AgentAR9 Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 I have several Insteon open/close (triggerlinc) sensors on doors and windows. I have some of them programmed through an ISY-994i to flash specific lights when they are opened and send me a text message. My husband is somewhat annoyed with the flashing lights, plus it's not helping me to know exactly which has been opened. The text message is ok for me and helpful when I am away from the house, but I was wondering does anyone know of a way to use something audible in the house for the notification in addition to (or in place of) of the light flashes in the program? Like if I connected some ytpe of bell, chime, or other device to an Insteon I/O linc or to my smartenit EZIO8SA module? It would be great to assign a different sound for each thing, 3 or 4 at the most so I could identify by sound which one was opened. I'm open to any suggestions. I just need to know if there is equipment out there to do this with. To go one step further, it would be perfect to be able to do this with something that I could record a voice notification on, such as "back door opened" and have to program play that recording when to sensor is triggered for the back door. May be a stretch, but would be nice. Any thoughts on how to use an audible notification? Thanks!
paulbates Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 There is a relatively simple addition to to an iolinc, called a 'buzzlinc' here. No voice, just a buzz. I've given thought to that as well for certain sensed actions, but buzzing or flashing would create annoyance here either way.
Jimbo.Automates Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 I use pushover notifications sent to an android tablet that is almost always plugged in, which speaks the notification in Tasker. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
GeneInSoCal Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 I use Event Ghost with about 20 different audible notifications such as "Fountains on", "Motion sensed", "Irrigation started" and more. Works well.
AgentAR9 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Posted June 1, 2015 Thank you guys for the replies. I am so glad there is something out there to do this! Sorry to ask, but can someone get me started on how to set up the push notifications or Ghost Event? I have several tablets throughout the house which I use as 'house remote' and I do have Tasker. I would like to know more aobut how you two have these set up. Thanks
Jimbo.Automates Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 There is a good write up on push notifications: http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY-99i_Series_INSTEON:Networking:Mobile_Notification and a little on using Tasker: http://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY-99i_Series_INSTEON:Networking:Mobile_Notification:Tasker
ppitkin Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 I have audible notification (voice) being output via my sonos speakers. ISY sends commands to an API (hosted on a Raspi) which then controls the speakers. It's possible to even define which of the speakers it uses - anything from all the speakers to just a single one. (I have speakers in every room). With the ability to now use parameters in the network calls it is fairly easy to combine this with NF technologies such that the system knows which room you are currently in and selects the speaker in that room as the output device for any voice alerts. It does mean that you always have to have your phone on your person (or some other device that the NF system can detect e.g there are some systems that use a key fob) so it's not ideal but the best that can be easily achieved today. Peter.
AgentAR9 Posted June 5, 2015 Author Posted June 5, 2015 Jimbo, thanks for the links, but it's pretty greek to me. I have managed to install the apps and set up accounts, but I don't know what the instructions mean by create a network resource. Where do I go to do that?
larryllix Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) Network Resource is a term used in the ISY using the network module, an optional ISY extra. Jimbo, thanks for the links, but it's pretty greek to me. I have managed to install the apps and set up accounts, but I don't know what the instructions mean by create a network resource. Where do I go to do that? Edit: removed echo quote Edited October 13, 2015 by larryllix
art Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Might I suggest the ELK series siren and voice modules? http://www.elkproducts.com/siren_voice_drivers_and_recordable_modules.html Although they require a separate power supply, these seem to work well standalone from their intended purpose. And, they are not overly expensive.
larryllix Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) Might I suggest the ELK series siren and voice modules? http://www.elkproducts.com/siren_voice_drivers_and_recordable_modules.html Although they require a separate power supply, these seem to work well standalone from their intended purpose. And, they are not overly expensive. You have to watch your fonts and their text aspects when you post in this forum. Font attributes seem to initialise randomly. You can click edit, select the text, and then change the size or probably undo the subscript. I can't even make out what you posted on my screen. Edited October 13, 2015 by larryllix
Teken Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 You have to watch your fonts and their text aspects when you post in this forum. Font attributes seem to initialise randomly. You can click edit, select the text, and then change the size or probably undo the subscript. I can't even make out what you posted on my screen. LOL
jerlands Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 I have several Insteon open/close (triggerlinc) sensors on doors and windows. I have some of them programmed through an ISY-994i to flash specific lights when they are opened and send me a text message. My husband is somewhat annoyed with the flashing lights, plus it's not helping me to know exactly which has been opened. The text message is ok for me and helpful when I am away from the house, but I was wondering does anyone know of a way to use something audible in the house for the notification in addition to (or in place of) of the light flashes in the program? Like if I connected some ytpe of bell, chime, or other device to an Insteon I/O linc or to my smartenit EZIO8SA module? It would be great to assign a different sound for each thing, 3 or 4 at the most so I could identify by sound which one was opened. I'm open to any suggestions. I just need to know if there is equipment out there to do this with. To go one step further, it would be perfect to be able to do this with something that I could record a voice notification on, such as "back door opened" and have to program play that recording when to sensor is triggered for the back door. May be a stretch, but would be nice. Any thoughts on how to use an audible notification? Thanks! I believe this is possible using Amazon Echo... I'm waiting for UDI's app to be approved before wading into it though Jon...
jerlands Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 I believe this is possible using Amazon Echo... I'm waiting for UDI's app to be approved before wading into it though Jon... That said.. apparently the app is in testing so it would appear we'll hear results shortly? Jon...
jerlands Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 I believe this is possible using Amazon Echo... I'm waiting for UDI's app to be approved before wading into it though Jon... Ok, so after a little research I've learned this isn't possible with Echo at this time.. if ever a possibility remains to be seen. Jon...
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