We have published a new release of eisy-ui, version 1.3.4 in Beta.

This new release introduces 2 major features:

• Integrated plugins

• Insteon / Z-Wave / Zigbee / Matter UI

This post details the new features related to Insteon, Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter UI (Protocols UI)

With eisy-ui 1.3.4, we're introducing Protocols: a complete, browser-based experience for adding and configuring your Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter, and Insteon devices — no Java Admin Console required.

Device setup has traditionally meant navigating the Admin Console. It worked, but it was never as smooth as it could be. With this release, you can manage your protocols and devices directly from eisy-ui.

What's New

We didn't just move the existing experience to the browser. We took the opportunity to improve it with smarter device inclusion, deeper configuration options, and a more streamlined workflow.

Z-Wave

Z-Wave setup is now faster and more flexible.

• SmartStart with QR Code — add devices by scanning a QR code, with support for both standard mesh and Long Range inclusion. No more manual search and pair.

• Z-Wave Region Selection — configure your region directly from the browser, including support for the US Long Range region.

• Protocol and device-level configuration — full access to Z-Wave protocol settings and per-device configuration, all in one place.

• ZMatter USB Dongle firmware upgrade — eisy-ui now links directly to the dongle firmware upgrade instructions, so you always know where to go when it's time to update. Step-by-step instructions here.

Insteon

Everything you need to manage your Insteon network is now available in eisy-ui.

• Device linking — add and link Insteon devices directly from the browser.

• Protocol and device-level configuration — full control over your Insteon setup without leaving eisy-ui.

• Advanced i3 Keypad settings — we've added a full suite of i3 Keypad configuration options, including:

  • Load Detachment — detach the load and buttons independently for more flexible control.

  • Load Button Selection — assign which button controls the load.

  • Night Mode — configure Night Mode properties and behavior to suit your space.

Matter

Adding Matter devices is now straightforward.

• QR Code and pairing code inclusion — add devices directly from the browser using a QR code or manual pairing code.

• Enhanced inclusion and mDNS debugging — better visibility into the inclusion process to help troubleshoot connection and inclusion issues.

• Protocol and device-level configuration — manage your Matter setup end to end from eisy-ui.

Zigbee

Zigbee is now fully supported in the browser.

• Add devices from the browser — no extra tools or additional steps required.

• Protocol and device-level configuration — everything you need to manage your Zigbee network, right where you expect it.

One More Thing: Scan Anything

Across all protocols, adding devices just got even easier.

• QR Code scanning via uploaded image or live photo — if your hardware supports it, snap a photo directly in eisy-ui, or upload an image of the QR code. Either way, no manual entry is required.

Everything, In One Place

eisy-ui is ready for you today. Your devices, your protocols, and your configuration — all from your browser.

This is the first release of the new Protocols UI, and we look forward to improving it further based on your feedback.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We can't wait to hear what you think.

 

point me in the direction of what I need to do to move from Admin Console to eisy-ui. I'm currently on Eisy (5226) IoX v.5.8.4

15 minutes ago, TVC15 said:

point me in the direction of what I need to do to move from Admin Console to eisy-ui. I'm currently on Eisy (5226) IoX v.5.8.4

5.8.4 is quite old.
These instructions will bring you to the latest production release:
https://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/46914-os-144-release-is-now-available/

This will give you access to the latest eisy-ui production version. At this release, there are still some gaps with the admin console though. But we have 1.3.4 currently in beta that is coming very close to what the Admin Console offers, and more. And you can expect some more incremental updates in the coming weeks.

Once you have eisy-ui, upgrading to the the latest release is a breeze.

I just loaded this up on a test Polisy. Once again, it's about learning where things now are. 🙂

39 minutes ago, Guy Lavoie said:

I just loaded this up on a test Polisy. Once again, it's about learning where things now are. 🙂

Good to know. Based on your instructions to me yesterday, I'm planing to do the update early Sunday morning.

I would have done it yesterday, but we have an old college buddy (actually, we're both old) and his wife staying with us. I didn't want to risk going dark with guests here. I'm guessing we'll run out of beer and chips sometime Saturday afternoon and they'll leave.... 😄

Edited 23 hours ago23 hr by Athlon

22 hours ago, Athlon said:

Good to know. Based on your instructions to me yesterday, I'm planing to do the update early Sunday morning.

I would have done it yesterday, but we have an old college buddy (actually, we're both old) and his wife staying with us. I didn't want to risk going dark with guests here. I'm guessing we'll run out of beer and chips sometime Saturday afternoon and they'll leave.... 😄

At this point it's more about getting familiar with eisy-ui. It will be at least a few months before it will be an actual replacement. But it looks promising. What I like to do is put admin console on one screen and eisy-ui on the other (2 screen PC) and look at the same resource on both. Great for correlating where things are going.