home automation sw / upb

[rismoney]

I have about 35 upb switches, and I am controlling them all with homeseer. 
 
Are there any "integrated" solutions like a micasaverde that will work with UPB?
 
or
 
Decent linux based solution with android phone capability to manage upb.  
 
I don't want to dive into a HAI/Elk for this particular install.  I seem to have a hard time finding UPB as a supported protocol for SW solutions.
 
 
 
 

 

[pete_c]

You can utilize Web mountain's embedded "do what" controller (upb and ...) to give you some time scheduling functions:
 
http://www.webmtn.com/RUC/RUC-information.php
 
Yup; here today utilize the HAI OPII panel for UPB (and Homeseer) and other "stuff" with automation stuff.  I have too recently switched over to utilizing multitoggle double presses and links on the UPB switches.  High WAF ....she knows the kitchen lighting now better than me...(9 switches today - and condensed 2 gang to single gang multiple function switches).

 

[JonW]

I actually find it surprising for the lack of options out there for UPB.  It is well established and one of the easiest to program.

 

[drvnbysound]

Does Homeseer or CQC support? I'd assume so, but I've never specifically looked...

 

[pete_c]

Does Homeseer or CQC support?

 
Homeseer 2.X does support UPB direct and links and the newer dual load switches.  I utilize it today for this and that with an SA Pim. I utilize the links  / variables to drive events in HS. (same as in the HAI panel).  I use Upstart on a floater PIM to check signals and tweak stuff. 

 

[Dean Roddey]

CQC supports UPB as well. There's a driver on the forum.

 

[electron]

I did a review on the RUC-01 a long time ago.  They have made some updates to it, but not sure if you are looking for something that basic.  Another approach is to buy the X10/UPB interface, which allows you to use a controller which supports X10, assuming you aren't looking for extremely advanced commands/configurations.

 

[Desert_AIP]

I really like the RUC.
It allows me to do some things the HAI won't, like send commands to individual channels of an SA 22-240, have vacation events with a random variable time, use UPStart over an IP connection, send text messages, etc.