Vince Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 Hi, I have have an ISY 994i and an Amazon Echo. I want to install a deadbolt lock on a gate and be able to open it via the Echo. I know I probably need to install the Z Wave module on the 994i and get a Z Wave lock. Do I need to do anything else? Can I have a program to re-lock the gate after a certain amount of time passes? Thanks for the help.
bmercier Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 You may want to consider adding a ZWave repeater, close to the deadbolt itself. I guess this may vary from one deadbolt to another, but my experience is that the ZWave range is really short. So I would position a ZWave repeater close to the deadbolt itself. Here's one: https://aeotec.com/z-wave-repeater Yes, you can have a program that locks after a certain amount of time. Benoit
Vince Posted September 26, 2018 Author Posted September 26, 2018 Thank you for the reply. So it sounds like I can do what I want to do with the Echo. When you say really short, how short are we talking?
Tim McDermott Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) I've had such a setup with a Schlage Z wave lockset. A couple of notes: As Michel mentioned, Z wave doesn't travel well with only a single device. I addressed this by placing a directional antenna in my attic. I've forgotten the frequency range now, but it overlaps some common standards. Also, Schlage locksets can be set to automatically relock after 30seconds. I hope this helps. Tim Edited September 26, 2018 by Tim McDermott
gweempose Posted October 5, 2018 Posted October 5, 2018 On 9/26/2018 at 1:53 PM, Tim McDermott said: Also, Schlage locksets can be set to automatically relock after 30seconds. One thing I don't like about this is that it will throw the deadbolt even if the door is open. To get around this, I created a program that monitors the state of the door and only runs the autolock timer once the door has been closed. 1
Tim McDermott Posted October 7, 2018 Posted October 7, 2018 Great idea, Gweempose. I don't suppose you'd mind providing a look at that code?
PurdueGuy Posted October 7, 2018 Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) Here is my auto lock program. It will be canceled if the door is re-opened, or the lock is locked. If 'Alarm Panel / Door-Front' Zone State is Closed And 'Entry / Front Door Lock' Status is Unlocked Then Wait 30 seconds Set 'Entry / Front Door Lock' Lock Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') Edited October 7, 2018 by PurdueGuy
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