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Thanks larryllix for your reply, That might work on android but my understanding with iOS is that there is no way to change the SSID from an app. The app can only direct you to the WiFi setting page. When I factory restore the plug and monitor for new SSID's using inSSIDer4 software, no new SSIDs appear. This software reports SSIDs that are hidden as well. When I look at the device from my FING box, the plug is present and FING indicates that it is in range but not connected to my network. It looks like any other device waiting to connect to the network. That's why I'm so baffled by this. I'm reluctant to keep this thing plugged in until I understand what it is doing. Could they be doing some kind of hack to get the information to the plug?

Thanks Paul, The steps you describe are what I'm familiar with with other devices. In this case however the plug is not generating a WiFi signal. I confirmed that using inSSIDer4 software on my PC. My phone stays connected to my WiFi during the connection process. I'm baffled how the information is getting from the app to the plug. I thought it might be Bluetooth from the phone so I shut that off and it still connects.

Yes, sorry it's a Coosa branded product from Amazon. I've never heard of the brand, I chose it because it was the cheapest one out there. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073RGKSCH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I actually type the network information into the app so the app and their server have the info, the question is how does it get to the plug if there is no network connection to the plug to start with.

Got it, thanks. That isn't related to the problem I'm seeing. Are you seeing a delay in your Alexa responses to ISY variable changes on the "detect" side of the actions?

Thanks larryllix, The routine that is delayed is a Device/Motion Sensor category in Alexa. The delay is on detection, I didn't see any delays, but I also didn't see a way to add a delay. If you wanted a delay is it added as an Action, similar to adding a wait in an ISY program? Tim

I bought WiFi plug recently (only $5!) to try interfacing to my ISY via a variable and Alexa. I was able to do that although the Alex response to the variable change is so slow that I don't think it's a practical solution. My question is about the configuration of the plug. How does the plug get my home WiFi credentials? Here are the steps: iOS platform Download the app on the phone Create an account Plug the device in and hold power button for 5 seconds to put it the mode that allows it to be seen by the app Select the device type on the app (plug) Enter WiFi SSID and password into the app Press connect Moments later, done, device is now connected The blue tooth is disabled on my phone, all WiFi networks available to the plug are password protected. My phone is connected to my home WiFi, not an AP coming from the plug. How is the plug getting my WiFi credentials???

I've notice recently that there is a ~15 second delay between an ISY variable changing and the Alexa voice response. It use to be just a few seconds at most. I'm aware of the 30 second debounce specification but I'm waiting minutes between attempts and it's still the same 15 second delay. Is anyone else seeing this? Did Amazon make a change? Thanks, Tim

Thanks Techman, I had done the query on the main node thinking it would cover all parameters of the sensor. Not so I guess, a query on the battery node reset it.

I have a 2842-222 v.44. At the last battery change, the battery low indicator is stuck 'on'. I did a factory reset, and restored it via ISY. It functions correctly, it's just that the battery low indicator will not shut off. I'm using a lithium type battery which I have used for years. It's a new battery and measures just slightly over 9 volts. Any suggestions? Thanks

Thanks Paul, I was trying to do the swap from the folder. No wireless, so easy swap. Tim

I need to replace an existing 8 button KPL with a new one. The old one still works I just want to upgrade to dual band. Is there a way to swap them without deleting the old and then creating all of the links to the new device? I thought I recalled a swap feature but I can't find it. Thank you.

Thanks Michel, a reboot solved the problem. Tim

The problem seems to be back, same circumstances described by others earlier today. Is the Server down again?

mwester, thanks for your reply, For all the programs I've written using the Control command I did not realize it was limited to the actual device only. stusviews, thanks again I created 2 programs as suggested. It's obvious now that I understand the Control command operation.

Thanks stusviews, I guess I don't understand how the communication works. When you ask Echo to turn a device on doesn't it just pass that request on to ISY via the portal? When ISY executes the request I would think an ISY program would be able to detect that conditional change and respond. How does the communication work?

