Was able to add a beta Motion Sensor to the ISY firmware 2.6.7

 

- put the Motion Sensor into linking mode

- 'New Insteon Device' on the ISY

- forced device type to SwitchLinc Relay

- typed in address of Motion Sensor

- hit Cancel and let the ISY do its thing

 

 

When the Motion Sensor detects motion, ISY shows the device at 20%. After the Motion Sensor's time out period, the ISY shows the device at OFF.

 

I was able to create a quick program to turn on a light with motion, and turn it back off after the Motion Sensor's timeout period. The program is processed relatively quickly - definitely more responsive than using ISY programs triggered by my X10 motions, though obviously not as quick as a direct link between the Motion Sensor and responding device.

 

Here is a sample program:

 

If
       Status  'Motion' is not Off

Then
       Set 'Lamp' On

Else
       Set 'Lamp' Off

 

 

I was also able to create a scene using the Motion Sensor as a controller. Lights respond nearly instaneously in this scenario.

 

Explicit support for the motion sensor in a future ISY firmware will be nice, but it's definitely usable in 2.6.7.

Dear Mike;

 

I hate you.

 

With much Love,

 

Gary

 

 

All kidding aside, that is GREAT news. I have one ordered and will put it to work the very minute it is delivered. If it works as well as you indicate, I will end up ordering several.

 

I do wish they would make an AC version. I'd like to put a few in areas where it won't be so easy to get to them to change the battery. Or at least an a plug for an AC adapter.

lol!

 

I do wish they would make an AC version. I'd like to put a few in areas where it won't be so easy to get to them to change the battery. Or at least an a plug for an AC adapter.

 

Good idea, and I'm sure easy for them to implement if they see enough of a demand.

I just had a thought. A combo, motion/light sensor. Now that would be cool and very useful.

That would be great...a single device that was a switchlink dimmer with a motion sensor built in (I've seen them as standard switches). Setup with two addresses would be best...one for the switch, one for the motion sensor.

 

Great idea...

The plan is group 1 for motion, group 2 for dark, group 3 for low battery.

 

Rand

Hi Rand,

 

By plan, do you mean that it will be implemented, it's already implemented, or it's on the wish list?

 

With kind regards,

Michel

 

The plan is group 1 for motion, group 2 for dark, group 3 for low battery.

 

Rand

That is the description under the More Info tab on the Motion Sensor page.

 

This was changed after the original product announcement.

 

Rand

Rand, thanks so very much and a great catch. We should have this implemented in the next drop.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

That is the description under the More Info tab on the Motion Sensor page.

 

This was changed after the original product announcement.

 

Rand

Some suggestions by members of the Smarthome forum that actually had an impact!!!

 

Rand

Hi Rand,

 

Ok, this is done! The main issues are:

1. It's very difficult to test these messages

2. I2 testing is going to take a little longer to make sure everything is OK

 

Thanks again so very much,

With kind regards,

Michel

 

Some suggestions by members of the Smarthome forum that actually had an impact!!!

 

Rand