ISY Skill outdated?

[MikeB]

Just received this via email:


We're reaching out to let you know about changes to how Alexa works with Universal Devices, Inc. devices that connect to Alexa using the ISY Optimized for Smart Home V2 Skill. The ISY Optimized for Smart Home V2 Skill uses an outdated integration that hasn't been updated by its developer to support all of Alexa’s existing and new functionality.

As a result, the Universal Devices, Inc. devices you have connected using their Alexa Skill will stop working with Alexa on November 1, 2025. This means the devices will no longer work with Alexa voice requests, Routines, or the Alexa app at that time.

While no immediate action is required, we want to alert you to this upcoming change. We know how important it is to have a reliable smart home experience. Works with Alexa certified devices are designed to support Alexa's latest features and deliver the best voice control. To find products that continue to support Alexa's growing capabilities, click here.

Thank you for making Alexa part of your home.

Thanks,
Alexa Customer Service

[bmercier]

This skill is definitely outdated.

Please use "ISY Optimized for Smart Home V3".

[MikeB]

Thanks!

[mango]

Never had much luck with Alexa and ISY automation. Hit and miss.

[MikeB]

Has been working well for me for years, I definitely control my lights with Alexa more than with paddles at this point.

[tandar]

I got this email too but I don't know why.  I didn't think I was using V2.

I can't find a V2 in my Alexa skills.  I only see a V3

I've got the "Optimized for Smart Home V3" skill and I just noticed I've got an "Insteon" skill.

I wonder if that's the V2?

 

Edited 47 minutes ago by tandar

[larryllix]

1 hour ago, MikeB said:

Has been working well for me for years, I definitely control my lights with Alexa more than with paddles at this point.

Ditto here. Paddle switches cannot set colour schemes and 5 different lighting levels using combinations of lamps and levels for various usages.
 

When I go to bed at nights, I would have to pull chains on 15 different lamps to turn them off, or use one vocal...

....Alexa, turn off inside lights.

[mango]

2 hours ago, MikeB said:

Has been working well for me for years, I definitely control my lights with Alexa more than with paddles at this point.

 

3 minutes ago, larryllix said:

Ditto here. Paddle switches cannot set colour schemes and 5 different lighting levels using combinations of lamps and levels for various usages.
 

When I go to bed at nights, I would have to pull chains on 15 different lamps to turn them off, or use one vocal...

....Alexa, turn off inside lights.

Our Alexa works through SONOS Ones, and it's a bit clunky. Now we use Alexa very little (timers and info).

Edited 40 minutes ago by mango