trevorst Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 My PLM failed yesterday so I am interested in what my options are going forward. I have a mixed environment of Insteon and Zwave switches and sensors. I don’t have a huge installation and the split is about even but the Insteon devices are in the most useful places as they were the first ones installed. I don’t mind a split environment so I guess I am looking for my options in replacing the Insteon switches and a couple of door sensors. I do have a Polisy also. I would really appreciate any advice and ideas you have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorse305 Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Have you considered getting the PLM repaired? LINK 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbPhil Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 (edited) Check out the Insteon website. They're under new ownership and starting to manufacture again. I don't know what the status is for PLMs. Here's a link to their Forum. https://forum.insteon.com/ More USB PLM in Q1 2023. USB Modem Interface (PLM) – Insteon Edited December 15, 2022 by vbphil added PLM info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorst Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 vbphil, tmorse305 Thanks for your replies I will keep both solutions in mind but I don't know if I want to put up with a product that keeps failing. I'll wait and see what other options I have before making a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbPhil Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, trevorst said: vbphil, tmorse305 Thanks for your replies I will keep both solutions in mind but I don't know if I want to put up with a product that keeps failing. I'll wait and see what other options I have before making a decision. I'm still using my original serial PLM from many years ago. I'll probably buy a spare USB when they become available. I'm like you with mostly Insteon from my x10 migration and just lately experimenting with z-wave. Not sure where I'll finally land, probably just a mix unless I see a real new beginning with Insteon I'll leave them completely by attrition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmarosi Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 If you repair it - it will likely last a lot longer than the first round, as there are better quality components used in the repair kits and with better specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorst Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 3 hours ago, atmarosi said: If you repair it - it will likely last a lot longer than the first round, as there are better quality components used in the repair kits and with better specs. Interesting I will keep that in mind. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorst Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 4 hours ago, vbphil said: I'm still using my original serial PLM from many years ago. I'll probably buy a spare USB when they become available. I'm like you with mostly Insteon from my x10 migration and just lately experimenting with z-wave. Not sure where I'll finally land, probably just a mix unless I see a real new beginning with Insteon I'll leave them completely by attrition. Unfortunately this is my third PLM so I am tired of them, so I may just move on. Would like to stick with ISY/Polisy for controlling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTL Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Insteon's website says both Serial and USB PLMs are expected Q1 2023:https://shop.insteon.com/products/plm-serial-modem-interfacehttps://shop.insteon.com/products/plm-usb-modem-interface You can sign up there to be notified when they're available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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