I have ISY994iPRO. If I add the Z-wave add-on module, would it be possible to create scene/program which controls both Insteon and Z-Wave devices within a single scene/program? I have never used Z-Wave so I am not sure how the Z-Wave devices appear in the network.

 

Thanks,

Arun

 

My experience is that z-wave devices can be added to scenes, but these only respond when calling the scene from the admin panel or by program (PLM as controller).  Z-wave devices don't seem to respond directly to insteon controllers and it does not appear to me that the ISY tries to simulate this response. 

 

My z-wave experience is rather limited, though, so I would be happy to be corrected.

Z-Wave devices can be dragged into scenes, but that has no effect on the Z-Wave deice. The only way to use an Insteon device to control a Z-Wave device is via a program. The only way to use a Z-Wave device to control an Insteon device is via a program.

Apologies, I got the terminology wrong. When I said Z-Wave module, I meant the Z-Wave radio board ($79.99 from Universal Devices) and the $1 Z-Wave software module. Once I get both these, then my understanding is that all Z-Wave devices on the network should be visible within the ISY Admin Console. It is also my understanding that I should be able to mix and match Insteon devices and Z-Wave devices within the same scene and/or program. If this is incorrect, please let me know. I am trying to avoid buying a separate Z-Wave hub if possible.

 

Thanks,

Arun

Hi Arun,

 

That's correct but the process is NOT automatic. You will need to exclude them from your existing controller and then include them into ISY. Or make ISY a secondary controller to your existing primary controller.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

Arun,

 

I just ran an experiment and I was incorrect.  Controlling scenes that include Z-wave devices, using an insteon keypad button defined as scene controller, DID cause the Z-wave device to respond.  I am sure this is handled via the ISY, rather than direct communication between the insteon keypad and z-wave module.

 

Also, I notice that I cannot set z-wave ON levels to zero.  But, for simple scenes, it seems the Z-wave devices turn on when a in insteon scene controller issues the command.

I do not have any Z-Wave controller. The Z-Wave radio in ISY will be my primary controller.

 

I have ordered the Z-Wave radio board, some Z-Wave appliance modules and Z-Wave dimmer modules from Orchestrated Home. They were generous enough to offer a full return if things did not work out. When I get everything, I will see if I can mix Z-Wave and Insteon devices in scenes and programs and report back.

 

Thanks,

Arun