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One solution for status update for the dimmer is to create a program that queries every so often. with Zwave Plus it should not be necessary, and in my case the status update is automatic, but a query program, even as a temporary solution, works well. If not mistaken, you don't have that many Zwave devices, so a query program should not over load your ISY. I have a few old Zwave switches that don't give status update and I created 2 programs; one for switches that are used all day, and these are queried every 30 minutes and one program for switches that are only used at night, and therefore the query programs runs every 30 minutes from sunset to next sunrise. All together, they are about 10 (old) switches and the query is not an issue. If you only do it for very few switches, then you could even do the query every minute. BTW your picture shows a professional installation. Bravo.

Tom, your analysis makes much sense

I am pretty sure that I installed this switch after upgrading to the 500 series dongle. The switch is almost furthest from my ISY, but I have a strong Zwave mesh network. I suggest that you try to the add the switch close to your ISY (*) and if that works, then move to the desired location. (**). (*) I put together a "portable" switch box connected to a plug, and I use this connect new switches near my ISY, before moving to desired location. If "include" does not work, then try first an "exclude". (**) If you only have a few Zwave devices and are concerned about the signal not reaching your switch, then gen a few Zwave plug-in devices that you put along the route between your ISY and the switch. Non-battery Zwave devices will repeat the signal.

@robandcathy1 Sorry if I came over that way, because that was not at all my intention. This forum has been enormously helpful to me as I am far less techie as most here. With all the help that I have received here and continue to receive, I can only reciprocate and help anyone within my limited knowledge. I have learned a lot in the past almost 7 years being exclusively Zwave with more than 80 devices. If I can be helpful with anything, then please don't hesitate to ask.

My understanding is that the dongle ("Zwave" - "Backup") backs up on itself or on the sd card, while your programs, scenes etc ("File" ISY backup" back up on your chosen computer location.

This is well known among Zwave users. The first thing I think of when I can not add a new Zwave device, is to remove it.

Seriously, it must be something else because I don't remember ever having had this issue.

I seem to have mis-read the previous comments. I was referring to Chrome having issues with the forum page. Next time, I should do a better job at reading comments This being said, I have 5 GH devices (as well as several Alexa), and I have no problems with the ISY connection.

I have had the same experience several times over the past few days. Generally "reload" resolves the issue

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@Techmanmay be more knowledgeable than I am and he could be right that repeaters are more powerful than plug-in devices. However, I still recommend to use plugin devices. The Zwave mesh network operates better with the more Zwave devices you have. So, unless $$ is a real issue, get a few plug-in devices along the route of your most distant device and you will have a good mesh network and also add more controls to your home automation. I started with two of these Aeotec repeaters, but pretty soon replaced them with wall switches and plugin devices. I now have more than 80 Zwave devices in my home, plus a few Kasa and Llyf devices, and my mesh network basically controls my whole home. The only communication I sometimes have come from battery operated sensors and from Inovelli switches. These Inovelli switches serve a purpose (in one case where I do not have a neutral in the switch box, and in another 3-way situation where an auxiliary switch does not fit in the concrete wall) and therefore I keep these. But normally I stick to Homeseer and GE/Jasco switches.

@Techman I have made this comment many times and will repeat it here again. Rather than buying repeaters, get plug-in devices (example). Because all new non-battery Zwave devices act as repeaters, you score double by using a plug-in device. It will repeat and you can control a lamp or something else at the same time.

After the update to 0.1.4

I forgot where to send issues, so I am doing it here. While clicking on Manage Modules a first time I got the attached error message and a little later the App crashed. The second time I did not get an error message.

Just a suggestion and it could be any time. If someone in your home chooses to switch Light X OFF, for whatever reason, then why would you want it to go ON immediately, rather than wait a set time ?

Maybe you try to achieve something like this ? It means that if Light X is switched OFF manually any time between sunset and next day sunrise , then it is set ON after 2 minutes. IF From sunset to sunrise (next day) And Light X is switched OFF THEN WAIT 2 minutes Set Light X to ON

I don't know anything about "Orchestrated" Mobilinc, but I paid for both Mobilinc Pro and Mobilinc X. The latter (X) is a dud, but Pro is useful. However, UDI will soon come out with its own App that I am already trying out. It is excellent and includes most, if not all, features offered by Mobilinc, and maybe even more features. The only reason that I now keep using Mobilinc Pro is that the "home page" gives me an instant view of which lights are ON in my home. I created ISY scenes for each room and then added these scenes to Mobilinc. It shows percentages, so if room X shows a % higher than 0, I click on the scene and then see what lights are ON, and I can then make a change if I want. The coming ISY App does the same, except that it requires a few more clicks. I also use the nice Home Assistant App, but if you wish to use it outside your home, then it requires a $ 5 monthly fee.

You can but they might come back when you synchronize.

I have some 80 Zwave devices . The ISY Inventory nodeserver shows that I have 324 Zwave nodes and 72 Nodeserver nodes, and a total of 460 nodes. I believe that ISY Pro has a limit of 1000 nodes. As such, in theory you should be able to have your 170 devices, but it may depend on how many additional nodes you create (or are generated by your devices).

The new "Favorites" feature make a nice difference and it makes the App very attractive.

5.X is the way to go (in fact. 5.3.3) and get a Polisy. Then choose your favorite nodeservers and you will wonder why you waited so long

As I mentioned, there is an polyglot upgrade coming up for Polisy and personally I consider it one of the best things since sliced bread. Maybe there are some initial tweaks needed, but I am very happy with Polisy.

A tip for Inovelli users. From time to time, one or another of my Inovelli switches stops working. Initially I took out the switch, do an exclude and include, and I even replaced a switch all together. However, I now know that in most cases the solution is to turn off-and-on the specific circuit breaker and that will do the job.

I have no suggestion (unfortunately) but I believe that the plan is to include remote access for Polisy, in one of the next upgrades. In the meantime, for your next trip, if you have access to your ISY, you could add a Zwave switch to your Polisy and reboot it that way, though I know that power cycling Polisy is not Michel's preferred cup of tea. But it could be a temporary solution. You could also ask your house sitter to power cycle the Polisy (sorry Michel). In fact I added a Zwave switch to my Home Assistant RPi, for just in case.

Installed with no issues