stillen_i30 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Hello, I posted before about a dilemma I was having...whether or not to continue using insteon in my new home. Already have an ISY 994iPRO and decided to continue using Insteon for light control, but I want to use notification and lock control using Zwave. Planning to get the zwave module (thanks to those who responded in my other thread about this). I want to use Insteon primarily to control the lights (indoor/outdoor) but I want to use Zwave for garage door control and notifications (whether garage door is left open or not) and for door locks. I had both of these controlled by insteon in my old place and found it extremely unreliable (said garage door was open numerous times when it wasn't...too many false alarms). My question is whether I can have both Zwave and insteon devices be part of the same program, for example: -I would like to have zwave controlled sensors sense the position of my garage door (which here in Arizona, my I/Olincs would burn out every year from the heat) and use this status of open or closed to control my garage overhead lights (which are insteon switches)...all in the same program? Thanks! Link to comment
lilyoyo1 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Yes, both Insteon and Zwave can coexist together. The 5.0 branch does a better job than the 4.6 firmware but you can accomplish what you are trying to do with either one. Link to comment
stusviews Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Any particular reason that the Z-wave device (which one) would withstand the heat better than the Insteon device (I/O Linc)? Link to comment
Bumbershoot Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Hello, I posted before about a dilemma I was having...whether or not to continue using insteon in my new home. Already have an ISY 994iPRO and decided to continue using Insteon for light control, but I want to use notification and lock control using Zwave. Planning to get the zwave module (thanks to those who responded in my other thread about this). I want to use Insteon primarily to control the lights (indoor/outdoor) but I want to use Zwave for garage door control and notifications (whether garage door is left open or not) and for door locks. I had both of these controlled by insteon in my old place and found it extremely unreliable (said garage door was open numerous times when it wasn't...too many false alarms). My question is whether I can have both Zwave and insteon devices be part of the same program, for example: -I would like to have zwave controlled sensors sense the position of my garage door (which here in Arizona, my I/Olincs would burn out every year from the heat) and use this status of open or closed to control my garage overhead lights (which are insteon switches)...all in the same program? Thanks! Yes, I have Z-Wave controlled garage door openers/sensors and Insteon controlled lights in my garage, both combined in programs to control lighting upon door opening/closing. It works well. Link to comment
arw01 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Be going down this road myself. Still on the 4.6 because there does not seem to be a "translation" to moving to 5. yet. Just put in the first lock, need to get a second and then get them both talking to the isy deeper in the house. Link to comment
stillen_i30 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Any particular reason that the Z-wave device (which one) would withstand the heat better than the Insteon device (I/O Linc)? I wouldn't know for sure...haven't researched it yet but just speculating...kinda like trying pepsi, finding out you dont like it so assuming your other best option is coke. But you're right, i may have worse luck with zwave. However, living in AZ, even with an insulated garage, temps would rise to 120+ in there. Plus, with my i/olinc being on the ceiling (where the opener plug was), the hottest likely point of the garage in the summer. Those I/Olincs wouldn't last more than 2 yrs. I went thru five of them total for 2 doors. As I mentioned in a previous post, the one and only miLocks I used was also terrible...would chew up batteries and so I want more options with Zwave. I will try them out...anyone have any suggestions for a good kit for the garage door and for lock control? Link to comment
stusviews Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Why not mount the controllers near the garage floor? It was not difficult for me to supply power and low voltage wire to that area. Plus, I gained the bonus of an outlet near the front of the garage Link to comment
stillen_i30 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Why not mount the controllers near the garage floor? It was not difficult for me to supply power and low voltage wire to that area. Plus, I gained the bonus of an outlet near the front of the garage Definitely something to consider and yes, very easy to do. Do you have any info on i/olinc vs zwave solutions as far as longevity in garage? Link to comment
stusviews Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Definitely something to consider and yes, very easy to do. Do you have any info on i/olinc vs zwave solutions as far as longevity in garage? From the respective manuals: Z-Wave MimoLite: -10⁰C (14F) to +70⁰C (158F) Insteon I/O Linc: 32 to 104°, Link to comment
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