Motion Sensors

[sfhutchi]

With all the major improvements with the current program functionality, I am about ready to add some motion sensors. It seems that there are two routes. One is to use the EZIO Wireless Sensor Receiver for $135 + $90 sensors... or the $20 per sensor X10 route.

 

Since I have no other X10 products in my house, I am wondering about the reliability. Anyone doing this with their current 'Insteon' setup?

[SteveM]

Hi,

I am using two 20$ X 10 sensors in two separate rooms. There is a one to two second delay before the lights react, but it is workable. It is very reliable since I have plugged the receiver directly into the through plug of the PLM attached to the ISY.

[sfhutchi]

Good to know. Sounds like it is at least worth $20.

 

Does anyone have experience with any other route? Is the delay avoidable?

[jgraziano]

For the cost, I would definitely at least try the X10 route. I don't believe the delay is avoidable but I think in most cases 1-2 seconds is not critical.

I have one activating a floodlight, however, it is to an X10 wall switch module, so that does not address Insteon compatibility. I have another in a hallway which does send a signal to ISY to turn on room lights, and so far that has worked reliably. With X10, it's all about the phases. I have some other X10 applications that do not work very well, hoping the new PLM will help.

[Michel Kohanim]

jgraziano,

 

Unfortunately, we do not have official (or otherwise) support for EZxxx devices. At the moment, X10 motion sensors are the only ones that can be supported.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

For the cost, I would definitely at least try the X10 route. I don't believe the delay is avoidable but I think in most cases 1-2 seconds is not critical.

I have one activating a floodlight, however, it is to an X10 wall switch module, so that does not address Insteon compatibility. I have another in a hallway which does send a signal to ISY to turn on room lights, and so far that has worked reliably. With X10, it's all about the phases. I have some other X10 applications that do not work very well, hoping the new PLM will help.