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I ran across one for sale and can't find any details on what a 994iX is. Nothing on the UDI sales site or even Google. The hole in the label is the screw access to open it up.

After converting all KPL buttons to programs only, create a program that automatically shuts down the KPL associated programs: (using pseudo code...) add 1 to static variable xx (Sxx) when any KPL buttons are pushed. If Sxx > 0, decrement Sxx by 1 every 5 seconds If Sxx > 5 disable all associated programs for 1 hour. (adjust to your needs) Flash KPL background lights for 5 seconds, sound buzzer for 5 seconds. Flash all lights on/off multiple times. Tell Alexa to say "Stop screwing around with the switches kids or the boogie man in the basement will come get you". That should do it or else make it more fun for them to keep doing it. (-:

Ditto on that. I use this to monitor my freezer. Works great. And the light sensor can probably give you a heads up to doors being open before the temp drops significantly.

Thanks Chris for bringing up this topic. While the DSC and Eyez-on solution would be great as a lower cost entry for the high tech hobbyist, I wouldn't probably recommend it for your sister. That would probably mean you become her service person and would be attached at the hip to her security.

Thanks for the reminder. I think I looked at EYEZON a while back. Not sure why I didn't pursue it. My DSC may be so old it doesn't support it either. It would be nice to get rid of that old Hayes 1200b modem that I keep to program this old panel. I was correct, I have the PC1550 panel and they don't list it as compatible.

I don't disagree with Taken at all on this. If you are waiting for the police now days, the game is over before they show. I had a 911 call 3 weeks ago and the police took 4 hours to respond. and yes there was a real threat on property at the time. They had a "work slow down" going on in protest of their retirement funding. So much for protecting and serving. So use Taken's advice to slow them down and get her a .357 with CHL training to stop them as a last resort. When I finally talked to the police, they agreed that I need to be armed next time. It is a shame that it has come to this in society.

There are a lot of decisions. I need to replace my old DSC wired system also. I am heavily invested in Insteon and ISY, so it would seem obvious that I would choose ELK, but it is way over priced, IMO, and I don't see the need for most of it's features. I just need a simple wired and wireless panel to replace my old one with internet access for reporting and controlling it (i.e. no land lines). One thing I am not going to do is to buy a system that is locked into one monitoring company. I want to have choices for monitoring and that means competition. I have had three DSC systems in my homes and office, so I am used to the programming features, so replacing my existing DSC with a DSC (from Amazon) would be much simpler and allow me to use my existing sensors and keypads. Everyone's needs are different so you have to figure out whats best for your sister and you. FYI, my old DSC hasn't failed, it is using a very old protocol that isn't being supported by some of the new (less expensive) internet monitoring companies, it requires a land line and doesn't have the wireless features for remote access/monitoring.

Nothing in my experience leads me to think that they are. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk

I am having exactly the same problem. Just replaced my PLM a month ago and both my powered thermostats are not reporting correct temps or status to the isy unless I query them. I'll try restoring them. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk

Shouldn't it also work if you only query one or two insteon devices per hour, i.e. not all of them? Something as critical as the plm should have a heart beat that can be monitored anyway, but I'm just dreaming. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk

It appears this 2476S switch may have partially failed, if that is possible. It does not send DON, DOF or DFON, DFOF when pressed locally. It turns on and off the light locally and responds to all inbound requests from the ISY. I tried factory reset, did a restore device and it is still acting the same way. I am going to yank it and put in a newer dual band unit. Then I can test it further off line. Sorry for the confusion.

Ok, yes, mine has the fast on/off buttons on the Admin console also, but I spent a lot of time trying to get a program to respond to the fast on/off from the switch and gave up. I have that same type of program working else where with dimmer switches that work great. I just programmed (for grins) it again and still doesn't work. Mine is a 2476s v.41 switch which I think is a bit older and powerline communications only. I just chalked it up to all on/off switches not have the fast features. what is really interesting is even if I issue the fast on from the admin console, the program still doesn't run.

Paul, your double taps must be faster than mine. Lol. Never got it to work. Research on my switches showed there is no such response on my on/off switches. Maybe you have a different model? Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk

My insteon on/off switches do not have fast on/off options. Only dimmers have that feature. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk

Sandy, thanks for your postings and work on this. You got me going with Node-Red and I just posted my Power Management Dashboard thread. Here is a link to it. https://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/23072-creating-a-power-management-console-for-the-isy-zs-option-with-node-red/

Hey Bill, Just had my first PLM total failure. It locked up about two months ago and a reset fixed it, but now it is lights out. It is V1.6 and date coded 1214, so I almost got 3 years out of it. (it went into service about 6-9 months after I bought it) If you still have the kits, PM me and let me know what you would take for per set for two or three sets. I'm in Dallas, TX, so figure postage too. I am not in a hurry as I bought a spare PLM a year ago and got my system back up quick. Thanks!

