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Using Kwikset Z-Wave locks with Aeotec Range Extenders
asbril replied to hthomson48's topic in Z-Wave - Series 300/500
Try to add the lock close to your ISY before putting it in the door. Secondly, I never understand why one would use these extenders. Just buy one or more plug-in devices ( example ). Any non-battery Zwave device will repeat the signal and can be used to control a lamp or something else. Over the years I have seen many posts in this forum where people want to include a Zwave lock with extenders and no other Zwave devices. However, Zwave mesh networks work better the more Zwave devices you have. Of course extenders should work, but they are not cheaper and do not extend more than a plug-in device that serves a double purpose. -
Any way to get the ISY to play an MP3 file through Alexa?
asbril replied to madmartian's topic in Amazon Echo
I have a program based on a motion sensor and Alexa routine whereby Alexa announces when someone enters our home. I assume that the announcement can be replaced with a song, or a radio station, and (though I may be wrong on this) add a wait 15 seconds instructions to end the song. In my case the issue is that, because the motion sensor is Zwave, there is a delay of several seconds between the trigger and the announcement. -
New Home, new platform, lots of questions
asbril replied to skillet173's topic in New user? Having trouble? Start here
Zwave Inovelli switches, and I believe same with Zooz switches, allow you to keep your plain old standard switches as "slaves" in 3-way (or 4-way) set-ups. -
My version remains on 2.2.10 What should I do to get it to 2.2.11 ?
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Today I received my Aeotec Nano Mote Quad and successfully added this device to my ISY. See picture. However I am at a loss how to use it. I created a program : IF Scenebutton 1 is switched ON THEN Light X is set ON but nothing happens I also created a Scene with scenebutton 1 as controller and a few lights as responders. That does indeed set the responder lights ON. In fact I want the scenebutton to switch those responder lights OFF and in the scene I changed the default to command OFF (and clicked on update) but with all the responder lights set with command OFF, the only thing that pressing the corresponding click on the Nano Mote does is turning those lights ON. What am I doing wrong ? It is true that, even after more than 6 years using ISY, I have not really used Scenes before.
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I also noted that Polisy updates no longer appear. All my nodeservers work as desired and I assume that 3.X is around the corner and will resolve the issue.
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I have this several times every day, mostly with Inovelli switches and bulbs.
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I will explore this. Getting a ATT account is not an option, as I have an excellent family plan with TMobile (since 19 years) and (as explained above) Google Voice is my free "land line".
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Somebody can develop a nodeserver ?
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Both Alexa and Google Home can make phone calls, though I only have done this on GH. The trick would consist on getting a GH or Alexa routine to react on a prompt from my ISY. I already have a Alexa routine announcing "There is motion in the lobby" on a prompt from a motion sensor. Maybe I can create a routine that makes a phonecall, but would it also then "speak" a message ?
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Interesting........... While I primarily use Google Voice on OBI 200 and OBI 2162 , I also have a ANVEO SIP connection for 911 calls and I wonder whether that would make it possible...... BTW, as an aside, Google Voice has been working great for me for many years now. I have 1 GV nr for professional, 1 GV for personal and 1GV for my wife. These numbers ring on our respective Iphones and also on the OBI 200 box and the OBI 2162. The OBI 200 is connected to a Panasonic 2-line cordless system throughout our home, with different ring tones for each number. The same number will ring simultaneously on our respective Iphone and the home system. Callers don't have to figure out whether we are at home or not, nor know where we are when we answer.
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Exactly.... I know that, with or without a notification nodeserver, I can create a program to send an email or a push message to a phone, but I am wondering whether it is technically possible to create a program that makes Google Home or Alexa make a phonecall.
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I saw the Nanomote , bought one and will receive it in a few days. I was wondering if I could program the buttons to make call through either Google Home or Alexa. Anyone has an idea on how to achieve this ?
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I am kindly repeating my request for Nodeserver developers to post new nodeservers as well as updates. Polisy now has 105 nodeservers and going through the list to detect new ones is less practical than being pro-actively advised in the forum (maybe in this topic ?). Thanks.
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Thanks Chris, that did the job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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As temporary solution I have created 2 programs. There may be a better way, but this seems to work. Assume that the upper button is A and the lower is B : Program 1 : IF B is ON THEN Set A to OFF Program 2 : IF A is not OFF THEN Wait 5 seconds Disable Program 1 Wait 5 seconds Set A to ON ELSE Enable Program 1
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You seem to be right. I have the same switch, with the dimmer controlling my fan lamp in the kitchen and the lower button controlling a balcony light. I will open a ticket with UDI and in the meantime I will create a program that switches off the kitchen fan lamp when the lower button is ON.
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I missed the " > " , now it all makes sense. THANKS
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What I don't understand is the " And 'ISY Time Data' Day of Month > 14 days " and the " And 'ISY Time Data' Day of Month > 1 days ". Would Thursday and 14 days not be a conflict (and anyway Thanksgiving would be closer to 21 days). Same for Friday and 1 day. Thursday is not always on the 14th and Friday not always on the first. That is why I am at a loss.
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What I don't understand is the " And 'ISY Time Data' Day of Month > 14 days " and the " And 'ISY Time Data' Day of Month > 1 days ". Would Thursday and 14 days not be a conflict (and anyway Thanksgiving would be closer to 21 days)? Same for Friday and 1 day. Thursday is not always on the 14th and Friday not always on the first. That is why I am at a loss.
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Using NS Time-Data, how can I create a program that turns on specific balcony lights from 3rd Thursday of November till 1rst Thursday of January, and from Sunrise minus 1 hour to Sunrise as well as from Sunset minus 1 hour to 11 pm ?
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yes.
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I upgraded without any apparent issue.?
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Zwave Failing to Add - Inovelli Switch
asbril replied to asperber's topic in Z-Wave - Series 300/500
You are being unfair. Don't make this an ego-something by insisting to resolve your problem in the forum when superb technical support is at your disposal. However, once the issue is resolved with technical support, then you may wish to share the solution on the forum.