Recent content by tshephard

I'm a long time HomeSeer user and I ordered a M1 to replace my JDS Stargate and Caddx. I'll be using the panel as an alarm and using HS3 for automation and accessing the M1 hardware. I have HSTouch for my phone for access. Is there any reason I should add the Ethernet port? Looks like they...

I'm using a Caddx NX8E with Homeseer 3.  I've added a relay expander board, but I'm having an issue.  In order to turn the relay on/off you have to use a Bypass, which the plugin can do.  The problem is you can't bypass the zone to activate the relay unless the panel is in disarm mode.   I have...

I've had a JDS Stargate, I/O Xpander, and two 96LCD Keypads for years.  All work great, but since moving to HomeSeer 3, there is no plugin for it anymore.    I'm thinking of moving to an Elk M1EZ8 for the I/O, which would also let me get rid of my Caddx which is a bear to program.  I'd replace...

Here is what I ended up doing. It was mostly from the ideas here. Thank you. I made one outside light link and another outside emergency link. I also made a link for the HAI 38A00-2 House Status Switch. The status switch is set for a toggle. The nature of the switch is when the switch...

Thanks for the input. The HAI House controller lights turn on or off with link activate and deactivate. After playing around with UpStart, it looks like the only real way to do this will be to have controller links not associated with the switches. Then HomeSeer would react to the...

Thanks guys. I'd like to see your script tenholde. The only problem I see with making two buttons control the emergency and normal lights is that the lamp indicator on the house controller will need to follow the action. In this case it should light up for a moment and then back off since...

Thanks for all the input. At most of the time at night, the porch light is dimmed to 30%. If there is motion at the porch or the front door opens, it ramps to 100%. The backyard light may be on if the dog is out, or it might be off. It's set to turn off 30 minutes after the last time the...

I just got a HAI House Controller I'm going to use in a table top housing. What I want to do is program a button on the controller to turn on all the outside lights, then when you turn off the button, put the lights back to where they were. The controller light must track whats going on...

I agree, a combination of hardwired PIR's and a faster light protocol will help. Wireless PIR's are pretty slow to conserve their batteries and try to prevent false alarms, on top of that X10 is fairly slow itself so you have two things against you there. I use a wired PIR and I made a...

Thanks Barry. I tend to agree and was a little surprised at the HAI white paper that suggested using the non-dimmers. I'll hang on to them and when they fail, I'll put a relay switch in. Whenever I get to automating my living room ceiling fan, I'll put a relay switch in. Thanks for offering...

The only problem I have with links, like double tapping to carry out extra commands is that its not intuitive for a high WAF. I use them and enjoy the features it provides. I guess the fix for that is use a scene switch and some training. I'm trying to setup a link plan for all my switches...

I kinda reserved the relay switches for any circuit with a switched outlet, or a higher hp motor. But ASI's a dealer, with more insider info! I have a relay switch on my garage light circuit because there is an outlet attached. All thats plugged in now is a 4 tube florescent fixture. But I...

Bummer. I went with the non-dimming for the fan based on HAI's document. Near the bottom of the first page says its for fans and fluorescent lights. Should I return them? http://homeauto.com/Downloads/Products/HLC/Model35I00-1UPBWallSwitch.pdf

Is there any real difference between the non-dimming and the dimming switches? I looked them up before I made my purchase and they of course, recommended the non-dimming version for my bathroom fans. These are not the relay version, just non dimming. I found under upstart, that you can...

Great ideas. This is turning into a great thread. I installed 10 more UPB switches today. They are HAI version 3 with built in timers. Kinda cool. I have not implemented that function yet. These final 10 pretty much complete my lights. I have one more UPB switch to replace a x10...