TrojanHorse

Yes they did recently recall washing machines after at least one broken jaw. https://www.cpsc.gov/recalls/2017/samsung-recalls-top-load-washing-machines That roomba crap story is hilarious. Textbook example of a technology definitely not making life easier or better for that user. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This seems like a great trick / "hack" I have a leak sensor that I recently put behind a dishwasher after I needed to take it out and replace a hose. Figured I'd be good for several years but then I replaced my PLM and thought I would have to take the dishwasher back out. This will be great to use when the ISY gets the heartbeat from the leak sensor, and then I will probably disable or delete that program so it's not writing updates every 24 hours as that is unnecessary for me. I love that I always learn something new here! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'd like to post the programs I use to open and close my garage door. Full kimono - programs and comments below for critique and/or copy. I know these could be cleaned up so I would appreciate any suggestions, but ultimately this seems to work, finally... I open my door using an ELK relay and an RF transmitter. This is effectively a toggle that mimics pressing a standard visor clipped opener / closer toggle button. So, I tried to program specific up and down operations as well as a "time-out" or wait if an open or close program was triggered and the door is moving (would ultimately like to incorporate a potentiometer here?) I run this from Moblinc, where I can see the door on my camera and run it from the app. This works well for me, although if I run the program without letting Mobilinc fully boot up, it sometimes will fail. It almost seems like the app sees the conditions differently and results in the elk relay not being triggered (but lights still turn on, oddly). In any event, I like having the delay since I find it possible to "fat finger" the app and either hit the wrong button or hit it twice (so prevent the toggle...) All of these programs except the first one are disabled, and I trigger the IF path of the Open or Close programs from Mobilinc camera screen. It's 7 programs but hopefully easy to follow. Any questions, comments, kicks-in-the-teeth, etc. appreciated! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A_Status_of_Door - [ID 0091][Parent 0087] If Elk Zone 'Garage Overhead' is Normal Then $garage.is.open.s = 0 Else $garage.is.open.s = 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Close_Garage - [ID 008C][Parent 0087][Not Enabled] If $garage.is.open.s is 1 And $garage.closing.s is 0 And $garage.opening.s is 0 Then Set Elk Output 'GDO Control' On for 3 Seconds Run Program 'y.wait.after.closing' (Then Path) Run Program 'Open_Garage' (Else Path) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Intended to be triggered from Mobilinc, disabled in ISY to prevent autorun checks garage sensor variable and that the open or close program has not been recently run. GDO Control is an ELK output that triggers a garage door remote and has a rule in the ELK M1 that keeps the output on for 3 sec. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Open_Garage - [ID 008E][Parent 0087][Not Enabled] If $garage.is.open.s is 0 And $garage.closing.s is 0 And $garage.opening.s is 0 Then Set Elk Output 'GDO Control' On for 3 Seconds Set Scene 'Scns / Existing_Circuits / Garage / z_Garage.All.Lights' On Run Program 'y.wait.after.opening' (Then Path) Run Program 'Close_Garage' (Else Path) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Intended to be triggered from Mobilinc, disabled in ISY to prevent autorun checks garage sensor variable and that the open or close program has not been recently run. GDO Control is an ELK output that triggers a garage door remote and has a rule in the ELK M1 that keeps the output on for 3 sec. The OPEN program also turns on the lights. Assumes that the other program that monitors the garage motion sensor will turn off lights after [10] minutes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- y.wait.after.closing - [ID 008D][Parent 0087][Not Enabled] If - No Conditions - (To add one, press 'Schedule' or 'Condition') Then $garage.closing.s = 1 Wait 25 seconds Run Program 'z-garage.check.after.closing' (If) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- y.wait.after.opening - [ID 0095][Parent 0087][Not Enabled] If - No Conditions - (To add one, press 'Schedule' or 'Condition') Then $garage.opening.s = 1 Wait 25 seconds Run Program 'z-garage.check.after.opening' (If) Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- z-garage.check.after.closing - [ID 0092][Parent 0087][Not Enabled] If $garage.is.open.s is 0 Then $garage.closing.s = 0 $garage.opening.s = 0 Else Send Notification to 'Erik_Text' content 'garage.failed.closing' $garage.closing.s = 0 $garage.opening.s = 0 checks if status has changed if so, resets the integer variables to 0 that indicate whether programs are running if else, send notification but also reset the variables so that the program can be attempted to be run again ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- z-garage.check.after.opening - [ID 0093][Parent 0087][Not Enabled] If $garage.is.open.s is 1 Then $garage.closing.s = 0 $garage.opening.s = 0 Else Send Notification to 'Erik_Text' content 'garage.failed.opening' $garage.closing.s = 0 $garage.opening.s = 0 checks if status has changed if so, resets the integer variables to 0 that indicate whether programs are running if else, send notification but also reset the variables so that the program can be attempted to be run again

How does a garage door randomly open? It seems to me this is a band-aid over the symptom, not a solution to your problem. Is your opener connected in some way to your insteon / ISY / etc system? Putting aside the safety issues of automating a door for the moment, what if you want the door open someday at that time? Back to safety, what if someone is desperately trying to keep the door from hitting their car (again and again as the program triggers). I know the safety issue has been debated and people are going to do what they want. That said, I would focus on curing the disease not fixing the symptom. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

OP, I'm no expert but I suspect you will not find a direct way to integrate this. It might be helpful to think about and/or explain to the forum the variability and overlap of schedules and if you and your wife prefer different temperatures at wake up. That and the time preferred in advance of wake up (and your tolerance for an earlier runtime) might limit the likely combinations? At least on some days? If I were you I would try to devise a thoughtful and clever set of programs based on Stu's suggestion. Maybe incorporate a motion sensor as Larry suggests that only triggers a wake up program if triggered at certain times? Perhaps you go to bed earlier if expecting to wake up earlier? Could then trigger from a bedtime routine. Or just get an Elf on the Shelf and wait for full integration. They see everything and I suspect are linked to your federal database of preferences and behaviors [emoji15] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

