Direct Device Access

[captain118]

I have a third party package that allows me to do a http get/post as the result of a trigger. I would like to turn on my insteon light upon calling the trigger. However when I try this method, it requires a password. Is there a method to setup a trusted device that way it doesnt require authentication or is there a way to perform an action on my insteon light through a http request?

 

for those interested the http request for your devices are as such:

http:///rest/nodes//cmd/

 

IE:

If my ISY Device was at IP 192.168.0.1 and my insteon module was 11 4C 88 and the Action was ON

http://192.168.0.1/rest/nodes/11%204C%2088%201/cmd/DON

 

Same details and the off command would be:

http://192.168.0.1/rest/nodes/11%204C%2088%201/cmd/DOF

 

Ok so I'm not entirely sure what the last %201 is. Its possible that its the scene number?

 

Thanks,

Kirk

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi Kirk,

 

Unfortunately you do need the HTTP Authorization headers.

 

The last %201 is the button number. So, if you have a KeypadLinc, you will have 1, 2, 3, etc.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

[captain118]

Is there any way around it? snmp read/write, a trusted device mechanism, api I can use to write something?

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi again,

 

Fortunately not. The same mechanism can be used by anyone else to gain access. We do have plans for profiles and security levels but none include no-security.

 

If you have such capabilities as snmp read/write, I guarantee you that adding an HTTP Authorization header in your request is much simpler.

 

With kind regards,

Michel