TrojanHorse

I agree with you. I rarely use mine (maybe once a year) and then it’s usually to open it for someone when we’re away and then they close it. With our gates and garage and kids, my wife and I call if one of us is out to make sure it’s safe to open. I’m concerned even about a toddler finger in the garage door track when someone opens the garage door. Even the standard remotes can be dangerous because a garage door is dangerous. I suppose a neighbor kid could do a wheelie in the stroller and park it under the door while someone is leaving and they simply using their visor button. There’s no substitute for a human eye. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sounds like you’ve got this set up better than most. Given that newer GDOs allow app control the AHJs must believe that there is a safe way to do this. I think @LarryLix wanted to point out generally and sort of make a PSA that this isn’t always wise and I agree with him. In the rare instances that I do this I do it through Mobilinc with the program associated with a camera so I can see as I do it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Scratching head. Can the smart minds here agree somehow and distill this into the wiki (or whatever document / source we’re to follow and keep on our nightstand). And to be blunt, that’s a request to un-F this and make it easy to follow for current and future users. Joking sorta but respectfully that’s a suggested fix [emoji16] Or are we all supposed to parse through this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Such as editing / adding to a post to only add a snarky comment... (on record) Sounds like you’re saying you’re a real charmer in person. Would love to meet you someday. Will leave loved ones at home, lest they succumb to the charm! Better yet, let’s be better. I’ll start, but I won’t stop calling out people that blow out candles to make theirs look brighter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am being nice. I could’ve referred by name(s). I’m one of the nicest guys around. That doesn’t mean I won’t speak up when I see others that aren’t nice which I will always do in person or online. And if people are upset by that or Greek Mythology or whatever then that’s their problem. Sorry, not sorry. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think it stemmed from a member here that can’t help but to insert himself in a way that is unwanted by some, perhaps many. A suggestion was made that many can see, but the member (“appendage” or similar as he’s been referred to as previously) couldn’t envision it and he got upset since he couldn’t see it. This appendage is ornery and I frankly think does a disservice to UDI and its forum. In his defense though it seems he often says he’s not trying to be ornery. I guess he just can’t stop inserting himself that way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Saw this and was curious. Did you choose that setting? Do you have 999 seconds to see if it works in that timeframe? It’s only 16.65 minutes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

LOL. Sorry but good luck with that. Edit: I had an ant problem. Didn’t occur to me to solve with Insteon or the ISY. Had to find and seal the hole that the gas man left. Cat needs to be kept out somehow if it’s a problem. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just spitballing ideas ... I might be missing something Why does the 2nd ISY need to integrate directly with security? Convenience, lighting, automation? Or something else - are you using z-wave sensors as security? Can you get the Elk data bus to the 2nd building? Have you considered a hardwired expander M1XIN or Elk wireless whatever flavor in the 2nd building? I believe there are / maybe you’re aware there are ways to “link” ISYs. So have 1 security system connecting the buildings via Elk bus and linked to 1 ISY. Have the 2nd ISY communicate key events via rest and variables to the 1st? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Another idea is to have separate open and close programs since the switch usually acts as a toggle when really you want a specific action. A few years ago I posted this. You don’t need to use an Elk, just revise the programs to your sensor and relay. https://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/20760-isy-garage-open-and-close-programs/ Edit: old post that apps like Tapatalk don’t seem to like. Need to open the link in a browser. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sorry for delay... Hmm [emoji848] I’m also using a Netgear Nighthawk and had problems with DHCP errors. Every 5 seconds... running latest Netgear firmware and ISY 5.0.16B. Glad you’re up and running. You may still have the DHCP errors. The DHCP errors were causing slowness for me on Polisy and Elk and MobiLinc loading locally and remotely. Features that use the network basically. I use VPN not MobiLinc connect or ISY portal. The workaround was to assign the address in my router (been doing for years) and have the ISY set for the same address (recent). I think @LarryLix mentioned he’s using this fix for a different router and maybe different problem? But this isn’t a best practice and would be nice to not need to do this. Can you check the error log to see if these errors occur frequently and persist day after day? If yes then I may try to track down a better fix, although to get somewhere I’d need to prod UDI or Netgear with evidence of more users having same problem. UDI was helpful but I think there was an opinion that something was uniquely wonky with my setup. I suspect we’re not alone and we’re not choosing wonky... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m not using MobiLinc portal but I did have similar problems with DHCP errors every 5 seconds... What router? Are you using DHCP reservations in the router? Is ISY set to static IP address or DHCP? Edit: probably also relevant - does this happen on the LAN or is this only through internet WAN and mobilinc portal? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is it basically another remote that you link to the opener? I’m sure you know people have DIYed that method by buying another remote and soldering leads to the buttons or soldering to the buttons on the wired wall control. Seems well worth $20 if one doesn’t need to hassle with that... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was gonna say a soldering iron, but @simplextech linked to (what appears to be) a really cool gadget!