No one mentioned water flow sensing, so I thought I would throw in this inexpensive way to detect water flow, even if it is not needed in this case. I needed both pump on sensing and water flow sensing, so I used this for the latter. https://www.amazon.com/Lemonpool-Assembly-Replacement-Compatible-Generators/dp/B071SHJLN4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1510606504&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=flow+switch+assembly+with+tree+replacement&psc=1 $35 on Amazon and you can hook it up to any of the I/O Linc insteon unit. I had to use this to make sure I wasn't pumping from a dry hole, unprimed pump or clogged filter. (-:

Some people are just not very tolerant of the HA learning curve. Typically the right brained like my ex.

A program turning all on or all off sequentially sounds like a great way to limit power surges on the home power grid. (-; I used to worry about wasting bits ("70 commands sent out") when programming in my assembly language days, not so much any more. :-9 Seems like adding 1 more device to a program is a lot faster than waiting for 71 devices in a scene to re-link. What I like is by using a program, I don't have to hunt down my remote Keypads and activate them in link mode just to update them. Its always interesting to hear both sides. Thanks guys for humoring me.

Just curious, is there some advantage to putting 70+ devices in an "all off" scene vs. just using an ISY program? I would think it would go so much quicker with a program adding and deleting items, adding logic to the shut offs, etc. than dealing with all the linking going on with a scene. I understand that the scene still works when the ISY is down, but I wouldn't think that is a huge benefit. Any feedback?

I used a much larger version of this box to mount an external EZIO8SA and several outlets. This smaller version would work well by putting your 2450 on the end of an extension cord inside this box and then plug the extension cord into your GFI outlet. Then put this box where you want. It is inexpensive and has a foam seal around the lid and cord entry to keep out water. Being it is plastic, it doesn't interfere with RF signals. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009RX5H6S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

I will second Paul. I am implementing a EZIO8SA for controlling and monitoring my pond, pumps, filters and other outdoor items. 8 SPDT relays capable of up to 3A of 120VAC each, plus 7 sensors, 4 digital input or On/off, 2 analog input with trip point settings and 1 Dallas Semi. 1 Wire connection for temp input. It does require a PLM, but that can be located close to your signal source and it is dual band. It is just going into the system this week. I will update you if you like about how well it does, but testing has been good. Also, I would like to mention that Smartenit's support is outstanding, just like UDI. They get back to me day or night or weekends. Very impressive so far.

I have recently run into this issue with a different Alexa skill called "Wireless Tags" which some of us ISSY users like to use also. The company, CAO, released a notice/read me on their skill set that had some interesting information in it, including a list of "spokens" that should be used if you want better success at Alexa responding correctly. They go so far as to state that if you need to use the same "spoken" more than once to add a number behind the recognized word(s). Here is a link to the release and the word set is near the end on the 2nd hyperlink labeled "here". It is worth the read to see that Alexa skills seem to have a favored spoken list. It did clear up some word recognition problems I was having with the Wireless Tags. The CAO doc also has a link to a 5 page document of all the variations of commands that are valid with Alexa. https://store.wirelesstag.net/blogs/news/wireless-tag-informational-amazon-echo-alexa-skill-is-now-live I mention this to see if anyone knows if UDI has released a similar Alexa "read me" about their skill set to get better recognition of "spokens" and lists of valid command statements. Does anyone have a link to something similar for the Issy skill set? --Leon

Here is the skill set I am waiting to be added to Alexa: The "Spousal Skill set". "Alexa, tell wife I need a foot rub". "Alexa, tell hubby to mow the yard". "Alexa, tell wife to start dinner". "Alexa, tell hubby to shut up". etc., etc., etc.... Solves all sorts of marital communication problems. But I can't wait to see the spousal API insertion process. --Leon

As mentioned earlier in my reply at the start of this post, I almost exclusively only adjust the wired unit (via my ISY) while all my wireless units are masters and I don't seem to have this problem. Or possibly I am less sensitive to it and haven't noticed it. Try a test. Set the wireless to master, unplug the power supply for a 15-30 minutes, then plug it back in and see if that triggers the wired unit to become the master. Maybe you have a weak or faulty power supply. You might also put batteries back in to act as backup power. BTW, all my wireless units are battery only. Replacing batteries once or twice a year is not a problem for me.