This makes it ideal for new insteon installs and if have or plan to use an rfonly insteoncompatible. At the end of the day the hub is a simple cloud connected device with a pretty gui for people to configure insteon devices and set simple schedulesscenes on a mobile device. I have mostly insteon in my home and want to be able to control it from my phone. The modem can be connected to the openhab server either via a serial port model 24s or a usb port model 24u. The usb dongle 2448a7no longer available was a good choice if your hs server is centrally located in your house and. The insteon 24u serial interface powerlinc modem home automation interface allows any device with a programmable usb port to send insteon commands easily. Smarthome forum new powerlinc 24u problems connecting.
The interface requires 3rd party insteon software in order to function. The dualband interface sends and receives both powerline and radio frequency. This makes it ideal for new insteon installs and if have or plan to use an rfonly insteon. My ultimate objective at this point is to have a simple home automation server maybe lights and climate control with a secure asp. Insteon powerline modem plm, serial or usb 24u, 24s, 2412u, 2412s, or 2448a7. Ive tried on 3 computers each finds the powerlinc ok and sets it to com3. I thought that isy or homeseer would be a better choice, since they support zwave. If you can find a copy of busyrats plm test program. The hub does not provide any adequate interface for software setup and control beyond what the hub app can already do. Homeseer hometroller sel home controller audio visual.
Homeseer hasnt offered a way to upload to the cm11a nor clear its memory for years. Insteon and home automation software insteon discussion. Man, i am frustrated, it looks like my insteon hub died, when i flip switches i see them in the logs, but no lights change when i control them from openhab. Plm 2412s, plm 2412u, plm 24s, plm 24u, usb adapter 2448a7, and the insteon hub except hub pro. Homeseer hsinsteon software plugin for hs3 homeseer store. Virtualization and os recommendtions for houselinc insteon forum. Recommendations for getting started with insteon and homeseer you need the following. Is there any interface software written for linuxubuntu for the insteon line of home automation products. Hes done a great job and has provided several way to talk to the insteon plcs serial or usb plc but not the plm.
Insteon interface compatible with indigo, vera, homeseer, home control assistant, powerhome2, smartenit utility suite control insteon and x10 devices from compatible ha software interface supports insteon extended messages. I recently purchased a 24u to try and use houselinc software. The powerhome 2 software requires the use of a 24u s insteon power line modem to communicate with your devices, sold separately. The usb insteon powerlinc modem is a usbbased home automation interface that allows pc and hardwarebased automation controllers to control insteoncompatible lights, appliances, heatingair conditioning systems and alarm systems directly via the insteon network. Many plugins are made by independent 3rd party developers are are supported directly by the author on our message board forum. Insteon 24u powerlinc modem insteon usb interface dualband. Getting started with insteon homeseer message board.
The dualband interface sends and receives both powerline and radio frequency rf insteon signals, so it doubles as an access point. Jan 01, 2019 all very easy to set up, assuming you have the right control software i use homeseer, and the linchpin of the entire setup is the plm. However the software is not working well with the 24u hub. Did you load drivers for the with a usb to serial adapter. At homeseer, we believe great software is at the heart of any great smart home system. If memory serves me correctly the software was activehome. Homeseer is a more powerful device than i actually may need for a simple home security system but it is nice to have flexibility in creating our own system. Control insteon light bulbs, wall switches, outlets, and much more while at home or away. This insteon usbbased home automation interface allows for pcbased control of lights, appliances, heatingair conditioning systems and alarm systems. View and download insteon powerlinc modem quick start manual online.
Activate isy network resource from homeseer isy 99i series only. This is a major problem for me because i have 5 insteon switches in my new house. Insteon thermostats, and other smartenit devices are support through secondary plugins. Homeboy works with the second generation insteon hub 2245222, which is a simple and straightforward device that connects you to your home from any smartphone or tablet, anywhere in the world. Stu was a huge fan of insteon and a huge presence on both the smarthome and insteon forums, helping thousands of us along the way he had nearly 20,000 posts to his name. Id rather use insteon than x10 due to reliability issues. Related links photos videos diagrams forms support. Mark sandler insteon software plugin for hs3 homeseer. I also plan on adding various insteon lamp modules, sprinkler control, alarm, and hvac.
