RichGer Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I thought it would be nice if the ISY could have set of Virtual Insteon Controller Devices. They could be added to scenes, linked to "real Insteon switches: and other control software. I think it could be useful to get around the limitation of one controlled scene/ per keypad link key (not sure if I said that as accurately as possible) as well as some of the ramp rate/dim level per device limitations we have. Could also be used for triggers when interfacing with other control systems like Indigo - Indigo or other software could turn on a virtual switch acting as a controller for a scene. Any one else think something like this would be nice? Is it at all feasible to do within a reasonable amount of time and effort? This obviously could be something that Smarthome could offer as a stand alone device as well. Link to comment
DEGoodrich Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Great Minds Think Alike! I have been trying to figure out how to do something like this alo! I have been using a real device as a "Dummy" I have been using this to try to get my EZIO8SA to work! I have been hoping to see something like this, but I have a hard time trying to explain what I want. I do PLC programming. They have the abiity to do this. It is very useful. Link to comment
Chris Jahn Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 We've had the virtual device requirement for awhile, and it may be part of what we are calling Triggers 2.0 (a future release with a major update to Programs). Link to comment
RichGer Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 Chris Happy to hear it. Can you tell me if Triggers 2.0 will allow the trigger to be addressable as a Insteon Device? Or is there some other way another Insteon program can link or control the trigger? Link to comment
Chris Jahn Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 RichGer, Our general design allows for this and more, the only question is how much of it gets implemented in the Triggers 2.0 release. Link to comment
DEGoodrich Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I was wondering if there were any updates on this subject. I have many needs for virtual devices. I have been using several ApplianceLinks to meet my needs until a more permanent solution was availabe. I have them plugged into a power strip in a closet, with noting connected to them. Now I need more, but feel it is a waste of money to use them for that purpose. Link to comment
ulrick65 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I was wondering if there were any updates on this subject.I have many needs for virtual devices. I have been using several ApplianceLinks to meet my needs until a more permanent solution was availabe. I have them plugged into a power strip in a closet, with noting connected to them. Now I need more, but feel it is a waste of money to use them for that purpose. Can you give me an example of what you use a "virtual device" for? I am curious... Thanks. Eric Link to comment
MikeB Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 As a variable. Once variables are implemented, I can't see the need for a "virtual device". Link to comment
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