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?

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