Hi, I wrote a simple program (below) which works fine when I manually press the button on the KPL, but when I try it through Alexa, the program will not run. Here is the program: Oxygen check - [iD 004E][Parent 0001][Not Enabled] If Control 'Darcies Room / Darcie's Light' is switched Off And Status 'Basement / Oxygen' is Off Then Set Scene 'Crosslinks / Oxygen Crosslink' On Send Notification to 'Text-Tim' content 'Oxygen Alert' Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') See also attached screen shot from the log file. The first highlighted section is using Alexa, the 2nd when I manually pressed the off button on the KPL. Disregard the grayed out section that is a manual turn on via a button press. It's seems like it should work with Alexa too. It there something I'm missing w/r to Alexa based commands? Thanks, Tim

Thanks for the reply Techman, See answers below Try removing power from both the ISY and the PLM, then power up the PLM, wait 10 seconds then power up the ISY I did that but no change in the issues. About how many devices do you have? 50-100 What's the date code and version of your PLM V2.1, 1534 Do a PLM link count and let me know what the result is. Count returns 0. Sounds like a problem... Device Link table also returns a 0 fro any device ISY Link table also returns 0 for any device I choose Which ISY are you using, what is the firmware and UI versions? ISY 994i/IR Pro. 4.5.4 for both PLM reports to be connected, v9E I can still control devices from the console, however after I query for links I lose control of the devices Update I was away for a while since I reported the status above. When I came back, I brought up the Console and the current status was there. Also I did not get the subscriber error message. I was able to query the PLM links (256) and the ISY and device links. So I closed the console and then reopened it. This time I got the error and status I listed above. Can this error message be related? How do I reset the # of Subscribers? Update #2 Problem solved. The "Maximum Subscribers Reached" was causing the Console problem and appears to have solved the Mobilinc problem as well. Maybe smarter heads can figure out why. I solved the "Maximum Subscribers Reached" error when I discovered the Automation Shack app, ISYLogger was trying to resubscribe to the ISY every minute because of a heartbeat timeout. I had seen this behavior before but never with this intensity. I killed the app and all problems went away.

All of my devices have a blank Current State in the Admin Console. I can control the devices but the state remains blank. I also tried to query the devices but the state remains blank. I am getting an error "Maximum Subscribers Reached". I rebooted ISY but that did not help. Also, I cannot connect via the Mobilinc app, it will not connect via the portal. I can log into the portal without a problem Are these thing related? What's going on? Thanks

Thanks Paul, That was it. Weird, because yesterday it worked fine. I shut virus scan off and it started up correctly. Then I turned virus scan back on without adding an exclusion and it still works fine! Gotta love this stuff....

I have a new problem accessing the Admin Console with a new computer. When I launch the Admin app the ISY Finder window opens and displays my ISY information but the window is frozen and the logon window for my ISY never appears. Task Manager is the only way to get out of it. This worked correctly yesterday. If I try it on a different computer I can get to the the admin console so this seems to be a configuration problem on the new computer. The new computer has a 4k display and I have been trying all of the suggestions in the forum to increase the font size, I believe this problem is related to that. I uninstalled Java and deleted all local data related to the ISY. I re-installed JAVA and downloaded the console app again, but the result is the same. The Dashboard app works correctly. Any suggestions?

Hi, I just got a new laptop with a 4K display. I didn't realize the nightmare I was creating for myself with many applications that come up with micro font text. I'm having to buy newer versions of the software (Lightroom, Photoshop for example) to get compatibility. Beware anyone who is looking to get a 4k display. I'm running Win 10. I tried both compatibility modes suggested above by Michel and they have no effect. I have the font size set at 20. I'm running 4.5.4. I also have an error when I open the Admin console, "Maximum Subscribers Reached". When I clear the error message everything seems to work ok. Probably not related to the font issue but I thought I'd mention it. Any suggestions? Thanks, Tim

Since Alexa can't do it yet, maybe you need one of these. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/glance-clock-see-what-you-need-when-you-need-it-smartphone--2#/

FYI, the 3.1.2 release fixed my problem, there was a bug confirmed by Locative to me via Tweet. As I said before I've have good luck with Locative and it's free.

I have been having trouble with Locative this week, but I have been using it for months very reliably. There was an update 3.1.1 recently and I believe my trouble started after that. I just received a notification for an update 3.1.2 so I'm thinking there may have been a bug with releases so close together. I haven't confirmed that my problem is fixed as I just downloaded it a few minutes ago. You only need to populate the HTTP push section with the URL's provided by the portal, turn off basic authentication and the Global HTTP settings. They are not needed. Make sure you have 3.1.2.

Same here, I now show 57 discovered devices and I only have 21