Vanhalo Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I noticed that Amazon released support for the Insteon Hub today. Anyone know if they will support the ISY devices in the future? Link to comment
Michel Kohanim Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Hi Vanhalo, Yes, we have submitted our app to Amazon and waiting for certification: http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/14525-amazon-echo-and-isy/ With kind regards, Michel Link to comment
bdlhome Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Hi Vanhalo, Yes, we have submitted our app to Amazon and waiting for certification: http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/14525-amazon-echo-and-isy/ With kind regards, Michel Thanks Michel, that is good news and hopefully it will be certified soon. I know there are some workarounds, but I've been holding out for more direct communication. Link to comment
hammr808 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I just ordered a Hub to experiment with alongside the ISY to have Echo access but then just found this thread stating ISY integration is pending Amazons approval. Is this something that might be live in days/weeks? If so I'll cancel the hub order for sure! Any insight on the timeframe and capabilities? Thanks everyone! Link to comment
paulbates Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 The choice comes down to integration. For the hub, Integrating insteon devices to both the hub and the isy will be tricky to do and maintain. It will be difficult to impossible to integrate with other isy functions and programs. Also I would expect the echo integration from udi to be richer and deeper. Fwiw, I'm waiting. Not sure how long. I just ordered a Hub to experiment with alongside the ISY to have Echo access but then just found this thread stating ISY integration is pending Amazons approval. Is this something that might be live in days/weeks? If so I'll cancel the hub order for sure! Any insight on the timeframe and capabilities?Thanks everyone! Link to comment
Scottmichaelj Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 The choice comes down to integration. For the hub, Integrating insteon devices to both the hub and the isy will be tricky to do and maintain. It will be difficult to impossible to integrate with other isy functions and programs. Also I would expect the echo integration from udi to be richer and deeper. Fwiw, I'm waiting. Not sure how long. Nothing more to add but +1 to what Paul said and I am too waiting. Link to comment
hammr808 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I agree. If integration is a week or two out then for sure the hub goes back. Any longer and I'll likely use the hub for now and then as soon as ISY integration is released the hub would get disconnected and put in the closet. So timeframe is really what I was most curious about. No argument that ISY will be more robust. Link to comment
Michel Kohanim Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Hello everyone, Unfortunately I have no clue. The last correspondence we got from them was: Hi and thank you for your question, and thank you for playing with the API. At this point we are developing a more programmatic method to launch new innovative services such as Universal Devices. If you could please be patient as we work out this program we will get back to you as soon as this part of our development is completed. Kind regards, The Alexa Connected Home Submissions Team With kind regards, Michel Link to comment
jerlands Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 we are developing a more programmatic method to launch new innovative services such as Universal Devices I wonder what that means? Sounds promising though Jon.. Link to comment
bdlhome Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Unfortunately I have no clue. The last correspondence we got from them was: Hi and thank you for your question, and thank you for playing with the API. At this point we are developing a more programmatic method to launch new innovative services such as Universal Devices. If you could please be patient as we work out this program we will get back to you as soon as this part of our development is completed. Kind regards, The Alexa Connected Home Submissions Team With kind regards, Michel Michel, anything we can do to lobby Amazon? Link to comment
Michel Kohanim Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Hi bdlhome, I sure hope so. You can tweet to @amazonecho ... please!!! With kind regards, Michel Link to comment
bmercier Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 The choice comes down to integration. For the hub, Integrating insteon devices to both the hub and the isy will be tricky to do and maintain. It will be difficult to impossible to integrate with other isy functions and programs. Also I would expect the echo integration from udi to be richer and deeper. Fwiw, I'm waiting. Not sure how long. Hi Paul, Integration with ISY is definitely richer & deeper. For the purpose of clarification, there are 2 integrations points. First of all, under Settings/Connected home, you will see the ISY there. That will give you "standard" device control. Basically On, Off, On to x%, Brighten and Dim type of functions. That's all that can be done under connected home. What is more interesting is the ISY skill; you will find this soon under "skills" in the echo app. You will be able to do the same thing as with the connected home (On, off, brighten, dim), but also: Thermostat control: Get the temp, adjust mode, adjust setpoints. Doorlock control: Lock, unlock, lock all doors, unlock all doors Program: Run (runIf), Stop, get status The difference between connected-home & skills is that connected home provides shorter spoken sentences. Example: Connected home: Alexa, turn on deviceXYZ Skill: Alexa, tell ISY to turn on deviceXYZ It's useful to be able to speak shorter sentences, so that's why both were developed. But underneath, it's really 2 different things. Both were submitted to certification, but Amazon seems to take their time. Thanks, Benoit Link to comment
paulbates Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Hi Paul, Integration with ISY is definitely richer & deeper. For the purpose of clarification, there are 2 integrations points. First of all, under Settings/Connected home, you will see the ISY there. That will give you "standard" device control. Basically On, Off, On to x%, Brighten and Dim type of functions. That's all that can be done under connected home. What is more interesting is the ISY skill; you will find this soon under "skills" in the echo app. .... Thanks, Benoit Thank you Benoit! That is helpful. I think I know what I am saving up for next..... Paul Link to comment
