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Kwikset ZWave locks also work with ISY.

In use an iBeacon and ML to write to an ISY variable when I enter/exit a Geofence. The downside is it is only updated once on crossing, not continuously.

Harmony hub. Benefits of Harmony IR database, ease of setup, Echo and IFTTT.

I feel sorry for all the saps (marks) who replaced all their tried and true $9 smoke/cos with $99-$129 Nest Protects. They will realize their error when it comes time to replace them after 10 years or when a homebuyer's inspector flags all the NPs as out of service life.

First let's define real time. Nothing over the Internet is hard real time or guaranteed. It depends on your application. Financial trading markets define realtime in picoseconds. Thus brokerage house servers are co-located next to exchange servers and pay millions per month to shorten the copper/fiber induced latency. I define real time for home automation in terms of a perceptible delay which would cause the user to press a button a second time if a visual/audible response is not observed. I am sure their are a number of human factors studies which attempt to quantify this (@teken can probably cite a few), but my personal experience is less than a second or two. It's not the Maker channel that introduces the huge lag or delay, it's what ever channel you use on the trigger side. It depends on how each channel implements their services. Polling vs continuous connection. The Kidde RemoteLync channel is the latter. It does take a fixed amount of time for the RemoteLync device to sample the audible tone emitted by a smoke detector and filter out false positives. For example a parakeet chirping or a low bat chirp, but once it does, I receive an app push notification and my IFTTT Maker channel ISY REST API recipe runs almost simultaneously to turn on all my house lights for emergency egress.

And 99.99% don't replace residential smokes every 10 years as required by NFPA code.

RemoteLync IFTTT channel is real time. Not all are. Don't assume you know everything unless you have direct knowledge of the subject. RemoteLync and IFTTT is secondary convenience, not primary fire detection and notification. If you have those concerns or needs you should have a professional alarm and fire detection in your home. Personally, I do not use the ISY for any safety or security related needs. Convenience only.

The Insteon Smoke Bridge only works with a particular model of FirstAlert smokes/co. Interconnected smokes can be wired (4 wire) or wireless. My recommendation would be to buy the Kidde RemoteLync. It's plug and play, and app will send you push notifications.

Yes there is. You can buy a Kidde RemoteLync which will work with any smoke detector manufactured since the late 70's. It plugs into any outlet and it monitors for the audible sound emitted from the smoke/co detector after you train it. They have an IFTTT channel which you can couple with the Maker channel to invoke a ISY REST command. The RemoteLync app will also send push notifications. https://remotelync.kidde.com/ https://ifttt.com/applets/399619p-turn-on-lights-for-kidde-smoke-alert The other option is to buy a Kidde smoke relay and wire it up to an IOLinc. The downside is it requires smoke alarm wiring changes which is supposed to be done by a licensed electrician. http://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/products/fire-safety/safety-accessories/auxiliary-devices/sm120x/

The horror

Seems like you need to enable the ELIZA skill https://www.alexaskillstore.com/Eliza/187

If the Roomba could talk, it would likely claim it was framed. The dog probably despised the Roomba (sucking up treats and stray food, bumping into water bowl, making noise, etc.) and intentionally dropped one in its path. That would be enough evidence and motive for a court of law. The dog takes the 5th upon advice of counsel. So who is the smarter mammal? Canine or human?

They already did. It's called a clothes washer.

Let me know when they come out with the voice controlled kegerator.

Door lock control on a cloud based internet service? Have you read the Amazon TOS? Make sure you post on FB the next time you go on vacation and place the Echo next to a window. Thanks.

And when the ISY locks up, all the programs are useless, which occurs more often than I like. A KPL and scenes are faster and more reliable.

I go back to my previous post. Buy a 6 or 8 button keypadlinc in dimmer or relay form. Here endeth the lesson.

And no one questioned the wisdom of moving the kids to the basement? Is it a walk out or has emergency egress?

2 and 4 are not possible if light 1 is hardwired to switch 1. What you want is a 6/8 button keypad link and use scenes instead of programs.

I am also considering adding Bali motorized shades on a few windows, which apparently integrate with Somfy controls. Does the ISY support the Somfy Z-Wave bridge? http://www.blindsgalore.com/WindowProduct.asp?id=255716

You assume brains (or $) and common sense always go together. The fact there are so many threads asking how to autonomously close a GD is evidence of that.

Keep doing what you are doing. One post from me will get lost in a long thread. Quoting and commenting on my post helps the cause, possibly saving a life. Thanks for caring [emoji868]

Read this before you automate a GD http://www.cepro.com/article/potential_legal_liabilities_for_integrating_garage_doors_with_home_automati%22%5Dhttp://www.cepro.com/article/potential_legal_liabilities_for_integrating_garage_doors_with_home_automati

More than 10 years ago, I looked at trying to add on my to builder installed Napco GEM security panel. At the time Napco did not have any add on devices to connect it to a LAN, mobile apps for remote control, etc. Even if they did I had to be a licensed dealer or professional installer to order, or have it professionally installed. That's when I decided to replace the system with an Elk M1G and added the ISY, both of which work well together out of the box. No need to run middleware on another computer. I was able to reuse all the sensors and wire runs for the new keypads. Best decision I made and I have never looked back.

I apply the KISS principal. 10 PM cool house down to make it comfortable to sleep 6 AM cool house down before you leave for work Raise temp when not at home As a result my AC never turns on during day.