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| Calox |
Posted - 04/20/2006 : 07:51:38 AM
What Insteon products are forum users waiting for?
I know that I have a a handful, but I'd like to see what other forum users are thinking. Here's my list:
- Wireless/Wired Motion Detectors
- Wireless Remotes
- Thermostats
- Plug-in Modules (i.e. "Socket Rockets")
- Security Cameras |
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| GBC |
Posted - 05/09/2013 : 10:09:39 AM
1. An OutletLinc with a USB charger port.
2. A 4 socket OutletLinc with 2 Insteon controllable outlets and 2 USB chargers. |
| Tfitzpatri8 |
Posted - 04/22/2013 : 9:18:24 PM
nowandthen, your best source of ISY support is: http://forum.universal-devices.com . See threads discussing ISY Scene Test, Compare Link Table and Log features. |
| nowandthen |
Posted - 04/22/2013 : 8:34:16 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Tfitzpatri8
Diagnostic features are already built into the ISY, too. Check in over on the ISY forum for guidance: http://forum.universal-devices.com
Thanks, been there. So far no luck. Motion sensor "sees" me sends to ISY, ISY sends on signal to two switches in the same J-box (technically one box mounted above the other, but same circuit), the non-dual band always turns on, the dual band maybe 90% of the time? Thanks for trying to help, I apologize, don't want to hijack this thread for trouble shooting. Reading ISY codes is a bit tricky but will try again. Thanks! |
| eduardo_garcia |
Posted - 04/19/2013 : 07:24:43 AM
trailing edge dimmers to ensure compatibility with the led bulbs on the market |
| GBC |
Posted - 04/14/2013 : 09:13:14 AM
Easier to understand and use manuals and software for SmartLinc.
An all in one plug-in chime. |
| Tfitzpatri8 |
Posted - 04/12/2013 : 9:21:49 PM
Diagnostic features are already built into the ISY, too. Check in over on the ISY forum for guidance: http://forum.universal-devices.com |
| nowandthen |
Posted - 04/12/2013 : 9:00:32 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Tfitzpatri8
They already have troubleshooting--HouseLinc software has signal diagnostics built in. Do you have a SmartLinc or one of the other PLMs?
I have the ISY994i. |
| Tfitzpatri8 |
Posted - 04/11/2013 : 9:20:23 PM
They already have troubleshooting--HouseLinc software has signal diagnostics built in. Do you have a SmartLinc or one of the other PLMs? |
| nowandthen |
Posted - 04/11/2013 : 8:58:13 PM
quote:
Originally posted by dtallard
All devices available in Dual-Band. Dual-Band is what makes it so reliable, especially if you use a host of LED lighting as I do. The comparison charts really help find the ones you want. My SmartLinc is unusable when the lights are on either for control or status reporting though works great during the day with no lights on.
Also a Linux based software, though the latest version on Vista is much more reliable (SW ver 2.9.76/device ver 2.9.56).
My Insteon system was very reliable until I had no choice but to buy dual band switches. Switches that were replaced with dual band are suddenly about 90% reliable whereas the non dual band switch worked just fine in the exact same location. I suspect I have a bad RF switch somewhere, but where? I swapped dual band switches around but still have an issue. A second Insteon switch in the same j-box works just fine (it's a non dual band). The more Insteon I add, the worse things get. I know this is not a trouble shooting thread (I have had much advice with no luck)... so...
my wish list item is a trouble shooting device. X-10 had devices to measure signal strength and noise. Can't they make a device to trouble shoot Insteon? |
| eduardo_garcia |
Posted - 04/11/2013 : 6:28:31 PM
Please, 220V insteon led bulb (warm white) |
| dtallard |
Posted - 04/11/2013 : 10:37:39 AM
All devices available in Dual-Band. Dual-Band is what makes it so reliable, especially if you use a host of LED lighting as I do. The comparison charts really help find the ones you want. My SmartLinc is unusable when the lights are on either for control or status reporting though works great during the day with no lights on.
Also a Linux based software, though the latest version on Vista is much more reliable (SW ver 2.9.76/device ver 2.9.56). |
| eduardo_garcia |
Posted - 04/03/2013 : 08:19:55 AM
Hello guys
What about a insteon 12V led driver with PWM control? It would ensure a smooth led dimming plus and it will be compatible with 99% 12V lamps on the market.
regards
Eduardo |
| stunod2002 |
Posted - 04/01/2013 : 08:00:53 AM
For the HouseLink software there needs to be a way to limit the number of messages that get sent over a period of time. When my water heater broke I literally got hundreds of emails in less than 30-45 minutes of time as the water sensor detected the water. The software just sends continually and as long as the sensor detects water. If this were setup to send to my cell phone as a text message this would have cost me a lot of $$.
A field in the config. where it would be possible to tell the software to not send a message within x# of minutes of the previous message would be great.
http://www.smarthome.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12591 |
| eduardo_garcia |
Posted - 03/27/2013 : 08:28:27 AM
Please develop irlinc with dual band. |
| JasonR |
Posted - 03/20/2013 : 11:23:46 AM
Interesting...
Thanks guys! :) |
| stusviews |
Posted - 03/19/2013 : 6:55:06 PM
It works with a RAB Relay On/Off Smart Post motion sensor  |
| jdale |
Posted - 03/19/2013 : 6:49:33 PM
Haven't tried it but I expect so. You would connect the load from the Lutron switch to the sense wire of the micro module, and the load from the micro module to the fixture to be controlled. You would then be able to control the micro module independent of the switch, or by using the switch or triggering the motion sensor. This is basically the same as using a motion sensor with an inlinelinc with sense, as they do in the motion sensor floodlight kit.
