48 minutes ago, GregE said:

So 5.0 of the ISY?  I usually just upgrade when they tell me it's available.  

See the current releases and beta forum

1 hour ago, GregE said:

So 5.0 of the ISY?  I usually just upgrade when they tell me it's available.  

Go to this page and follow the instructions. These are not complicated but make sure to read first and follow step-by-step.

5 hours ago, asbril said:

Having a houseful of Zwave devices (more than 70), I have learned that GE/Jasco and Homeseer have the best devices, with Inovelli at second level but with an innovative approach. As much as possible I stay away from other brands.

Where do you usually purchase yours?

Just now, GregE said:

Where do you usually purchase yours?

Amazon and when Inoveli has something new / special on their website. For instance,  a few days ago I purchased a  color light bulb directly on Inoveli's website

3 hours ago, asbril said:

Go to this page and follow the instructions. These are not complicated but make sure to read first and follow step-by-step.

I have a ISY994i Pro and just added the Z-Wave module so I need ISY 994i Series including Z-Wave support, right?

Really appreciate the help.

Greg

16 minutes ago, GregE said:

I have a ISY994i Pro and just added the Z-Wave module so I need ISY 994i Series including Z-Wave support, right?

Really appreciate the help.

Greg

 -  ISY 994i Series including Z-Wave support : meaning you have a PLM (for Insteon)

  -  ISY 994i ZW, Z, or ZS Series (Z-Wave/Zigbee and/or if you do NOT have a PLM) : meaning you do not have a PLM(for Insteon)

In short, if you do not have Insteon devices then go for the second option.

5 minutes ago, asbril said:

 -  ISY 994i Series including Z-Wave support : meaning you have a PLM (for Insteon)

  -  ISY 994i ZW, Z, or ZS Series (Z-Wave/Zigbee and/or if you do NOT have a PLM) : meaning you do not have a PLM(for Insteon)

In short, if you do not have Insteon devices then go for the second option.

Super.  I do have Insteon so first option is for me.

Thanks

On 9/6/2020 at 2:15 PM, lilyoyo1 said:

Xx

I don't use plug in modules so I can't help you there. I'm currently using the ge zwave plus receptacles though I may swap them out one day for the Leviton 700 series receptacles when they come out. I haven't used the 4.0 branch in ages so I can't say how they would work.

I would recommend upgrading to 5.0. it's better to do it now before your zwave network grows

So I was reading thru the upgrade info and it said to make sure your z-wave firmware was at 4.55 but when I look at mine I see this.  

 

Could this be because I have a new z-wave module so it's a 500 series but my ISY is only on version 4.8?  If so, should I remove the card, do the upgrade, and then install the card?  Only thing in my z-wave network is a repeater right now.  I installed it in preparation to install a switch for my water heater since Insteon quit making theirs and I'm getting connection issues at times.

2 hours ago, GregE said:

So I was reading thru the upgrade info and it said to make sure your z-wave firmware was at 4.55 but when I look at mine I see this.  

 

Could this be because I have a new z-wave module so it's a 500 series but my ISY is only on version 4.8?  If so, should I remove the card, do the upgrade, and then install the card?  Only thing in my z-wave network is a repeater right now.  I installed it in preparation to install a switch for my water heater since Insteon quit making theirs and I'm getting connection issues at times.

You can go ahead and upgrade. It's better and easier to do it while using insteon. You don't have to remove the board

9 minutes ago, lilyoyo1 said:

You can go ahead and upgrade. It's better and easier to do it while using insteon. You don't have to remove the board

@GregE  Make sure to carefully read and follow the upgrade instructions (step by step)

13 hours ago, asbril said:

@GregE  Make sure to carefully read and follow the upgrade instructions (step by step)

Now you've got me scared.  lol

5 minutes ago, GregE said:

Now you've got me scared.  lol

Nooooo..... don't be scared. Nothing bad will happen, but from experience I know that it is easy to miss a step.and you have to start again.

Just now, asbril said:

Nooooo..... don't be scared. Nothing bad will happen, but from experience I know that it is easy to miss a step.and you have to start again.

Ahhhh.  I'll turn off skim instructions mode in my brain when I do it.     This is at a lake house so I probably should wait until I am there and not do it remotely just in case.  You agree?

Edited September 9, 20205 yr by GregE

20 minutes ago, GregE said:

Ahhhh.  I'll turn off skim instructions mode in my brain when I do it.     This is at a lake house so I probably should wait until I am there and not do it remotely just in case.  You agree?

I never update anything remotely. I want to be on-site to make sure everything runs without issue

1 minute ago, lilyoyo1 said:

I never update anything remotely. I want to be on-site to make sure everything runs without issue

I may change programs remotely, but upgrades always locally.

That's what I was thinking too.  Thanks