Jason Miller Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Hello, I primary use all insteon devices and run an ISY 994i. Can I add Z-Wave support to this device? If so, how? Silly questions, but not sure. I am looking to buy an August lock which requires z-wave. Link to comment
stusviews Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Yes, you certainly can add a Z-Wave module to the ISY 994i. I did primarily for the same reason, to add Z-Wave locks. I chose Schlage as I was replacing existing non-automated Schlage locks and kept the same keys. I also liked the style. Link to comment
Jason Miller Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 Do you simply buy the module? No physical hardware to make the device find the z-wave devices? I believe with insteon I had a module that plugged into the wall or something. Does the schlage lock work with a phone to lock/unlock doors? From what I read, it seems it's all pin driven? Link to comment
MWareman Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 One does not simply add only the zwave add on though - especially for locks. As many of us found out - zwave requires at least 3 powered (non battery) devices to form an initial mesh. Locks don’t count, but the ISY does. Most locks need a security enabled beam forming repeater device - like the Aeon Siren (although other devices are now reported to be as good). Avoid the original Aeon ‘repeater’ - it does not work with locks. Link to comment
Jason Miller Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 I added the module and it says it's missing the z-wave dongle? Link to comment
stusviews Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 There a physical daughter card that must be purchased and installed, Tools, Purchase Modules. Also see: https://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=Z-Wave:_Ordering/Assembly_Instructions Link to comment
Jason Miller Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 Any suggestions where to buy it? Link on that page goes to https://www.universal-devices.com/sales/?category=accessories but it doesn't list it. Link to comment
Jason Miller Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 Nevermind, found it on orchestratedhome.com Link to comment
Jason Miller Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Worked like a charm. Got my first z-wave device added easily. Link to comment
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