Z-Wave equivalent of Insteon 6 & 8 button dimmers

[jc986]

As I've been adding more and more z-wave the one thing I haven't found yet is an equivalent to the 6 and 8 button Insteon dimmers which I have used as scene controllers.

 

Does anyone have suggestions for Z-Wave scene controllers that will work with the V5 ISY firmware?

 

Thanks

[G W]

There really isn't such as yet. Inovelli is working on some designs but is very early in the drawing stage.

 

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[stusviews]

There are no Z-Wave equivalent devices, but there are 4-scene controllers available. Actually, I just found a 5-scene controller, but the reviews are less than stellar.

[paulbates]

There are these 4 button from Leviton. I would trust the quality, but at $128 ea ... ouch! 

 

Plus, I had the ancestor X10 versions of the above 10 years ago before switching to Insteon. These zwave versions would be a big, expensive step backwards for me

 

 

Paul

[arf1410]

I've got a hybrid X-10 / insteon system.  one of the reason I am staying with X-10 as long as possible, is I like the quality and feel of the smarthome switchlinc X10 switches better than the insteon ones, and I I like my in all 5 button Leviton X10 controllers, much better than my 6 buttn in-wall INsteon controllers.  Anyone have any feedback on the build quality and feel of the Cooper  RFWC5WS in wall controller?

[jc986]

As you may have read in another thread, I purchased two of the Aeotech Wallmote Quad devices to give them a try as scene controllers.

 

Unfortunately, they aren't fully supported just yet, but I have been able to make them work using programs to control scenes and devices.

 

It's handy not having to have them installed in a wall. The reason I took the leap was because I needed something to control the multitude of fans I use for my indoor bicycle training setup. Needless to say, getting off the bike to push a button on the wall isn't really an ideal solution. The battery powered, portable, Wallmote was just the ticket for this use case. 

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi jc986,

 

What's your ISY's firmware version?

 

With kind regards,

Michel

[KSchex]

I was looking at Aeotec this morning, they have some new devices.  Not sure if this helps but, one is a 4 button "Wallmote".  https://aeotec.com/z-wave-wireless-switch .  Not sure of the compatibility issue.  Maybe someone else can elaborate on their experience.

[jc986]

Hi jc986,

 

What's your ISY's firmware version?

 

With kind regards,

Michel

 

  I'm running 5.0.11C

[Chris Jahn]

 

Unfortunately, they aren't fully supported just yet, but I have been able to make them work using programs to control scenes and devices.

 

Hi jc986,

 

You should be able to use the Wallmote as a scene controller in an ISY Scene using native links, but you have to be sure the lamp/fan/etc. is compatible.  Using programs instead is obviously fine as well.

[Irakandjii]

I bought the wall mote.  It works as a button etc. but,  I cannot light an indicator led like I did on the Insteon Keypad.  This is a significant down side for me, since I cannot provide feedback to the user.

[jc986]

Hi jc986,

 

You should be able to use the Wallmote as a scene controller in an ISY Scene using native links, but you have to be sure the lamp/fan/etc. is compatible.  Using programs instead is obviously fine as well.

 

  Chris,

 

Thanks, I will give that a try this weekend. I suppose that means that I won't be able to use the scene buttons in any ISY scenes that are mixed Insteon and -Z-Wave devices? 

 

Would I also be correct in assuming that some of the other association groups will only work with native links as well?