In some instances, you may also need to log into your gmail account, go to settings and then allow less secure apps. https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6010255?hl=en I'm not sure if this is required with latest ISY but is required for many devices / apps. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had a similar situation, coincidentally with a fireplace in Minnesota, and wanted to use a thermostat. It's maybe not exactly what you want to do, but the helpful people here give me good advice. See here: Insteon Thermostat 2441TH wiring help https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=http%3A%2F%2Fforum%2Euniversal-devices%2Ecom%2Findex%2Ephp%3F%2Ftopic%2F20533-Insteon-Thermostat-2441TH-wiring-help&share_tid=20533&share_fid=23986&share_type=t Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Bahaha LMAO. I've been on the fence with Alexa. I think I will wait until my 2 year old twins get upgraded firmware. Thanks for pointing this out! [emoji108] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks. I will "restore" and add a new PLM following the directions linked here: http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/20514-programs-not-running/?do=findComment&comment=197504 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Stu. Looks like 2 very similar threads here at the same time. What about the 417 max links referred to by UDI on their calculator? And is my max reading of 437 inaccurate? Thanks! Edit: of course no one else can attest to the accuracy of my reading. But wondering what happens if one exceeds the 417 max links. The calculator seems confusing / non-linear to me, since I can input several scenarios that exceed 417, however I would've expected headroom above those systems. Running 4.5x on 994 pro. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was just about to start a similar topic, but maybe I’ll tag along here as I have similar questions and musings… I have a 2.5 year old PLM too, which seems to work fine. But based on what I’ve read here it sounded like I am on borrowed time, so I bought another one to replace it before it fails. I’m wondering if I should swap the PLM right away (I think yes). For “fun” I checked my ISY links table. My first few tests showed 50 to 70 to 120 links. My Latest test showed 437 ?! But the calculator here shows maximum of 417? http://www.universal-devices.com/tools/insteon/calc_plm_links.htm Next test = 308, then 89, 72, then 437 again! I thought I might get a pattern, but alas, then 60… Am I dying? I have about 50 switches, 5 KPLs, maybe 50 (simple?) scenes and about a dozen dongles (love that word) and other devices. So, I’m wondering: Should I expect to get consistent PLM link counts with a healthy PLM? Am I exceeding the 417 links referenced in the UDI calculator page? I thought I had plenty of headroom. I’m perplexed. Appreciate any thoughts or comments - thanks

And ( Status on 1 OR Status on 2 ) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looks like you need parentheses around your two statements that are intended to be OR. I believe they are to the lower right of the program editor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I agree with Stu. You also say it triggers the same program. I would think that would restart it? Welcome to ISY. I'm still learning it after about 3 years. Edit: I also agree with Paul. Depending on your program structure you may want to stop a program. I've just started posting here but have been reading this forum for a while. Thanks everyone for sharing your knowledge! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Fan is found under the main node. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well, he didn't ask to meet in a park after dark so I thought it was okay to give a general location. That said, I should brush up on internet safety. I will choose my profile picture carefully, maybe I will use some reflective sunglasses as a clever disguise [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Near Minneapolis Minnesota Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sure, but I am very much a novice at soldering, so any beginner mistakes on the spare RF remote had less downside. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The latter, as I wasn't confident enough to solder to the control device and still have the push button work. Here's a link to cocoontech that describes my similar situation. I recall reading this and just thinking - get a RF remote and go that route. http://cocoontech.com/forums/topic/18397-control-garage-door-opener-with-elk-m1-with-a-smart-control-panel/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Its been a while since I installed this, but initially I tried to connect the relay to the wired opener button and it didn't seem to like that. The "button" is called something like a "multi function control panel" - has a little motion sensor and programs the unit - and it didn't seem too happy about connecting the relay. It worked, but the display on this "panel" would flicker and it would lose some settings, such as the time. Someone smarter than me could probably resolve that issue, but I decided to try the remote route instead since the flickering behavior didn't make me feel warm and fuzzy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Larry for the suggestions. I might look into that some more but was really looking for an off-the-shelf solution. That said, maybe I'll just get another RF remote and experiment! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sorry if I'm unclear. I took a standard RF universal garage remote replacement from big box, opened it, and soldered two wires for power to a wall wart and two wires to the "control" button contacts to a relay at the elk. So it's essentially hardwired and not portable. I installed it next to the opener in the garage. The reason I don't like the solar panel option in the garage is that I wouldn't want that to be my only source of power. I'd prefer a plug-in power source with a small back up battery. But like I said, belt and suspenders, not essential to have this component on battery backup. Thanks for your help Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Larry, I'm not sure I understand your suggestion. How would I connect these solar light panels? Unit is wired at the opener. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The opener has a built-in backup. I agree it would be unlikely to need this given that we would probably have a remote in one of the cars, so it would be an unusual use case. One example could be needing to let a neighbor into the house in the event of a power outage when we are away. The relay is in the elk can with battery backup and the ISY also has backup so this remote is the weak link in the chain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Another question? I'd like a recommendation for 3vdc supply with battery backup to run a remote for a GDO that I've soldered to an Elk relay and a wall wart. I envision something like a cordless phone battery and charging circuit. Suggestions? Everything else including the garage opener motor has battery backup except for my hacked remote that's in the garage right next to the opener plugged into the outlet. Belt-and-suspenders wish... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk