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Why are you trying to telnet? Also, if you're on macOS what version? Apple removed Telnet from recent versions of MacOS so you would need to find way to add telnet in to be able to use it. But, why are you trying to telnet to anything? If you start at step 3 (with a blank/new microSD card) then telnet isn't needed. @Michel Kohanim brings up the network issue. You mentioned your on Orbi (mesh?) system. Do you use any switches/hubs that you can hard wire your computer into the same device that the ISY is connected to? It's quite possible that your network is causing issues talking between wired and wireless devices.

If you know the address of the ISY then just setup a low reservation for it and the device should attach to that as intended. You're just adding an extra step of trying to force the ISY to join at the low IP then reserving that in the router. If it's already connected to the router you know the MAC address and can just setup a lower number in the reservation. Then power cycle the ISY and it should connect at the new IP. But your way should work...especially if just a quick change. It's just an extra step.

@kzboray - the only issue with the button pressing option was that I think it was only implemented in 13+ to work that way. It worked somewhat okay in 12, but when I got my Polisy it was v12 (something) and I remember having to go through the SSH commands to be able to have the button presses register as the way to upgrade the system.

How are you trying to paste in command prompt SSH? Just right click and it should paste what you've copied. Otherwise, I would suggest Putty SSH for a slightly different approach. Sometimes it's a little more user friendly than what's built into Windows. Although, it's all in what you're used to, and right now you're not used to any SSH processes. If you follow @kzboray directions above they are the same commands found in the wiki. This should still work for what you've got. It appears you're logged into SSH okay in the window above. I don't have the old version anymore so I see a slightly different script after logging in via cmd ssh. But you're in there. If you're typing "admin" at that point it does respond "-bash:..." as you have. So you're logged in. Open the wiki link in another window so you can see the commands and copy from the browser then paste in the CMD SSH window just by right clicking. Then hit enter. Once you type the "shutdown" command...seriously wait a long time! Some people have reported it taking as long as 20 minutes, but I seem to remember at least 5-10 minutes. Final thing to ask...do you know when you ordered/received you Polisy? If after you go through this process look at the lights on the front of your Polisy. If the left is steady you should be good. Otherwise, check the wiki for possible issues. But, let's at least get you through running these SSH commands first.

@andrew77, how do you know the zip file isn't empty? And since you're trying to restore the ISY does that mean you were successful in accessing via admin console? You mention telnet and formatting the card above. If this is a new card you can skip that step. Are you 100% sure that your Safari is setup to NOT unzip the file on download? Apparently this is a known MAC issue with Safari and must be changed in the Safari settings. Make sure you follow the steps here - https://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY-99i/ISY-26_INSTEON:Replacing/Formatting_an_SD_Card Start at step 3. Also, what did you do with the original SD card you removed? Since it might have been a power supply issue perhaps the old SD card was indeed still good and still has the original setup on it. Perhaps put that back in and see if the device starts normally. Final note - if you have a PLM make sure that it always powered on before you power the ISY994 and do anything with the firmware so it will not start in safe mode.

As an added note. Some old devices that you're not using any more might have power supplies that would work. Or at the very least if you're using it and you wanted to try a new power supply out you could attempt that before buying something new. Depending on what you have you might be able to find specs for the power supply online. Make sure you check what you're using before blindly plugging something in. It might be an option of testing if you had something handy to assist in further troubleshooting if power supply is indeed bad. Based on the issues you're now describing though it very well could be since it seems to be there sometimes and not there other times.

@andrew77, Here is what UD sells as replacement power supply - https://www.universal-devices.com/product/12v-1a-power-supply/ Since you have an active support ticket trying to help this I would ask Michel in the ticket about the power supply issue and ask if what you're finding would work if you don't buy what UD offers as replacement power supply.

You and me both. Never tried such an interesting thing. That's a neat way to possibly achieve what you're going for. Good luck! Another option might be motion detectors based on where activity starts for the day.

@andrew77 Since you're working with support on this issue I'd reply back to your ticket for further assistance. There isn't much more we could provide here that wouldn't be better supported by UD Support. Sorry. Ultimately, let us know how this gets resolved. Just in case others have this issue down the road.

@jwagner010 I'd setup a "good morning routine" on Alexa. And the first person up tell Alexa good morning and that does what you're trying to do. Not really automatic, but if the kids (and whole family) is used to talking to Alexa that's a simple routine that everybody would use. Using groups could even make it more user/device specific for whichever one activates it first. Then, part of that routine set a variable to not trigger the automations again if somebody else uses the routine not knowing it had already run. I know @asbril uses the HolidaysGoogle node to trigger wake-up routines, but that requires full day events entered into a Google Calendar. That might automate the process some, but not entirely automatic like you're wanting when a simple Alexa alarm goes off. I have known others to use Siri Shortcuts and charging status to activate some automation functions. Those options are endless. But, none quite as simple as "Alexa, set a 6am alarm" and have everything just work. But, after the setup of any of these it should be almost as automatic. Good luck!

My kneejerk reaction is no. Only because the way I see it is the Alexa alarm is contained/confined within the Alexa environment. There's no way I see verbally setting an alarm and having it do something when the alarm goes off works. That would be like me asking Alexa to set a 1pm alarm then turn the light on somewhere. That's not something it can do (yet). Sounds like good feedback/suggestion to give to the Alexa developers though. When you say you can do this through Routines I'm assuming that you have a routine that will just trigger a variable on the ISY. Can that routine set a random alarm time though? (I've never thought of that, and so haven't tried it) Perhaps @bmercier might have additional insight as the resident Alexa guru. Makes me wonder what you're trying to achieve though.

