dtrose Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 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 Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 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 Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 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 Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 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 Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 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.
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