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Would be great if there was a YoLink Node server

Oh, I see, I don't really need more complexity in the IFTTT applet because I can make the complexity in the isy program and call that from IFTTT, oh so cool!

I have a simple program with the free IFTTT, but I want to add a bit more complexity. However, they want the pro service at a fee to do this. Is there a free alternative? will Google Home do this (it is a program using YoLink). Anything else?

Is not Caseta the same as Lutron, or are there different Lutron versions?

So I hear that Lutron is better then Zwave, so I assume it is a different protocol than Zwave. Does anyone have experience with it vs Zwave in terms of not needing any additional amplifiers? or any other pros or cons vs Zwave is appreciated. Additionally I may be confused is Caséta the only Lutron type or are there others i.e. is Caséta the only Lutron smart switches?

Thanks for the tip, yea good idea going vertical

does the zwave dongle actually do the rf communication? I would think a dongle in back of the polisy would have limited range. do most of you then add a repeater/amplifier near the polisy?

Oh, thank you sooo much

what would the wifi be used for, connection to the network?

thanks! got it , and just ordered the polisy and zwave dongle

any advantages to going with the pro? WiFi added, but what would I use that for? Network connection? I have an network switch nearby, so no advantage, right?

If I could find a dimmer....

cool thanks

I have a Insteon In-LineLinc Dimmer 2475DA1 that has gone bad, and now since I find out Insteon is no more, is there a replacement type in any technology? Ideally one that works with the isy994 but if not and there is one that works with polisy, then OK will; have to move platforms. Or possibly is there a "smart bulb" that can be controlled by isy994?

with insteon going away I plan to move to Zwave (I guess this is the best), but it seems with Zwave there are range issues that I never had with Insteon. I was planning to move gradually, but without enough zwave devices would that be a range issue? I hate to put repeater around my house (2000 sq ft) as they just take up sockets. how may of these repeater would I need , any guesses?

thanks for all your help today. I am leaning that way. Just wondering if Zwave is the way to go to replace all my insteon switches (as they fail) as zwave seems to need repeater and had such good luck with Instenon. so Perhaps Lutron as you suggested has less issues. it such a big investment just want to be sure going forward

So it "seems" isy "runs on Polisy"? not sure what that means. does Polisy have a whole new interface?..but you also run the old isy interface? If true is the ability to do this so that you do not have to rewrite your programs ? is it better to start from scratch on Polisy? sorry, I am confused on the basics here, and appreciate any help

HaHa, maybe I am the one confused. Thought I found them on Amazon, but now maybe it was a Leviton . Sorry. so what protocol is Lutron (zwave in disguise?) if not then do they works a Zwave repeaters? are they compatible with Polisy?

sorry confused, as Lutron does make zwave switches as well as wifi one and maybe more. I am asking which ones to use if I upgraded to a Polisy?

So You mean Lutron Zwave devices are are you saying another communication technology?

Oh I see. So I need to buy the 500 series?

it's been a while since I installed the dongle (don't even remember but I think it was a plug in on the board, right?) and have not used Zwave in years, but now my ISY interface says "Zwave dongle not responding" any suggestions?

Is Zwave the best alternative? I heard there is need for lots of range extenders? totally out of my "Insteon" comfort zone here

What? all insteon devices "sold out" and CNET claims they are gong out of business. What are we to do???

wow, terminology a bit confusing, but got it to work, and works great!! thanks! too Bad I now see the IFTTT is limited to 5 free appletts, an have to pay for more. BTW YoLink with LoRA technology seems to be working great. Planning on using it for Motion sensor but also a long range Temperature sensor for my pool Thanks again