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I have updated IoX to the latest and then restarted the eisy. After that I updated the Kasa module to v3.1.4.. I now am getting an error during startup that discovery is not working. Eventhough the devices are displayed in the ac it is not working. I have tried to update across the board twice and am still seeing the same issue. Kasa_12-21-2023_34154_PM.zip

Thanks @firstone this makes a lot more sense. Now that I understand the intent I see many possibilities on how to use this.

Thanks for all the replies. i have used other ways to set dates around holidays to turn lights on but they all seem to use multiple lines of code. Seeing the Holidays node sever I thought I could simplify things but reading the instructions did not make sense to me. I also looked at the HolidaysGoogle node server but it currently has an issue with connecting the node server to Google. @tlightneThanks this is what I was looking for.. I still have questions how to setup rules and define new holidays but it is a step in the right direction.

Obviously I am missing something but how does this node server work? I would like to use this to do something like the following If 2 weeks before Christmas then Turn on xmas lights But I do not see the holidays mapped. How is this suppose to work?

Yes seeing the same behavior. Can upload logs but you already have 2 sets

Thanks.. will try this now

Do we have any update on this?

Thanks. Let me know if you need anything else from me to help speed up the resolution.

I had the Kasa Node Server installed but added two devices. While adding the devices I named it for a location but decided to change the names of the devices. After the change I stopped and started the NS and the change still did not display. Yes I have the change_node_names parameter set. I then reinstalled the node server from the node store into the same slot. Now the node server does not want to start and in the logs I see the following error scrolling every 10 to 15 seconds: 2023-11-04 15:03:23,799 MainThread udi_interface INFO __init__:<module>: Loading isy module 2023-11-04 15:03:23,799 MainThread udi_interface INFO __init__:<module>: UDI interface initialized 2023-11-04 15:03:23,799 MainThread udi_interface INFO __init__:<module>: UDI Python Interface for Polyglot version 3 3.2.3 Starting... 2023-11-04 15:03:23,802 MainThread udi_interface ERROR udi_interface:write: Traceback (most recent call last): File "/var/polyglot/pg3/ns/0021b90266f4_15/kasa-poly.py", line 12, in <module> from nodes import VERSION,Controller File "/var/polyglot/pg3/ns/0021b90266f4_15/nodes/__init__.py", line 9, in <module> from .SmartDeviceNode import SmartDeviceNode File "/var/polyglot/pg3/ns/0021b90266f4_15/nodes/SmartDeviceNode.py", line 8, in <module> from kasa import SmartDeviceException ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'kasa' 2023-11-04 15:03:25,013 MainThread udi_interface INFO polylogger:set_basic_config: set_basic_config: enable=True level=30 2023-11-04 15:03:25,014 MainThread udi_interface INFO __init__:<module>: UDI interface initializing

I noticed the eWelink Node Server and was wondering if it supports the NSPanels from Sonoff. I also noticed that the NSpanels from Sonoff uses zigbee3 and was wondering if that is supported directly eisy with zwave/zigbee/matter extension?

Thank you all for the info. I have been looking at the Shelly RGBW2 devices as well because they will allow me to use a variety of brands but have a single interface. Only downside is... it is an additional cost and with that additional component I am not sure I would have any better control over the colors. It is is only on or off, it may make more sense to use smart switches to turn the strips on and off I like what I see from Twinkly but they seem pretty expensive and if the NS will only switch them on and off I would it may not be worth the investment. I like the LIFX strips I have but they are not rated for exterior use. I would say based on what I have read my choice is between Hue and the TP-Link Tapo if the Node server gets updated to support TAPO instead of just CASA I would still like to hear from other people what there experiences were.

Thanks for the quick reply.

I am not sure where to post this question as it covers a few different topics. I have used Lifx, Kasa and Novostella lights and each have their strong points. I even have a few LIFX LED strips but I do not think they are good for the outside. Each of the brands also offer LED light strips. I am looking at add some LED strips to my setup and to use them outdoors. I was wonder if anybody would care to share their experiences with LED light strips and the integration with eisy. Thanks

Does the TP-Link NS support both KASA and TAPO devices? I notice the TP-link application has now merged in a single application.

Thanks for pointing me to this. Not sure why I did not see this when I searched the forums. I have it setup but have not had the ability to test it yet.

I have previously used geofencing with the occupancy node server. I have used various programs as triggers for the location from the old UDI Moblle app (Discontinued) to 3rd party options. In most cases it worked reasonably well but lately this has been hit and miss. I saw this article https://www.universal-devices.com/geofence/ and set it up using the "new" UD Mobile app. I noticed that using this method I cannot easily include the logic in programs from the admin console as it does not create nodes or servers that can be included in programs. Did I miss something? Is it possible to add the function in UD Mobile act as a trigger for the Occupancy Node Server like you had it before? How are other people incorporating geofencing in programs in a eisy/pg3 world? Thanks in advance Leon

I have a fan that has bond built it. I like it a lot and it is well supported by the bond node server. Currently I have a standard switch which we never touch since I want it to stay on and we control the fan either from the remote or programs running on eisy. I would like to replace the switch on the wall with a Insteon 8 button controller and wire it insuch a way that it has no load. I then want to program the buttons and assign speed and other task to the 8 buttons. I know it is doable but would like to hear if anybody else has done something like that and if so what is the delays from pressing the button to the adjustment happens at the fan? Thanks Leom

I was wondering how much work it would be to add electrical usage as a display to the Virtual Device Node Server? Let me explain... There are many devices out there now that just like remote sensor capture the temperature also capture the power usage at that point. It would be nice to use the Virtual Device node server to be able to display this and for the way I want to use it, I have tested it already and I can make it work... My issue is that my power usage display now shows me that I have used 50 F The numbers are correct and in principal it works but it only allow F or C ... Can you add the option to select W/h as a symbol or measurement choice? Thanks and regards

Ok I have it working. I finally unplugged the ISY and the PLM. Left them out for about 2-3 minutes then plugged in the PLM and then plugged in the ISY. When I started the admin console it did not give any of the errors but opened a window that said "System Busy..." It took a long time to finish but when it finally closed it was done... No more looping. I have tried to link the switch again by selecting "Start linking" and then on the switch holding the program button for 2-3 seconds. That worked without an issue this time.