The 24us is a gateway for 3rd party software to interact with the insteon devices. Sold separately operation operation modes insteon only, x10 only, insteon and x10 combo mode interface connector type rj. This plugin integrates insteon products with homeseer 3. Really basic question on hubs insteon discussion community. Insteon portable rf usb interface adapter smarthome. Trigger homeseer events based on device status, program status, x10 messages, weatherbug module changes, energy module changes. Powerhome2 automation controller software the insteon home. Ive been a houselinc2 user for about 6 months, primarily for programming scenes directly into my insteon devices never for events, etc.
This software plugin is designed to interface homeseer with the universal devices inc. Essentially, i could invest in the 24uh now, use houselinc till i outgrow it, then need to upgrade to something like the 24u so that it would be compatible with hs2. The insteon portable usb adapter is a home control interface that allows hardwarebased automation systems to control insteoncompatible lights, appliances, heatingair conditioning systems and alarm systems directly via the insteon network. Looks like my insteon hub died again, should i switch to z. My christmasnew years project is to finish up the more advanced automation tasks that take a more intelligent controller.
Quickly add remote control of your homes lighting by replacing your wall switches no new wiring required. This binding provides access to the insteon network by means of either an insteon powerlinc modem plm, a legacy insteon hub 2242222 pre2014 or the new 2245222 2014 insteon hub. Support is decent on my android phone, there is an app in the microsoft store free made by smarthome which has many issues. I down loaded plmsend plmtty plmcat and the insteon wrapper for these. More differences that the powerlinc modem 24u has with the older insteon powerlinc controller 2414u.
Hometroller sel is powered by hs3 home automation software and includes enough available ports to satisfy virtually any automation need. Im hoping the udev rule i wrote will work for the next time it fails but is there any way to reset the plm when the failure starts. We thank him for his contributions, dedication, and passion for making the smart home a reality. Quickly and easily trigger scenes that let you control multiple devices simultaneously. Bob paauwe isyinsteon software plugin for hs3 homeseer. All very easy to set up, assuming you have the right control software i use homeseer, and the linchpin of the entire setup is the plm. About insteon, insteon compared, when i first about insteon, smarthome insteon. Bob has 4 versions of the low level communciation code included. The suggestion for clearing it years ago was to load the old x10 software and clear it. Whether you use pc or mac, insteon compatible software allows you to create activity scenes, manage.
New insteon 24u powerlinc modem insteon usb interface ebay. The 24u s is a gateway for 3rd party software to interact with the insteon devices. I have insteon 24u and 2412s plm interface modules plus others. Hsinsteon is compatible with the devices listed below. Insteon compared about insteon simply automated blog. I had thought about the insteon hub, but i will be installing a baldwin zwave deadbolt.
You may want to check out migration options with your software. If left running, the home automation software will not be able to communicate with powerlinc modem. Innovative home systems does not accept returns on any opened software. Full support for the homeseer thermostat api for any configured insteon thermostats. I have done a little research, but was wondering if anyone knows of a good. Insteon mnsandler homeseer message board homeseer forum. Discussions related to mark sandlers 3rd parth plugin for controlling insteon devices. The insteon portable usb adapter is a home control interface that allows hardwarebased automation systems to control insteon compatible lights, appliances, heatingair conditioning systems and alarm systems directly via the insteon network. Insteon plm binding openhabopenhab1addons wiki github.
Occasionally often at least weekly my 24u plm will spew a ton of errors visible in dmesg at which point the plm appears to disconnect and comes back online at ttyusb1 which breaks everything. This makes it ideal for new insteon installs and if have or plan to use an rfonly insteon compatible remote, thermostat, motion sensor and contact sensor. Homeboy a better home control experience for the insteon hub. Insteon setup and controller software insteon software.
