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ISSUE SOLVED:   For posterity, the issue was a leading space in the area name in the ELK configuration.  

Hi all,   I recently purchased an ISY994, a ELK M1 Gold system, and the relevant peripherals to supposedly make them communicate (M1XEP, ELK Integration Module).    But they won't. I won't bore you with a wall of text, so I've made some screen-grabs and a screen cast video. More info can be...

I guess the reason I stress elegance is that the ELK + ISY994 seems like a hack. There is a definite overlap of capability, so do they play well? The ISY994 seems to be the easiest way to add additional functionality to the ELK M1G, but each seem to have their automation controllers. When I...

I've been on the fence about the ELK 1M Gold for a while now, but since it seems Google/Apple/Samsung/etc are getting deep into the home automation business (at least thats the rumors), what are people's thoughts about how older (10 years into the product cycle...) systems such as this will cope...

Thanks for the opinion Lou. How seamless is the ISY to Elk integration?    If I buy the smarthome Elk M1 Gold + ISY bundle, what else do I need?

I see, so the M1XSP connects to the RS485 bus and gives you a RS232.  Makes so much more sense!    So to have a network interface with webserver I need the M1XEP connected to the main serial port, then connect a M1XSLSW to the RS485.   Awesome. This information is much appreciated!

Thanks Frederick for the input,   Regarding M1G expansion, what are my options for having multiple serial devices?    For instance, if I want to connect a Elk M1XEP M1 ethernet port expander and a M1XSLZW M1 to Leviton Z-Wave Interface, what happens?  I tried to find a serial port expander, but...

Thanks for your reply drvnbysound,   I've read a few articles about both Zwave and Insteon, and I assume you mean that Zwave has a better future.    Can you tell me about your setup?    Also, after reading a bit about WeMo, I think that relying on a third party to stay around for your device to...

Thank you Picta for the very helpful reply.   Because my family has migrated to Android devices at this time, I think I'll end up going with the Elk.    Do you have any opinions on impending obsolescence? I can practically HEAR the home automation revolution coming down the pike, and I'd prefer...

Hello all,     Forgive if this has been discussed before, but I've been a lurker for a while.   I did as much research as I could. But I would love to start a new thread and hopefully contribute with my questions.  I've read many threads often lump the two controllers into one...