Can you use Insteon & Zwave?

[tdotr6]

I am fairly new to this, just around a year into it HA... I just want to be positive to know what to purchase and what will work before I do..

I Currently I have a ISY994IR Pro and a PLM...

 

My confusion starts with this - Z-Wave Dongle & ISY serial port Expansion board

 

http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index ... Wave_Alpha

 

I have seen the store to purchase the zwave dongle, is this site old?

 

1 - Is the new dongle all you need to add Z-Wave devices to the network?

 

2 - Can I use the Z-Wave module and add Z-Wave devices such as a lock , and use this with my current Insteon system?

 

3 - If the module is all you need, Would the Z-Wave devices only communicate wireless?

[MikeD]

Hi tdotr6,

 

1. Once you have the the dongle installed you need to activate the software module in the ISY. See Activation Instructions on this page: http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index ... structions

 

2. Yes, you can add Z-Wave locks / devices and use them with your existing Insteon system.

 

3. Z-Wave is wireless only.

 

View this page for additional information: http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index ... structions

 

You should be prepared to install the latest Beta Release if you plan to install Z-Wave since features and functionality is still being added. I currently have two Z-Wave devices, a thermostat and lock, that are working great.

 

Finally, here is a link to where you may find more answers to your Z-Wave questions: viewforum.php?f=98

 

~Mike