select") does not. Before, when using the PG2 nodeserver, the number X would appear on the TV screen and after "Select" the TV woulkd switch to that channel. Now X does not show and nothing happens.

    (2) I have a HH routine that I named "Watch NBC" and that turns on the TV and switches to NBC. This works when clicking on the routine in ISY's Main tab, but it does not when including it in a program.

     

    ISY on Polisy v5.3.0 (IoP) - OUTDATED

    in Previous Releases

    Posted · Edited by asbril

    43 minutes ago, asbril said:

    Resolved. Thanks for your help

    @bpwwer One more question :-) I was able to install the Harmony Hub ns in PG 3. It shows up in the dashboard with all the nodes. I have my ISY in the list of ISY's, but after restarting the ISY AC, the ns does not show up in my ISY. What may I have done wrong or forgotten ?

     

    RESOLVED

    ISY on Polisy v5.3.0 (IoP) - OUTDATED

    in Previous Releases

    Posted

    4 minutes ago, bpwwer said:

    I'm not sure that's the problem,  Node server licenses are tied to the Polisy running PG3.  I'm not sure if that's related to the link between portal account and ISY. 

    For the 'Purchase' button to show up for node servers in PG3, PG3 simply has to receive confirmation that you have a valid portal account.  When you click on the "Log into Portal" button, you should get redirected to the portal login screen.  Once you log in, it should redirect back to the PG3 screen and the store entries should now have a 'Purchase' button.

    Are you getting this far?

    When you press the 'Purchase' button to purchase a node server, it should again, redirect to the Portal purchasing screen. If you're Polisy is not registered, you are given the option to register it.  You then proceed to either purchase or cancel.

    Resolved. Thanks for your help

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    ISY on Polisy v5.3.0 (IoP) - OUTDATED

    in Previous Releases

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

    I didn't imply anyone had an issue with paying :) just saying that I specify a trial period which allows you to try it out for a while to make sure it's what you want. 

    I know, but just want(ed) to express my appreciation for your work.

    Now I need to sort out why it does not let me  install the ns (apparent problem with my Portal act).

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    ISY on Polisy v5.3.0 (IoP) - OUTDATED

    in Previous Releases

    Posted

    10 minutes ago, bpwwer said:

    You have to purchase the node server before you can install it.  Free node servers don't require a purchase so they are always available to install.

    To purchase a node server, you have to be logged into your Portal account via PG3 so it knows who to charge for the node server.  Use the "Log into Portal" button at the top.  Once you log in, it should populate all of those with a "Purchase" button that you can use to purchase the node server.  For node servers you have purchased (and free node servers), you'll get an "Install" button.

    Thanks Bob !!!!   I think that I now know what the issue may be.  I am logged in, but in my ISY Portal account the Polisy is not linked to my Portal act. It has a yellow icon, stating that my temporary portal act is expiring soon. There is no issue with my (main) ISY. My Portal account expires at the end on 2022. 

    Something must have gone wrong because (I think that) when I first set up ISY on Polisy it was linked to my Portal account

    ISY on Polisy v5.3.0 (IoP) - OUTDATED

    in Previous Releases

    Posted

    Just now, bpwwer said:

    The "ISYs"  menu lets you add, edit, and remove which ISYs PG3 will work with.    You'd also use this menu to select which ISY to display on the dashboard, if you connect to more than one.   PG3 can work with multiple ISYs but will only show one on the dashboard.  You have to switch between them to manage multiple ISYs.

    Thanks @bpwwer I just figured it out. As I just posted in the Harmony Hub forum page, there is no "install" next to this nodeserver in the Store, and the same with some others. Any particular reason ?

    ISY on Polisy v5.3.0 (IoP) - OUTDATED

    in Previous Releases

    Posted · Edited by asbril

    4 hours ago, bpwwer said:

    I thought I answered this in another thread ...

    The Polisy configuration menu doesn't work in PG3, there's a menu item but no code to do any actual configuration.   @Michel Kohanimsays we don't need this menu option for PG3 so it will be removed in the next release.

    I'm sorry. Yes you did answer me. However how can I point PG3 to my ISY ? That was in fact  my question, but not properly formulated.

    p.s.

     

    I just found it under ISY and done. Thanks

    ISY on Polisy v5.3.0 (IoP) - OUTDATED

    in Previous Releases

    Posted

    I was going to wait with PG3 till Zwave migration tool is ready, but I have issues with the (PG2) Harmony Hub nodeserver and therefore I am thinking of using the PG3 HH nodeserver.

    Can I use PG3 with ISY and not yet on ISY on Polisy ? I think to remember that one can use both PG2 and PG3 with same ISY.

    However, if this is possible, I have the issue that I can not open the Polisy Configuration in PG3. It remains stuck on " Please wait, getting configuration...  ".

    Zwave Scene

    in Z-Wave - Series 300/500

    Posted

    2 hours ago, mmb said:

    Odd, my test z-wave scene worked fine and my mixed Z-wave and Insteon also worked fine.

    Maybe you have interference or something that's causing a problem.

    How did you set the devices in the Scene ( default, Command, ON, OFF ?

    Thanks

    Google doesn't run programs for my wife!

    in Google Home

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, TriLife said:

    Hi Asbril;

    So, I have deleted the Home App from her phone and reinstalled it. With that, UD disappears from list of the "works with google" items. Although her phone, or her voice should defer to what Google Home has on my account.

    Bottom line though, once reinstalled and signed on, her Home app immediately sees our household, but continues to say " can't reach Universal Devices". Neither from her phone, not with my voice or hers. Not on the Google Display or other Minis.

    There is something else fouled up!

    Im thinking of disassociating my Google account from UD. How do I do this? From within the ISY Portal or from within Google Home? or Both?  I know how to disociate it from within Google Home, but not from within UD.

    Thanks

    I don't see a reason why you would dissociate  UD from Google and if it does not show on your wife's phone, then do the following :

    In the Google Home App there is a  + sign on the top left

    • Click on +
    • Set up device
    • Works with Google
    • Universal devices
    • and then follow the steps with your credentials

    If I remember well, your issue is that GH does not recognize your wife's voice instructions. As long as UD is linked to your wife's GH, then it is probably  not a UD issue but GH not recognizing your wife's voice.

    I don't right now remember how to re-record one's voice on GH, but you should be able to find that on the internet.

    Let us know how it goes

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    Zwave Scene

    in Z-Wave - Series 300/500

    Posted

    2 hours ago, mmb said:

    @oberkc It's hard to beat Insteon for sure.

     

    2 hours ago, oberkc said:

    yes, the same on mine.  

    While small, individual scenes work fine (mostly), larger scenes seem to be taking longer as z-wave becomes a larger part.  I can, and have, live with it but it makes me pause at the idea of a total transition to z-wave.

    I understand and know that scenes work well with Insteon.  I am full Zwave with no Insteon and resolve my "associations" with programs. However I was told that (at least theoretically) Zwave scenes work faster than programs. In one test scene this was indeed the case with turning lights ON, but (1)  I did not achieve 'lights OFF  (2) Using a scene node in the ON scene meant  a double-click on the switch, which my wife would not like.

    I still believe that theoretically scenes should work with Zwave, but more research is needed.

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