I am planning on getting a 2nd 994i for v5 testing etc.  I have a full Insteon / zwave installation in my home.  Can I simply setup a 2nd parallel Insteon and zwave network(s) and they will not interfere with each other since they are controlling different dedicated devices (devices will only be in Setup A or Setup B, never both for obvious reasons).   

 

I don't want to create a problem for myself.  

 

 

Short answer: Yes.

 

Long answer:   Yes, but...

 

for each communication path (Z-Wave, Insteon RF, Insteon Powerline) the separate "networks" will be using the same frequencies as one another, so there is an added chance of collisions (mostly missed transmissions).   Probably won't be noticeable if the second network has just a few devices on it.

That is basically what I figured as well.  My "test" networks will have less then a dozen total devices.  I want to play with each "kind" of device to learn the nuances of v5.

I've been running a second ISY with a handful of Insteon and Zwave devices for about a year now - mainly for testing alphas. My two ISYs talk to each other via the network modules, and Fe not had any issues at all.

Hummmm.. Hey. Why aren't my ISY units talking to each other......

 

Gary Funk (Joke removed at the request of one user)

Hummmm.. Hey. Why aren't my ISY units talking to each other......

 

Gary Funk (Joke removed at the request of one user)

I caught my Alexa talking to my Google Home last night as well...

Both of mine talk to my TV.

 

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