captainc Posted May 20, 2023 Posted May 20, 2023 after i got the node server installed each ring doorbell showed a motion node and online node. i played around for a short while can could not get the motion to respond in a scene or program. i didn't have the time to go further and look into how to make it work as a true motion detector which i am hoping to turn on lights and other things. my trial is expired so i will have to buy the node and hopefully get the information to get it working. it's at another house i am at half the week. there did not appear to be any instructions like all the other node servers i have purchased.
Solution Geddy Posted May 21, 2023 Solution Posted May 21, 2023 @captainc might have not used proper programming, but mine work fine for motions to trigger lights. Check this from @Bumbershoot for possible help: 1
lilyoyo1 Posted May 21, 2023 Posted May 21, 2023 23 hours ago, captainc said: after i got the node server installed each ring doorbell showed a motion node and online node. i played around for a short while can could not get the motion to respond in a scene or program. i didn't have the time to go further and look into how to make it work as a true motion detector which i am hoping to turn on lights and other things. my trial is expired so i will have to buy the node and hopefully get the information to get it working. it's at another house i am at half the week. there did not appear to be any instructions like all the other node servers i have purchased. Post your programs 1
hart2hart Posted May 23, 2023 Posted May 23, 2023 On 5/20/2023 at 6:20 PM, captainc said: after i got the node server installed each ring doorbell showed a motion node and online node. i played around for a short while can could not get the motion to respond in a scene or program. i didn't have the time to go further and look into how to make it work as a true motion detector which i am hoping to turn on lights and other things. my trial is expired so i will have to buy the node and hopefully get the information to get it working. it's at another house i am at half the week. there did not appear to be any instructions like all the other node servers i have purchased. You need to use Control in the program and not status to see the motion nodes.
captainc Posted May 23, 2023 Author Posted May 23, 2023 (edited) i did just figure that out, i guess i wasn't far enough in front of the doorbell for it to see motion. i just thought it was a little strange it had the same switch icon as the insteon motion detection where you use status to control nodes and have more options. i have one last slot on my voice annunciator for people coming to the door for fun. for extra fun after i get my occupancy going i can fire up the alarm and strobe when i'm not home. i have one ring i have to use batteries so getting a notification when the battery is low is nice. Edited May 23, 2023 by captainc
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