@lilyoyo1 and @apostolakisl, I think @FBoucher has enough information about how to answer the original question. Let's keep the rest of the chatter a little more on point. Thanks!

@raymondjiii there was also some length discussions and additional information given in a recent topic found here - Either way, yes, it can be done as you are considering. Yes, you can turn the buttons to not toggle so if it's on you can hit it again and it won't turn off (although most don't do this...I think). If you set the buttons to toggle you can get away with only using 3 buttons. Most have considered: A = High B = Medium C = Low D = Off (or unused) On/Off are setup to control the light portion of the fanlinc. I set my KPL and Fanlinc up when I was on Firmware 4.x and it still works in 5.4.3 so I have not made the adjustment to the 5.x update that is in the wiki. Although, I also didn't exactly follow the setup in the wiki for 4.x. Please note: "Click on Copy Scene Attributes from..." is no longer available in 5.x so you will need to set each devise setting in the scene you create. Correct...they're using an 8 button keypad C, D, E, F = A, B, C, D of a 6 button keypad. The Wiki is using 3 buttons on the left side of the KPL to control the fan. It would appear that their C, E, G buttons are in toggle mode so when the scene is turned off the fan motor will be in the off state. Because I set mine up maybe 5 or so years ago I think I used some of the old methods. (those posts can be found using Google Site Search) Good luck!

I see mention of 7 presses in the manual found here - https://cache.insteon.com/documentation/2842-222-en.pdf

I've never had to change the (Micro)SD card on the 994i so can't really help you if you missed something. The steps are in the UD Wiki - https://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY-99i/ISY-26_INSTEON:Replacing/Formatting_an_SD_Card Looks like the link you provided is to the ISY Cookbook (also available to download from the UD Wiki).

And now you've got your own sub-forum for help/discussion/feedback... https://forum.universal-devices.com/forum/372-kaiterra/

Doesn't appear to be. Since AM/PM is an option then it appears to just be written in 12hr format. I did the same as you to change the clock setting and restarted AC, but programs still had AM/PM option so figure that's just hard coded that way. Glad they already got you sorted out. UD has fantastic support!

I'm sure they'll get you taken care of. Although @Javi posted a process that might help you out...Give it a try. Make sure to pay attention to the last paragraph in the post...if it doesn't work let them know in your ticket so they can do some troubleshooting from their side and possibly change the process some.

Oops! Shouldn't have "factory reset" the Polisy! Just the devices would have been fine. I am not 100% sure, but I'd just go through the activation process again. Do you have a red "x" to the left of the UUID for the Polisy on the ISY Portal? You say it's showing offline (so there is probably a red dot to the right of the UUID - this would be green if it were online). I'd click the "x" to remove it from your account then add it back. That should initiate the signal to the ISY on Polisy to approve from Admin Console (again). If that doesn't fix it then open a ticket with support and they'll get you setup just right.

The cookbook relates mostly to ISY (as a software/service). It just so happened that at the time only the ISY994 was the device it was designed for. ISY994 = Hardware Polisy = Hardware ISY on Polisy = Service/Software (IoP) (simple way of looking at it) The underlying information found in the cookbook still applies to the IoP setup and function. Until there is a major shift in the UI or logic. The wiki is the same way as the cookbook. While even some of the wiki still references the OLD ISY99 and ISY26 the general idea applies to ISY no matter if running ISY994 or ISY on Polisy. Here's some helpful programming tips you should read through that would answer questions you might still have... https://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY-99i/ISY-26_INSTEON:How-To_Guide#Programs

Found links in the wiki - https://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=Main_Page#Instructional_Videos

@borg3814 did you try what @MrBillsaid above? This is also in the wiki: https://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=Polisy:User_Guide#Getting_Your_Free_ISY_Portal_License To activate on Polisy you have to create an account, get the free 30 day trial. Associate the UUID with it and it should push the portal request to the configuration tab for you to approve. Then email sales for the 2 year period adjustment.

Make sure you get the ISY Cookbook. It will have lots of programming information that should help. 1) programs are event based and “run” when the “IF” statement is true. So if you have a program that says to do something at 7pm and have it set for every day then it will “run” the “THEN” line at 7pm. 2) yes, I think. But basically if you have a generic program to turn something off at a time it will turn off then If that time is 1hr after the program turned it on then it will go off. Again, read the cookbook for programming education. There are also some good videos on YouTube to help you learn. 3) the else is used in the false of the IF. basic (because I’m on a tablet rather than a computer) if from sunset to sunrise then turn light on else turn light off This would turn the light on at sunset and turn it off at sunset. Once you learn the programming skills this will be clear. Please start with simple timer programs then work up to more advanced and elaborate programs so you understand what you’re doing. Welcome to the forums and have fun learning ISY/Polisy.

@borg3814 have you approved the portal request on the admin console? If you log into the ISY Portal it’s showing offline? If so then you haven’t fully activated portal for your ISY. Make sure to follow these steps. What device are you using? ISY994 or Polisy (ISY on Polisy) What’s your firmware on the ISY? UD Mobile only supports 5.x line.

Some recently suggested an Ecobee option since there's a node server that could give you ISY options. But that's only from searching the forums. Perhaps others might have more feedback on your request than one from a few months ago.