Vince Posted September 26, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment
bmercier Posted September 26, 2018 Share 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 Link to comment
Vince Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share 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? Link to comment
Tim McDermott Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 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 Link to comment
Vince Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 Yes, very helpful. Thank you. Link to comment
gweempose Posted October 5, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment
Tim McDermott Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Great idea, Gweempose. I don't suppose you'd mind providing a look at that code? Link to comment
PurdueGuy Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 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') Link to comment
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