The only thing you could not do would be check whether it had been triggered by the switch or motion sensor, the micro module would just know that it had been turned on but not which way. |
| JasonR |
Posted - 03/19/2013 : 3:42:05 PM
quote:
Originally posted by jdale
I imagine as a solution until then, you could use any motion sensor switch in conjunction with an Insteon micro module, by using the sense wires.
So you're saying I could buy a Lutron MS-OPS2 sensor/switch and control it with a micro module? Do they play nice?
Would I be able to override the occupancy sensor and force it on with the micro module? Basically I want to have the light automatically turn on at sunset and off at say midnight unless it is both dark and someone enters the room. |
| jdale |
Posted - 03/19/2013 : 1:25:38 PM
I imagine as a solution until then, you could use any motion sensor switch in conjunction with an Insteon micro module, by using the sense wires. |
| JasonR |
Posted - 03/19/2013 : 1:03:19 PM
quote:
Originally posted by ajiuo
Something like this a switchlinc/dimmerlinc with built in motion sensor
FWIW, this was the response I received regarding my inquiry of a device like this to Insteon:
quote:
Thank you for the suggestion. The likelihood of Insteon developing a product like this is good, however, the timeline of when it would be produced would be years out for the development. I know for sure that something like that would be a completely new design of a switch, and along with the numerous other ongoing design projects that engineers have this would be an additional project.
It is a good idea, but knowing the roadmap, it would not be high on the priority list.
Bit disappointed that it would be low priority and years out but good to hear the likelihood is good... |
| JasonR |
Posted - 03/13/2013 : 09:03:10 AM
quote:
Originally posted by jdale
It's fun but I'm not sure what I'd use it for. The bulbs aren't very bright either. As a quick-and-dirty approximation with Insteon, you could use three separate controllers with red, blue, and green bulbs...
I think Philips released the information needed to program for it. It uses Zigbee, not Insteon.
Yeah, like I said it's not really what I want to do but it is "neat". If anything I think I would be more interested in the colour temperature changes (bright ~6500K for cleaning/working, warmer ~3500K for relaxing, in the middle ~4500/5000k for reading etc).
It's just an evolution of dimming IMO where you can not only adjust the light level but colour depending on your task/desire. Just makes your lighting more flexible, useful and versatile.
Though I suppose you could do fun things like red and green lighting for Christmas etc. But again, THAT'S not really what I'd aim for...lol |
| jdale |
Posted - 03/12/2013 : 11:46:18 AM
It's fun but I'm not sure what I'd use it for. The bulbs aren't very bright either. As a quick-and-dirty approximation with Insteon, you could use three separate controllers with red, blue, and green bulbs...
I think Philips released the information needed to program for it. It uses Zigbee, not Insteon.
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| JasonR |
Posted - 03/12/2013 : 08:57:50 AM
While I was researching stuff I also came across this that I thought was pretty neat (though not really what I want to do):
http://www.meethue.com/en-US
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT5W_Mjuz5I
What do you guys think of the concept? Obviously Philips likely has trademarks on the colour scenes for different tasks but would you guys be interested in Insteon IP-LED bulbs that can either change colours or at least colour temperatures etc (beyond on/off/dim capabilities)? |
| scotnor |
Posted - 03/08/2013 : 08:16:53 AM
A wide temperature range insteon led bulb for outdoor applications. |
| JasonR |
Posted - 03/05/2013 : 2:20:39 PM
quote:
Originally posted by ajiuo
Something like this a switchlinc/dimmerlinc with built in motion sensor
I second the request for a all-in-one switch/dimmer and motion sensor. I have a few places I'd LOVE to put one of those. And one of my reservations with the standard motion sensor is the battery. I HATE batteries. I assume an all in one unit could run off house power. |
| nnnhck |
Posted - 03/01/2013 : 12:22:44 AM
quote:
Originally posted by stusviews
That can be accomplished by adding a Micro Module. See: http://www.smarthome.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12387
Even though this method may work, it would still be nice to be able to read/restore states of devices within houselinc itself without having to buy additional modules. I have a bit of a programming background, and am somewhat familiar with Insteon commands... It doesn't seem to be that outrageous of a request. The feature would be useful in other scenarios as well, such as setting fanlinc fan speeds. |
| stusviews |
Posted - 02/28/2013 : 8:41:36 PM
That can be accomplished by adding a Micro Module. See: http://www.smarthome.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12387 |
| nnnhck |
Posted - 02/27/2013 : 5:02:18 PM
Would love to see the option in HouseLinc to retrieve/save the current state of a responder (On level, etc), when creating events, and the ability to return to that same state in a later part of the event.
Ex: Light is at 58% Dim. I want to turn it to full bright if motion is detected on a motion sensor, pause for 5 minutes, then return it to 58%.
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| srogala |
Posted - 02/17/2013 : 12:01:51 PM
How about integration with this http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sticknfind-bluetooth-powered-ultra-small-location-stickers?c=home. Could do ability to make decisions depending on the presence or lack of presence of a sticker, or the location of a sticker, etc. I guess you'd need a couple of wall module bluetooth devices to help triangulate the location.
Or this one, which has a longer range http://www.indiegogo.com/blutracker, you could do things depending on whether your car was nearing your home, etc. |
| stusviews |
Posted - 02/10/2013 : 8:29:06 PM
Cost, for one. More importantly for me, I don't need to be near a wall to control the linked devices. There's a tabletop KPL within reach of most seating areas in our home. |
