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I recently upgraded to iOS 9 and along with the updates it appears Haiku has changed to some white color scheme.  How do we get the nice dark color scheme back?

Aha!  I discovered the problem.  It was due to wiring.  Apparently the appropriate pinout connection is as follows: TX: 1->4 RX: 2->2 GND: 4->1   Once I rewired the connection this way, it appears to be finally working.  Thanks everyone for your help.

Ok, now I have the Leviton USB controller, but am still unable to setup the ZWave network with the HAI Omni Pro II controller..  I used the Leviton Installer Tool to add the VRC0P module as well as the various switches/modules to control and verified I can control the modules from the computer...

Would the Leviton USB stick (VRUSB-1US) or the Leviton handheld remote controller (like the VRCPG-0SG or VRCPG-BSG) be easier/better?

I have an HAI OmniPro II and am trying to connect it to a ZWave network using a VRC0P bridge.  My primary controller is an Aeon Labs Z-Stick.  I am able to include modules into the network with this stick and control them successfully using the ZTool software.  However, how are you supposed to...

Ahh, I see!  So your "plugin" is really a separate machine running your software that has a serial connection to both the HAI and HS3?  Would you sell some embedded device like an arduino or would we have to provide a dedicated linux machine for this?     This clarifies a bit of my confusion...

Pete, do you know which HomeSeer controllers are suitable for connecting to the HAI?  Is an S5 or PRO-100-S5 required with serial ports?

Can anyone help compare Z-Wave to hardwired ALC switches?  I currently an using ALC switches and had several fail on me and I'm not sure if they will continue to be supported.  Though the Genesis Lighting iteration seems to be better quality so far..   How do Z-Wave switches compare with respect...

There is a big cost different between the different hardware units, but it's not clear what benefit you get with them.  Especially the PRO-100-S5..   Are you saying that it isn't even possible to currently connect HS3 with an HAI OmniPro II until this new HS3 plugin is available?  It doesn't...

Based on some advice I am looking at getting a HomeSeer controller to integrate with my existing HAI OmniPro II system.  I would like to expand into additional ZWave switches, sensors, door locks, etc.   There appears to be a few different options of controllers and software and their website...

What is the best way to get the OmniPro II to control ZWave?  As it doesn't have any built-in radio it would need to connect to some sort of bridge I imagine?

Great question.  I do love the reliability of the system and that it can operate all programs without internet (Good follow-up question if both SmartThings and Revolv support this, I'm starting to suspect SmartThings breaks down if the internet does).   I had started automation with X10 back in...

I am considering moving to a new home automation system and have been considering SmartThings and Revolv. However, I am concerned about their programmability and haven't been able to find detailed information. What I would like to do is to create rules such as "If lightswitch X is turned on AND...

Yup!

Some other details: When I connect the HAI to a computer's COM port I can see the commands being sent properly via hyperterminal. However, when I connect the computer's COM port to the middle RS232 port of the Somfy controller and try to manually type the command "0101U<press enter>" then...