The device does work as designed, however, I was purchasing this with the idea that I would replace all my X10 stuff with Insteon only to find out that this device does not allow you to create and store macros. WHAT! Why not? You can set an On/Off time and brightness for something but that is it. If the old X10 stuff could do it then this device should be able to do it too. It has caused me to step back and halt my conversion to Insteon products. And yet my X10 gives me headaches when something noisy such as an outdoor low voltage transformer is connected. If I read this stuff correctly Insteon might fix that problem. I use macros more than anything else such as at night while sitting down to watch TV and later when I go to bed there is a whole sequence of events that occur to light my path to the bedroom then turn it off 5 min later plus other lights. I could do this with a scene in Insteon but then I'd be in the dark in the LR or have to go and turn off stuff manually because scenes don't have the capability to delay and do something later but that's what the macro is supposed to do. I understand you can do this if buy additional software, leave it connected to your computer but then you also have to leave the computer on 24 X 7 something which I find completely unacceptable. I see that there is yet another device you can buy and hook up with a PLM which can eliminate the need for a computer but this is now getting rediculously expensive and for what? The Insteon modules are already 3 times the price of a comparable X10 device. Make the device do what it needs to do please! I feel that this device is not finished nor really ready for market other than for the simplest of scenarios. It also angers me that Smarthome (or whomever the powers that be) will not release any information on upcoming enhancements or products. So as a result, I will not be purchasing any more Insteon until I see for myself that ALL the functionality is available that I had with my X10 system. I really can't go backwards now--what fun would that be.

software crashes on win xp

Works well. Would be nice if it came with the CD rather than having to download

Unreliable operation, does not always run program

I am still trying to get used to some of the features of the timer. One thing I noted is that you can only variable programs to 15 minutes before or after (sunset for example). I would like to see that extended to up to 59 minutes,or more if possible. Additionally, sometimes I experience issues where the timer stops working on the timer after I manually control lights with the controllinc. Overall it's great still, except I would like the ability to program the timer from another application. (like Housebot).

This item as well as other items I have received have poor instructions included. However when I call tech service I am very pleased to find that they appear solid in their knowledge of the workings of the items and are very helpful in solving any problems. I will continue using Smarthome products for the simple fact that I can depend on your techs if I find myself in trouble. Thanks, R C Stewart

Program has several short falls short as not being able to view all schedule events on one screen, making changes to existing events is cumbersome and several screens to go through to create a new event. Smarthome has other programs that are more user friendly such as Smarthome Manager Plus CD-ROM - Item# 1132CDP.

USB unit, signal enhancers and lamp dimmeer were easy to setup and have working within minutes. This assumes you have downoaded the software already and are ready to use it. Instructions are a little confusing and you need to know that there is no lamp dimmer built into the signal enhancers. Signal enhancers do nothing but strenghten the signals, you will need lamp dimmers, toggle switches and appliance outlets actually to control things. Got it for Christmas and had it working within minutes after reading all the instructions and downloading the software. Recommend this to anyone interested in auto control of their house.

easy to install, works out of the box as advertised

Good