hammr808 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Hi Paul, Integration with ISY is definitely richer & deeper. For the purpose of clarification, there are 2 integrations points. First of all, under Settings/Connected home, you will see the ISY there. That will give you "standard" device control. Basically On, Off, On to x%, Brighten and Dim type of functions. That's all that can be done under connected home. What is more interesting is the ISY skill; you will find this soon under "skills" in the echo app. You will be able to do the same thing as with the connected home (On, off, brighten, dim), but also: Thermostat control: Get the temp, adjust mode, adjust setpoints. Doorlock control: Lock, unlock, lock all doors, unlock all doors Program: Run (runIf), Stop, get status The difference between connected-home & skills is that connected home provides shorter spoken sentences. Example: Connected home: Alexa, turn on deviceXYZ Skill: Alexa, tell ISY to turn on deviceXYZ It's useful to be able to speak shorter sentences, so that's why both were developed. But underneath, it's really 2 different things. Both were submitted to certification, but Amazon seems to take their time. Thanks, Benoit "First of all, under Settings/Connected home, you will see the ISY there." I'm curious, this is active now? I don't see that as an option in the Alexa app. I'm currently using Hub to control a small number og devices and having ISY query those devices every 10 minutes to update status when necessary. Not pretty but usable for now. Is there a direct Echo -> ISY option I'm not seeing? Thanks for your help and info. Link to comment
Michel Kohanim Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Hi hammr808, Still waiting for certification. This said, we do know that they are testing it! With kind regards, Michel Link to comment
jerlands Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I was looking for a way for Echo to announce notifications from ISY but no luck. however... anyone see this yet? (skip 2 min. into it.) Jon... Link to comment
Scottmichaelj Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Hi hammr808, Still waiting for certification. This said, we do know that they are testing it! With kind regards, Michel Do you have a name who is testing it at Amazon? I have a friend who is a dev at Amazon who possibly could reach out for us. Link to comment
ScottAvery Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 The difference between connected-home & skills is that connected home provides shorter spoken sentences. Example: Connected home: Alexa, turn on deviceXYZ Skill: Alexa, tell ISY to turn on deviceXYZ This begs the question, what is the accepted pronunciation of "ISY"? I have spent the last several years saying "Aye Ess Why", at least in my head, since I never actually have had to speak it aloud. But now with the prospect of having to say it to my Echo, it seems like "Izzy" would make more sense. Or does it even matter? Could I pronounce it "Bob" or "The House?" Link to comment
robertdnewman Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Hi Paul, Integration with ISY is definitely richer & deeper. For the purpose of clarification, there are 2 integrations points. First of all, under Settings/Connected home, you will see the ISY there. That will give you "standard" device control. Basically On, Off, On to x%, Brighten and Dim type of functions. That's all that can be done under connected home. What is more interesting is the ISY skill; you will find this soon under "skills" in the echo app. You will be able to do the same thing as with the connected home (On, off, brighten, dim), but also: Thermostat control: Get the temp, adjust mode, adjust setpoints. Doorlock control: Lock, unlock, lock all doors, unlock all doors Program: Run (runIf), Stop, get status The difference between connected-home & skills is that connected home provides shorter spoken sentences. Example: Connected home: Alexa, turn on deviceXYZ Skill: Alexa, tell ISY to turn on deviceXYZ It's useful to be able to speak shorter sentences, so that's why both were developed. But underneath, it's really 2 different things. Both were submitted to certification, but Amazon seems to take their time. Thanks, Benoit This is fantastic! Hope they approve it very soon!! Link to comment
bmercier Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 This begs the question, what is the accepted pronunciation of "ISY"? I have spent the last several years saying "Aye Ess Why", at least in my head, since I never actually have had to speak it aloud. But now with the prospect of having to say it to my Echo, it seems like "Izzy" would make more sense. Or does it even matter? Could I pronounce it "Bob" or "The House?" Hello Scott, The correct pronunciation is "Aye Ess Why". Unfortunately this is not customizable. An alexa skill can only have one spoken way to address it. Having different pronunciations or different word or sentence would require multiple skills. Thanks, Benoit. Link to comment
Xathros Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 In my opinion, "Izzy" would be much better in term if ease of use. -Xathros Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
Scott847 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 In my opinion, "Izzy" would be much better in term if ease of use. -Xathros Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Probably also higher WAF for "Izzy" Link to comment
Guest Digger Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 It would be nice to have a few choices. Let's say the standard ISY is $30 a year. Make a Sarah, Hal or House etc and charge an extra $5. It should be a copy of the code and just change the name in it for that version. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
andrewm Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Probably also higher WAF for "Izzy" I agree - it's more memorable and personal (think "Siri" or "Alexa"). Could be worse though - eg "Aye-Ess-Why-9-9-4"! Link to comment
blueman2 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 My vote for Izzy!! Just asked my wife, she says Izzy to. Link to comment
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