Beep Duration

[andyf0]

Can someone describe what the beep duration does on the new SwitchLincs? It doesn't matter what beep duration I set all I get is a very quick beep.

[fitzpatri8]

Beep duration isn't actually supported on SwitchLincs. HouseLinc accomplishes different beep durations by sending a stream of beeps rather than adjusting the length of a single sound.

[andyf0]

Ah! Thanks.

[apostolakisl]

So the beep duration setting on ISY is just decoration? I also noticed that nothing seemed to change with different settings.

[LeeG]

apostolakisl

 

The hardware does not react to the beep duration setting. As Insteon hardware evolves over time perhaps it will someday.

 

Lee

[fitzpatri8]

Variable-length beeps are available on the IRLincs, SynchroLincs and iMeter Solo devices, but only single-length beeps are available on switches and keypads.

[wrj0]

I'm curious how loud the beeps for SwitchLincs should be. I only have one dual band SL installed, and unless we're right beside it when it beeps, it's hardly noticeable.

[andyf0]

Mine are very quiet also. I think they're more for alerts when programming the devices manually when you're standing right in front of them.

[wrj0]

Thanks. The beep function could be much more useful if it were loud enough to be heard from the next room. I had initially set up a beep alert when the driveway flood light sensor was triggered but it's just not loud enough to be of much use for that purpose.

[andyf0]

You could always install the Insteon Chime kit. I'm thinking about it.

 

http://www.smarthome.com/50810/I-O-Linc ... Kit/p.aspx