Recent content by susanc

I’m trying to integrate a Fibaro zwave flood sensor into my Elk M1. I have lights/receptacles all nicely controlled using  VRCOP and M1.  I have a couple new areas that I want to add flood sensors but can’t run wiring to those areas so was trying zwave sensor.  I was able to add the fibaro to my...

Thanks, I tried the updated utility but it would not work because it was older than 1.3.20.   I’ll try giving Elk a call Friday to see if they can send a version to me. I was hoping to get it knocked out while I was off for a few days. 

I’m trying to finally update my M1 XEP to the latest firmware so I can use ElkRp from Windows 10.  I am trying to update the firmware from RP but it says my boot loader and firmware are too old to update.  Where can I find older firmware files on the Elk site?   I’m a self installer.  It’s been...

I have a small Vizia RF network and am going to expand it, but am trying to determine what type of device to use for the second switch in a 3-way switch. For example, if I use an RF+ Switch (such as VRS15-1L) on one of the switches in a circuit, do I need an RF+ for the other (VRCS1-1L) or can...

Nice job! I am just completing my wiring now too - insulating and drywall starts this week. We have the open floor joists, so it made running the cables easy. It's taken us several full weekends to get all of our cables run. I am not sure how to leave the cables at the LV boxes. I've been...

Do I need to run 18AWG speaker cable for the Elk SP12F? Also, is the M1BBK2 an old (drywall already installed) work box? If so, is there a way to adapt it to new construction? I am in the process of finalizing my wiring prior to drywall and am need to know whether to put a single or double...

Spanky, If I buy an Elk and RZCOP can I get the firmware?? I am just about ready to take the plunge and would like to know I can go this route before I buy everything. Thanks

I am confused about whether the Elk M1G has a usable Z-Wave interface. From what I've read and seen on the forum, you can control Z-Wave devices with the M1XZW device but there is no feedback. What use is a control system if there is no feedback? Am I missing something? If I also have CQC or...

Hi! I am new to HA. My husband and I are building a new house and I want to add HA to the house. I am an instrumentation engineer, so I am very familiar with sensors, etc. but not sure where to start with the HA. I want to use hand held controllers, like the Nokia N800s or something slick...