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If you are using the Elk M1, have you considered using Areas? For example: Area 1: First Floor Area 2: Second Floor Area 3: Third Floor Area 4: Garage Then program the Elk to only Arm Area 1 and Area 4 in Stay Modes. Arm All Areas in Away Modes. Prevents tripping the alarm when someone opens a Window when armed in Stay mode.

These are the plug-ins I use.

Unless you have a high end home with a Crestron or similar system, your home brew home automation will not add value to your home. It will actually deter potential buyers who do not want to inherit someone else’s hobby and finicky system. The certification and recertification costs are in the $100,000’s, and recurring license fees on top of that. UDI would never be able to recoup those costs. The “new” Insteon will likely be in the same boat.

UDI has already stated the $ to get HomeKit certification is too expensive. The same will likely apply to Matter, which is just another bureaucratic $tandard$ organization. HomeKit support is already achievable via Homebridge or Home Assistant, and does not require UDI to spend any $ to obtain certification. Personally, I run Homebridge on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS on a MeLE Quieter3C. Initially, I ran HB on a Ubuntu VM. Took me a couple of hours over the Xmas holiday. My advice is to roll up your sleeves and dive it.

Assuming you bought the Serial PLM Kit https://www.universal-devices.com/product/serial-plm-kit/ eISY USB-A Port <-> USB to RS-232 Converter <-> D-Sub to RJ45 Adapter <-> Ethernet Cable <-> Serial PLM RJ45

I have an Insteon power line only (no RF) 2412S which has been rock solid (knock on wood) If I ever upgrade to an eISY, I plan to use the adapter I built My understanding is the only difference between the 2413S is the 2413U embeds the FTDI USB to serial chip on the daughter card inside the PLM.

The Jungle web site has the MeLE 3Q's in stock for next day delivery. I suspect the UDI version are on a slow boat or stuck in a shipping container at Long Beach.

Yes, but you have to cut off the RJ45 and crimp on a new one. See the following post. /topic/40305-serial-plm-to-usb-adapter-alternative/

There is no UDI wiki on eISY BIOS updates, but I found some links to the OEM web site which indicate BIOS updates are done via Windows. It might be best to submit a ticket to get an official response, in case UDI has some sort of propriatary implementation. https://www.universal-devices.com/my-tickets/

DISCLAIMER Use at your own peril. If you are considering installing in a cabinet/junction box, make sure there is adequate ventilation. Power Specs for PoE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_over_Ethernet Power Specs for MeLE Quieter3Q (12v x 2a = 24w) https://store.mele.cn/products/mele-fanless-mini-pc-quieter3q-n5105-windows-11-pro-micro-computer-8gb-ddr4-256gb-rom-small-desktop-computers-for-office-home-dual-hdmi-4k-60hz-bt5-2-wi-fi-6-usb3-0-ethernet-port-vesa-mount?variant=41899440144562 PoE to USB-C Power Adapter Of course you will need an adequately sized separate PoE++ injector or PoE++ Ethernet switch. https://www.amazon.com/Procet-Gigabit-Splitter-IEEE802-3at-PT-PTC-at/dp/B07X46S3GD/

Make your own USB adapter and learn some valuable skills in the process. /topic/40305-serial-plm-to-usb-adapter-alternative/

When did I ever ask that? I am not asking to run IoX on every distribution or appliance. Just run it virtualized on the same hardware/distribution they are already using, so that users can take snapshots, easily roll back when updates do not go as planed, etc. I am not the only one who sees a possible benefit of running virtualized.

I'm not asking for UDI to give me anything for free. I'm just asking for an alternative way to run it with a paid license and/or buying their rebranded HW. That way I can also run other guests (Homebridge, Home Assistant, etc.) on the same hardware.

I thought that was the advantage of hypervisors and VMs. You only need to support a fixed set of virtualized devices, regardless of host hardware. I run multiple VMs (Windows, Ubuntu, RedHat, Debian, including FreeBSD on Proxmox hypervisor. I have even ported VMs between hypervisors, including Windows, without having to go through Windows activation again. Proxmox supports individual USB device pass through and TPM 2.0 emulation (not all hypervisors do). Both PfSense and TrueNAS CORE are FreeBSD based and support virtualization. So I don’t think UDI would have to support different hardware platforms. They would only need to support a small number of Hypervisors and virtualized devices. I am biased towards Proxmox because the price is exactly right (free). I hope to upgrade to eISY/IoX, or what ever it is called now, but given the current state of issues with the platform and the inability to easily roll back is preventing me from even considering it now, especially given the rock solid performance and reliability of my ISY994i. It also allows node developers to test their wares on multiple versions, ensuring a compatibility. Personally, I just don’t have the bandwidth to tackle another unstable project. If UDI wants to limit virtualization overhead support costs, they could simply limit support to the eISY, and one or two Hypervisors. The advantage of running as a VM is you can take VM snapshots and quickly roll back if an upgrade does not go as planned. Also seems like it would be a better long term solution to easily switch hardware platforms the next time they run into obsolescence and availability issues.

What version of the Zwave module do you have? The series 300 ZW or 500 ZW+. If it’s the 300 ZW, the highest firmware version you can use is 5.0.16C

Is it possible eisy is detecting your monitor resolution and refresh rates via the data display channel (DDC), then attempts to enter the highest resolution and rate, but you have a HDMI cable which cannot support that resolution and frame rate? Options? 1. Connect same monitor and cable to another system to confirm what maximum resolutions and rates it works at? 2. Replace with an HDMI cable that is rated for at least the maximum resolution and refresh rate that your monitor supports. 3. Look for a config file that allows you to force it to use a lower resolution and refresh rate.

Seems like the wrong device for what you are trying to do. 1. I assume you have to connect the line and neutral for the device itself to be powered and receive commands. 2. Seems like the device will switch the line voltage to either the up or down wire, which sounds like that is not what you want. I think you want a NO/NC relay module instead https://www.insteon.com/io-module

@kegacide I think you need to isolate between the PLM and the various cables/adapters you have tried. Also, since Polisy will also eventually reach a sunset, you might consider migrating to the eISY 1. Perhaps connect the PLM to your ISY994i to confirm it's not the PLM. 2. If the PLM checks good, you might try to build your own DB9 or USB adapter to minimize the number of interconnects and failure points.

Exactly. There are other signals on the PLM RJ45 pins that carry voltage and TTL level signals which may permanently damage the PLM if shorted out.

1. Purchase a COTS DB9 to RJ45 cable. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08V539JMQ 2. Cut off the existing RJ45 and split the molded jacket 3. Use a Multi-Meter to determine which color wires are connected to which DB9 pins 4. Cut back un-used wires and crimp on new RJ45 connector.

The MeLE unit had the riser and screw installed. The Crucial SSD also came with a screw.

Actually, it’s the 2280. I bought the Quieter3C (USB-C version of the 3Q), installed a SDD, and run Ubuntu on it. The MeLE unit comes with a thermally conductive pad for SSD passive cooling. Not sure if the UDI version includes one. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B25NTRGD

Given Insteon communication and hardware reliability, or lack there of, I don’t use Insteon for perimeter access control. Especially, controlling something like a garage door that could cause harm or damage. https://www.shouselaw.com/ca/personal-injury/premises-liability/garage-door-accident-lawsuit/

1. Create a program that runs one a day/week and increments a state variable (+=1) 2. Create a second program that triggers when the variable exceeds a value (>n) and reset variable (=0)

How about 1. Add half the lights to one scene. 2. Add second half to a second scene. 3. Set up separate programs to change each scene for each color combination you want.