I am trying to link an Insteon switch and yes my admin console and ISY are both at v5.3.4

Thanks I tried what you recommended and it still did not work. After rebooting ISY and opening the admin console I still get the same behavior but now the error message in in triplicate.

I am using v5.3.4 of the admin console. I have been adding a few dimmers to my existing system that was running fine. On Friday I noticed that one of the new sets of switches did not work as expected. (A 3-way with one controlling load setup using scenes) I did some troubleshooting and could not get it to work. I decided to delete the 2nd switch and relink it to ISY. I reset the switch to factory default and then put it in to linking mode. In the Admin Console I then opened "Start Linking". It never found the switch. After about 5 minutes I stopped the searching on the Admin Console and reset the switch again. I then opened "Start Linking" on the Admin Console. It gave me an error and said "Looking for devices" and it immediately displayed the Linking... messages. This has now been running for two days. I have looked and there was one other topic that described something similar. It never really mentioned what fixed the issue but said that it worked fine if the Admin Console was started using IsyFinder instead of loading it using admin.jnlp. It also mentioned clearing the java cache. This morning I have closed the Admin Console and cleared the cache and tried to start it using both IsyFinder and admin.jnlp and still see the linking loop. From Polyglot I have restarted ISY and reconnected the admin console and the "Linking..." window opened up immediately. I have opened the event viewer at level 3 and the only traffic I can see is the normal zwave traffic but nothing else. I have looked at the list of devices in the ISY Console and none show in writing mode (green 1011) Unfortunately while this is going on I cannot do anything else. Any ideas would be appreciate Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks. I was just checking my sanity

I have a little question as i want to check my knowledge and understanding. I just bought another house and noticed the pool light does not work. The previous owner was kind enough to spend an hour or two with me to explain oddities of the house and the pool light and garden lights came up. For the pool light I was told "It has not worked in the 10 years we stayed here... The previous owner told me it works with a remote control in the house but I have never seen a remote control at all" I had noticed a few older X10 light controllers around the yard and smiled and said the pool light is not an issue I will look into it. The previous owner then proceeded to tell me that they have replaced the pool light twice and had pool services and electricians looking into it and nobody could get it to work. After he left I switched off the electricity to the pool at the main breaker box and cracked opened the Intermatic pool breaker box. As I suspected there was a X10 light switch connected to the Pool light breaker. It looked old and very dirty. I removed the x10 switch and since i only had a normal old light switch on hand, I replaced it with the switch. The light worked! The light switch is wired in the load side of the pool light and is connected to a GFCI between the breaker and the light switch. I decided to replace the light switch with an Insteon switch which requires the neutral wire so that I can control the light and add a light switch in a more convenient spot. I now have the GFCI tripping since I have installed the Insteon switch. I am wondering if an Insteon switch can be used downstream from a GFCI? I have put the old switch back and it works fine but as soon as I change to the Insteon switch it trips the GFCI. Thanks for the help.

Thanks for all the great discussion. In the old house we had 2 fans with DC motors and obviously could not use the Fanlinc on them. I really liked the fans and the remote they had allowed great control... even switching for summer and winter. The only issue was that I could not integrate these fans with ISY. And then I found Bond and their local API. I had a tough time getting Bond to learn the remote signal but finally got that sorted out. I wanted all my fans controllable by ISY so that I could write a program to turn all fans on low while the A/C was running. This mixed the air better. Then when the A/C shut off the fans change to medium speed. At night the fans in the living areas shut off while the fans in the bedrooms run on low. Using Bond brought some interesting conflicts when using local/remote control along with programmatic control with ISY. I fixed it in a very crude way by sending an off signal, wait 5 seconds and then setting the speed. With that ISY mostly displayed the correct status for the DC fans. I think the idea of adding a box in an accessible location to add a fanlinc is great during a new build but is not always feasible when moving into an existing home. It also means spending money to fix an issue that the manufacturer should address. The other option of using a Insteon Switch to contol on and off, and then use the remote to control speed and direction is good, specially with some of the newer DC motor fans. I question the value of using and Insteon switch in this way if you have a standard fan without the remote from a pricing perspective... The Insteon switch is $49.95 and then i can turn the fan on and off... or I can get a GE Fan Control switch that turns the fan on and off and allows speed control for around $43 or I can get the HomeSeer fan control, have on/off control, speed control up to 4 speeds and use the LEDs on control as status indicators for otherevents in the whole system for around $47. My thought is I bought my ISY994 because of Insteon but it supports Zwave very well. It seems like I now have options that SmartHome has not given us before and these options allows me to build a better overall system to suit my needs. I do find it interesting that when I started this post I also mentioned the Leviton Smart Wifi protocol and fan control. In all of the discussion nobody mentioned it at all which may just be an indication of what people think of that product range. I figure we have some very smart people in this community that does lots of Home Automation for a living and nobody commented on it! Thanks again for the great points everybody raised.