Didn’t read everything here but saw “outside wall” - is anything ISY related outside? Another good option is to basically build your own 12v UPS. For example I’m using an Altronix 12v power supply / battery charger with a 12Ah dedicated battery. That way you don’t go DC to AC then back to DC. Lots of options to make your own. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes had the same problem. Rebooting my iPhone helped. Maybe something on Verizon’s end? Of course several things could go wrong that would prevent a text going through. I’d suggest using a dedicated email address to send alerts and add this account to your phone’s email app. Then you can easily see any undelivered bounce backs and also check the sent folder. Not perfect but better... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

+1 Was going to respond with the same link. Note the Insteon Thermostat problem if that's relevant for you ? While I think the upgrade can be simple, I like the list here. First do a backup and then grab everything you can (screenshots, copy and paste, etc.) from EVERYTHING and EVERY tab in the admin console before you upgrade. Include a copy to clipboard of "my programs" folder before and after, and ideally put them into a spreadsheet or someplace that you can compare syntax verbatim and line by line to find potential problems... https://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/26381-upgrade-from-473-to-5015a-task-list/

A guess here - not sure about these locks. Maybe try Program 1: If Locks / ZW Side Door Lock' User Number is 1 Or 'Locks / ZW Side Door Lock' User Number is 2 Then new.state.variable =1 Wait 5 seconds new.state.variable =0 Else Wait 5 seconds new.state.variable =0 Program 2 (your old program replacing the 2nd part with the above variable) If: (Elk Area 'House' 'Armed State' is Armed Away Or Elk Area 'House' 'Armed State' is Armed Stay) AND new.state.variable =1 Then Set Elk Area 'House' Disarm Set 'Kitchen / Kitchen Recessed' On Set 'Thermostats-Home' On Else - No Actions If nothing else by tracking a new state variable you’ll know if the code is sticking in memory as you alluded to which can help with further troubleshooting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Question here for those that use Insteon for security. Are there ways to protect against a power outage (other than standby generator) that would allow signals from the sensors to reliably communicate with the ISY? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think you guys are talking about different things... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s a really good fair question. I think there should be a way to charge for them - they’re in a “store” after all. It does beg the question - how are the creators of node servers being compensated? Free beta testers [emoji12]? The challenge and honing is skills? Resume building? Reputation building with the chance to charge more than others some day for node servers? I hope you guys are getting something more out of it than just responding to user questions and complaints of how it’s not working a way they want... that said I think there’s a hesitancy to develop node servers that don’t have much “demand” which is a little ironic if there’s no compensation, and arguably the aggravation factor as a developer goes up when more people use it. I hope this doesn’t come across as sarcastic - it’s not meant as such. I suspect there’s an element of generosity and community to it as well but human beings respond to incentives (which maybe aren’t monetary). I think it’d be cool if there was a Kickstarter type thing to get node servers developed that either an end user or developer could initiate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was completely turned off by the fact that they’re not charging money for it. Nothing’s free, so what are you paying? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This should work fine so I agree with @kclenden that another program may be the issue. You mentioned this only started after upgrading to v5. Did you make note of what programs were disabled in 4.x? The upgrade can cause disabled programs to become enabled, so wondering if that’s what’s going on and another program is now enabled? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not trying to bombard with options, but you could consider the app “Simple control” fka “roomie”. I don’t like their subscription model, but for $2 / month for 10 devices I *think* you can still send http commands from that app. So you could perhaps use this to communicate to ISY via REST. The ISY was also a device you could add when I used it (so can control devices, not sure I ever got scenes to work right). This app would be another interface to learn / program but if you already use an iPad for control it could make sense to use this for a bit while you contemplate your best ultimate solution. Who knows, if you like the iPad for control and like the app maybe you’ll just stick with their subscription?... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How small is this thing? It appears to be in some type of quantum state impacted by observation. Maybe you’re supposed to be testing an unannounced unreleased quantum entanglement feature? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk