jkraus Posted April 22, 2022 Posted April 22, 2022 any advantages to going with the pro? WiFi added, but what would I use that for? Network connection? I have an network switch nearby, so no advantage, right?
Techman Posted April 22, 2022 Posted April 22, 2022 From the Polisy spec sheet: Native support for 3G/4G modems gives you the ability to go off the grid. Literally! And, if you are one of those maximum-connectivity types, this model – Polisy PRO – comes standard with Dual Band WiFi and Bluetooth (4.0)
jkraus Posted April 23, 2022 Author Posted April 23, 2022 what would the wifi be used for, connection to the network?
MrBill Posted April 23, 2022 Posted April 23, 2022 At this point you don't need the "Pro" option of polisy, neither of the radio's (wifi or bluetooth) is implemented. If you need it in the future, I'm certain there will be an upgrade kit.
Bumbershoot Posted April 23, 2022 Posted April 23, 2022 16 hours ago, jkraus said: any advantages to going with the pro? WiFi added, but what would I use that for? Network connection? I have an network switch nearby, so no advantage, right? I did find an advantage of having a Pro when I migrated. I had some Z-Wave devices in difficult locations that I could not exclude or include from the default Polisy location, and I didn't have a long enough ethernet cable to move the Polisy closer. The solution was to enable WiFi on the Polisy, and move the Polisy close to the Z-Wave devices to enable exclusion/inclusion. These devices are older devices such as Schlage locks, etc. Worked like a charm.
hart2hart Posted April 23, 2022 Posted April 23, 2022 I did find an advantage of having a Pro when I migrated. I had some Z-Wave devices in difficult locations that I could not exclude or include from the default Polisy location, and I didn't have a long enough ethernet cable to move the Polisy closer. The solution was to enable WiFi on the Polisy, and move the Polisy close to the Z-Wave devices to enable exclusion/inclusion. These devices are older devices such as Schlage locks, etc. Worked like a charm.Fantastic. I’m planning my migration to Polisy IoP and PG3. Using WiFi may be needed for my Schlage deadbolts.
Bumbershoot Posted April 24, 2022 Posted April 24, 2022 (edited) On 4/23/2022 at 7:17 AM, hart2hart said: Fantastic. I’m planning my migration to Polisy IoP and PG3. Using WiFi may be needed for my Schlage deadbolts. The only 'gotcha' with doing this is that if you've already migrated your Insteon devices, you'll get lots of pop-up notices in the AC about unavailable Insteon devices unless you also plug in a PLM (I used a spare) or turn off Insteon support in the AC prior to the restart. Not a big deal, but something to note. Edited April 24, 2022 by Bumbershoot
hart2hart Posted April 24, 2022 Posted April 24, 2022 17 minutes ago, Bumbershoot said: The only 'gotcha' with doing this is that if you've already migrated your Insteon devices, you'll get lots of pop-up notices in the AC about unavailable Insteon devices unless when you also plug in a PLM (I used a spare) or turn off Insteon support in the AC prior to the restart. Not a big deal, but something to note. Thanks.
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