Recent content by upbphile

Scott, I have the exact same problem with at least three switches that I attempted to replace recently, and was thinking the same thing: borrowing a neutral from somewhere else. I just don't have enough electrical knowhow to dare try it yet. I hope there is an easy solution (ie. not having...

Thank you, Dave. As a follow up to my previous post, as well as to Dave's post, I found out a little too late that the Simply Automated Timer/Scheduler does NOT communicate with UPStart for programming; it does it by itself (an advertised feature), but it wouldn't even be recognized by UPStart...

I think I've found the answer to my question, thanks again to Steve for reminding me of the Timer Controller. I guess I didn't read the manual from the PCS/PulseWorx website carefully enough. Apparently, once Upstart recognizes the Timer Controller, the Visual Scheduler will be available for...

Thanks, Steve. I did come across the timer/scheduler in my search, and was considering it. Reason for the Upstart as a scheduler: seems like an elegant interface where everything is displayed & configurable. I do have a dedicated PC running 24/7 because I have had a few internet cameras...

I'm a newbie to all this. Invested in a new home and inherited from the previous buyer (dropped out) a bunch of home automation hardwares: HAI OmniPro II and lots of switches, HVAC, alarm system that came with it. I since have tried to learn more about this technology, and so far am hooked...