Cloud Based Smart Device Forum

[macromark]

UPB is at the core of my house and most new fangled controllers can't deal with upstart files. UPB hasn't marketed itself well or made modern inroads like multiplatform upstart or push integration side. It could ultimately go revolv.

On OS front, Openhab is interesting but Java is a turnoff and upb support lackluster (in a seemingly defunct PR). There are probably a bunch of other open source products with similar approaches.

UPB is a very robust protocol but the powerline tether and and lack of a wireless component to the protocol is probably what kept UPB from achieving wider industry adoption. Sensors, door locks and other battery powered devices are essential for most home systems and UPB users have to turn to other protocols for that piece of the pie.
 
As Pete pointed out (above), we currently offer 2 different drivers for UPB. One plug-in is our own (ported from the HS2 version) and one is written by a 3rd party author ("Spud"). The protocol hasn't changed much over the years so both of these are pretty solid.  I would recommend giving them a try.  
 

Here's a Nest update...
 
http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/5/11374358/nest-revolv-smart-home-hub-disable-user-compensation

Somebody at Nest probably should have checked the Google code of conduct before deciding to shut down the hubs.  

 

[pete_c]

Personally here attracted to nefarious (geez what is it?) automation; it's a curiosity thing.
 
You can do so much more of it today versus just a few years ago....easy peasy ....

 

[Dean Roddey]

ano, does HAI panel see the user code that unlocked the zigbee lock? Or it can only detect the lock status like with zwave models?

 
Actually Z-Wave locks do generally report the user code. Not that I'm advocating the use of Z-Wave, but just FYI.

 

[ano]

Actually Z-Wave locks do generally report the user code. Not that I'm advocating the use of Z-Wave, but just FYI.

They may report it, but the Omni Pro II panel doesn't read it.

 

[macromark]

FWIW, door locks do report user codes and quite of bit of other data. Some systems support just a fraction of what's broadcast by the lock.  Here is what we support (for lock notification):

• User Code Entered
• Unlocked Manually
• Locked Manually
• Unlocked by Z-Wave
• Locked by Z-Wave
• Auto Locked
• Deadbolt Motor Jammed
• RF Module Power Cycled
• Battery is Low
• Battery Level Critical
• Battery TOO LOW To Operate Lock
• Tamper Alarm

HomeSeer events may be triggered by any of these.