Mixture of X10 and Insteon Devices

[dtrose]

I am using ISY99i, v.3.2.6, w/A10/X10 module and have a mixture of X10 units and insteon devices.

 

At certain times without provocation the x10 controlled devices turn on. I can't figure out what might be causing it. None of the Insteon devices are affected. Any clues as to what I might try?

 

I am at a point where I am considering eliminating the X10 devices and go all the way with either 2856D2B or 2456D3 devices - the 2856D2B being the cheaper, but never tried - what recommendation can you offer?

 

Dick Rose

[C Martin]

I use to have a combination od X10 and Insteon but have since eliminated all of my X10 Switches. I held out and was till using the X10 motion detectors and I have decided that I will only use the Insteon Motion Sensors. I have had good reliability with the Insteon Motion sensors.

 

Clarence

[Brian H]

Did your power company recently put a Smart Meter on your home?

One particular model seems to be reported in the X10 forums as randomly turning X10 devices On and Off.

 

I am running a few X10 devices in my setup myself. Like Chime Modules and the sixteen button HR12A Palm Pad Remotes.

My Insteon modules also have a Primary X10 Address added to them.

[C Martin]

I have the new Smart Meter, but my X10 devices are pretty much non-existent. I still have a few appliance modules and I do have a chime module but I haven't used that for a while.

If you are a California resident you have the option of Opting Out with the utility from the Smart Meter, if these are a problem to you.

This Opting Out option is not known by the public, in general. It seems that a lot of people are concerned about excessive radio waves caused by the additional metering device (not that I believe or agree). It is an argument that was forwarded to the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC).

 

 

Clarence

[Brian H]

The ones making problems. Used the power lines to communicate back to the power company.

If memory serves me it was like a 40 volt signal on the power lines.

Other X10 users with Smart Meters using RF communications have not reported any problems yet.