Hi all,

 

I am coming from a SmartLinc and am looking at getting an ISY but am wondering how difficult it is to program. Currently I am using my SmartLinc for timed events to turn on and off lights and control them from an iPhone. I also would like to control and check status from outside my network when not at home along with receiving notifications when an event occurs.

 

I am used to the SmartLinc and not sure that I want to get the Insteon Hub as it relies on the cloud for these things.

 

Plus the ISY is more powerful from what I have read.

 

My platform is Macintosh with iPhones.

 

Thanks for any help.

Ed

Like anything else it depends on your skill level.   I find it easy to program as the Admin Console insures the statements are structurally correct.  No need to learn the physical format of each statement.   If you have no previous programming experience then there is learning curve for sure.  Some folks are experts, some chose to use examples from others and learn little.  UDI has a 30 day return policy so if it is too difficult return it.   Most folks do not have major issues but it will be based on your past experience and willingness to learn new things.   

Hi LeeG, precisely, and thank you.

 

Hi eyost, just wanted to extend our welcome to you and mention that our tech support team (links below) is always avaiable to help with your questions including programming help.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

Just a follow up and let everyone know that a while back I pulled the trigger on an ISY and couldn't be happier with the product and the support is great! With a quick outline from Steve at Universal I was able to get the system connected and had my first program created, and working, in about ten minutes.

 

Yep, Michel is right that Support is there if I ever need help - they were great at getting me going.

 

I just wished I had of bought the ISY back years ago instead of the SmartLinc.

 

Thanks all!

I just wished I had of bought the ISY back years ago instead of the SmartLinc.

 

Yup.  Me too.  It has outlasted several cell phones, TVs, tablets, chumbys, amd TV streamers.  It remains one of the more valuable and interesting pieces of technology I own.

It's so good looking too, with it's sleek black case, flashy LEDs and nice smile!

And especially the very bright blue LEDs  .

 

Thank you all so very much for your sentiments. It does mean a LOT to us all.

 

With kind regards,
Michel

I am a relatively new convert to the ISY and, yes, there is a learning curve. However, my only regret is that I did not make the change long ago.

I just got an isy for my b-day.  I was a hub user.  There is a learning curve but my mind no just runs of different things i can now do since i have the ISY