Hello Michel & Chris:

 

I am aware that SH is currently beta-testing some sort of touch screen device for their Insteon products. But from what I understand it will not function as a true interface for the ISY-26 or the 99.9 product.

 

As an idea for a future ISY product, could I suggest a similar touch-screen interface for UD's products? For instance, such a device would enable you to interface with scenes and devices that have already been programmed into the ISY/PLM combo. In that way, the ISY would be fully "aware" of what scenes are being toggled on and off through the touchscreen (and vice-versa), without the need for any additional programming.

 

I could see where there would be two different levels of access: the basic level would only function as a trigger, switch control, and readback. An advanced level would require a password, and would allow some level of timer and scene re-programming.

 

This would seem to fill a "niche" between the high-end, high-cost, full-automation systems, and low-end, entry-level lighting control, thus futhering the mission of the ISY to provide user-friendly automation without the need for a "always-on" pc.

 

Keep up the great work!

 

Frank

This might be some good reading for this suggestion question.

 

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I think UDI is very aware of this need. My understanding is that the touchscreen manufacturer and UDI are communicating, so hopefully something will come of that.

yardman 49,

 

For the longest time, we've been waiting for a reasonable touchscreen solution and we had almost given up.

 

As of right now, you can automatically use any Vista Tablet PC (7-12 inches) as a touchscreen and communicate with ISY through Vista Media Center.

 

This said, however - and as MikeB noted - we are doing everything we can to integrate with the new INSTEON touchscreen. In short, you are 100% correct and we are fully aware of this need.

 

Thanks so very much,

With kind regards,

Michel