automate the playback of audio?

[MikeB]

I'm trying to find a way to trigger the playback of some audio via the ISY. I'd like to keep it as simple as possible - ideally I'd like to turn on an ApplianceLinc via the ISY that powers up an attached device that would simply start playing the audio.

 

But, I can't seem to think of anything off the top of my head that would do such a thing.

 

Anyone have any suggestions?

 

Thanks!

[upstatemike]

The very best answer would be to use a Logitech Squeezecenter music server which has an open and robust network interface that could easily be supported by a product like the ISY.

 

If all you need is to play a short wav file you might look into using an Elk voice announcement module triggered from a wall wart transformer plugged into an appliance module.

[lonergan123]

This is also something I'm hoping to do.

 

I've just ordered some Insteon equipment and am considering ordering an ISY-99.

 

If I have my squeezebox connected to squeezenetwork, and I can control this with URL parameters (e.g., something like this: http://www.beta.squeezenetwork.com/netc ... power&p1=0), will I be able to configure the ISY to actually send this command out over the internet?

 

My goal is to have a keybadlinc set both a lighting scene and begin music playback.

 

Thanks ...

[MikeB]

As suggested by UpstateMike, the perfect solution to my problem was an ELK-124. I finally got around to checking it out early this AM (just in time for my Halloween show), and it seems to work great.

 

The unit has 8 channels (60 seconds each) to store recorded audio. It has a good built-in mic to record the audio you want to play. There is a PC interface, but I did not hear good things about it so decided to try the built-in mic first.

 

The 8 individual channels can be combined to a signle 8 minute channel if desired, but for my use 60 seconds is fine.

 

Basically, you take a 12v AC adapter you might have kicking around (or pick one up from Radio Shack) and attach it to the channel you want to activate. Simply power the AC adapter using an ApplianceLinc, and the ELK-124 will start playing that channel. You can set the ELK-124 to play the audio continuously (repeat) while power is applied, or play the channel only once. Use multiple AC adapters and ApplianceLincs to trigger different channels.

 

There is a single speaker output on the ELK-124, and the built-in amplifier with volume control is more than sufficient for my use (outdoor Halloween sound effects).

 

I think this is a great product, and opens up a wide variety of uses. With an ISY, the ELK-124, a speaker and a few ApplianceLincs, you can easily play audio files based on Insteon events.

 

Think of the possibilities - an announcement in your master bedroom if the garage door is opened after 9pm, or if one of your kids turns on his lights in the middle of the night!