MrEstateManager

Thanks for digging so deep guys. My dreams of a couple of easy "nuke it and start over" seems to be out of the picture, so it is ticket time!

Concur. That's why it feels like I need to whip it out and start over. It was via Universal's custom cable USB Attached 65, and the table is attached as well. Reiterating from above - when I start the admin console I get about 9 "Failed communicating with" errors, so there is definitely some missing links? PLM Links Table.v5.7.1__Wed 2024.07.03 03.19.25 PM.xml

Yes (I think original, and yes later), yes, and yes. The challenge at this point seems to be only some of the devices are failing so I've clearly got in an inconsistent state. It feels like I need to nuke all the link tables in the house?

Summary: swapped ISY to EISY, tried new USB PLM, swapped back to Serial PLM, maybe Deleted modem, now screwed... How I got here: Got an eISY to replace my ISY994. Also bought a new USB PLM Did the swap over from the ISY to the eISY. Initially started to use the USB PLM, then realized I could use the old serial PLM with less efforts. Seemingly got everything working correctly. When adding a new Insteon scene I think I might have accidentally hit the "Delete Modem" command Devices didn't respond to commands, so I did various permutations of Deleting/Restoring the PLM, Restoring devices, etc What I get now: the eISY can connect with the USB PLM and some of the devices will respond. When starting the admin console I get "Failed communicating with" errors for 8 or 9 devices (devices I think I tried to communicate with when the serial PLM was attached?) What I think has happened: It feels like I've got parts of 2 PLMs in various link tables in various devices and the only way to 'fix' this would be to start over. While I have read and re-read the Restore/Delete PLM user guides, I can't seem to figure out the correct process to nuke all the links in the house, ensure I've only got one PLM in the system, and rebuild from the admin console. Any help appreciated!

Thank you - I knew I was forgetting something obvious!

I've got 2 houses, one with an ISY and a new one with an eISY. I'm trying to set up the new house (eISY) with Alexa. I go to the Alexa app, search for "ISY Optimized for Smart Home v3", choose Enable, and then it asks for my.isy.io login. I give it my credentials, but it discovers the devices from the ISY at the other house. How do I get it to prefer/see the 2nd house? Thanks!

Challenge: 2 houses, 2 ISYs, wanting to control them each separately via Alexa. My config: Main house: ISY, lots of devices, many Alexa's (on Amazon Account 1), integration via portal = all good and works as expected. New-to-me vacation house: install some devices, install an ISY, buy portal access for the second ISY (key problem I think: using the same portal log-in credentials as Main House), get some scenes configured = works great via local control. Realizing Alexa seems to be confused about multiple houses, I configure the Vacation House Alexa's via a different Amazon account (Amazon Account 2). When I try to connect the Vacation House Alexa (Alexa Account 2) via the ISY Skill I get all the devices from the main house - aka, there appears to be no way to specify the skill use the second (Vacation House) ISY - it seems defaults to the main house ISY. Questions/thoughts/hopes: Has anyone gotten this config to work? Is there a trick to specifying which ISY? Do I need to create 2 different portal accounts so the two properties are completely isolated from each other? Any other ideas/config suggestions? Thanks for any guidance! Michael

Thankfully it isn't really a "home" (covered outdoor space), but I agree with your meta point. I've searched the forums, but I can't seem to find any info on what I would wind up with: House 1: ISY-1 House 2: ISY-2 ... both tied to a single OrchMobiLinc and Alexa account. Can that be done?

This is a variant on the "vacation house" scenario... My primary house is controlled by an ISY w/60 or so lights, plenty of programs, etc. Well sorted after 4 years. We are now buying an "RV lot" a couple of states away (aka, no physical or virtual connection between them). It is has an outdoor kitchen/seating area, with 8 light switches (don't get me started on why 400sf needs 8 different light switches!!). I've got 8 extra dimmers from my house install that I'm going to bring down with me, but I'll need a way to control them. Seems like the option is a 2nd ISY or an Insteon Hub, right? The ISY is more expensive, and frankly more than I need down there since I'm only controlling 8 lights. Also, I use Alexa for voice control, and I'm not sure how one Alexa account works with 2 ISYs. Has anyone used both like this? Is there a standard controller people use for small systems like this? Any advice/direction appreciated!

I'm still on Hurting2Ride 's step 3 - creating the state variable in Echo... and trying to figure out why it won't work. Thanks for the alternative methodology, (that I might follow up on) but I'm still trying to figure out on what condition state variables are "not available."

I'm finally back home and following Hurting2Ride 's excellent instructions. I created the variable, saved changes and hoped over to the portal. When I try to click on the Variables tab in the Echo list I get a "State variables are not available" error. I've tried refreshing to no avail. I must be missing something obvious. Any help appreciated!

And you think some patio lights are going to stop that level of invasion?

If anyone is in my back yard to see the lights are off, they have already broken in...

LOL - that's a step-by-step tutorial - of course it helps! Actually, it is perfect. Simple, clean, elegant. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Now the only question is, what will I use for an indicator. The KPL is too subtle I think. I sort of like the red light approach... maybe I'll have to get a special "vacation light" for the garage...

Is there a "poor man's method" using Alexa? I think the wife might like that one more...