X10 ready means that it can respond to x10 commands from an x10 controller and it can send x10 commands to x10 devices. How they present the interface to the end user is up to them. Dont block your outlets the usb insteon powerlinc modem includes smarthomes innovative passthrough ac outlet on the front of the unit. Being proprietary windows software, its not extensible via perl or applescript, but vbscript. Powerhome2 automation controller software innovative. It supports most of smarthome insteon devices, and a few smartenit ezio devices. I have a friend that is getting into home automation, had asked me a lot of questions, etc.
The powerhome 2 software requires the use of a 24us insteon power line modem to communicate with your devices, sold separately. Insteon powerlinc modem usb automation interface smarthome. I picked up a insteon powerlinc dual band usb plm modem 24u and it works great responds quicker as well im running homeseer hs3. Insteon smarthome powerlinc usb v2 2414u fast shipping. Plm 2412s, plm 2412u, plm 24s, plm 24u, usb adapter 2448a7, and the insteon. There are others such as indigo, homeseer, castleos and more. I prefer the isy though admittedly i havent used homeseer in a while. Allows hs3 systems to monitor and control insteon products. Fully programmable interface via your choice of languages. New insteon 24u powerlinc modem insteon usb interface. Insteon sensors let you monitor doors, windows, motion, water leaks, smoke and more. Insteon is the only home control technology that uses both wireless and your homes powerlines to create a robust network that can easily handle common household interference from microwaves and wifi or signal blockades like concrete, masonry or steel studs.
Hs3 is an advanced smart home automation software thats designed to work with lighting, thermostats, door locks, security systems, audiovideo equipment, irrigation systems, garage doors, environmental sensors, ip cameras and much more. Main features imports all controllable resources nodes from the isy and create homeseer devices imports insteon thermostats as fully integrated homeseer thermostat devices supports both insteon an. Zee and 24u for x10 and insteon homeseer message board. Ive wanted to try premise before purchasing a more modern version, but. When houselinc runs, it scans through and acts like its looking for a modem but cannot find one. Paid plugins may be trialed for 30 days before purchase.
Please note that insteon devices repeat insteon signals but not x10. Insteon 24u usb modem interface, dualband white, modules. I hear you gasp that supports insteon, x10 and zwave home automation systems. Jul 25, 2011 insteon software controller recomendations. With insteon, every device can repeat messages across the network, eliminating the. The 24us is a gateway for 3rd party software to interact with the.
The powerline modem, through which the computer talks to the whole zoo of insteon devices and without which it just doesnt work. Hs3 is embedded on all homeseer smart hubs and is also available for use on any. I really dont want to switch, but if my hub is dead, this would be the 2nd time one has died on me. The insteon hub has 3 variants, the hub 1 is part 2442 the hub 2 is part number 2245 and the hub pro recently released is part number 2243. We believe it is, quite simply, the best available. I did recommend him signing up on here, since cocoontech really is a generic ha site. Isy994i vs homeseer questions and answers universal. Join the party and adjust indoor temperatures, set. This software plugin is designed to allow homeseer systems to monitor and control. Our hs3 smart home automation software is the culmination of more than 20 years of dedicated home automation experience. The powerlinc modem 24u biggest difference with the older 2414u is that it sends and receives both power line and radio frequency rf insteon signals, so it doubles as both an interface controller and accesspoint. Ive wanted to try premise before purchasing a more modern. Main features smart home controller with hs3 software controls light switches, thermostats, door locks, garage doors, water valves. This is mostly for lou, however i know there are others out there using insteon.
This software plugin is designed to allow homeseer systems to monitor and control insteon devices. The usb insteon powerlinc modem is a usbbased home automation interface that allows pc and hardwarebased automation controllers to control insteon compatible lights, appliances, heatingair conditioning systems and alarm systems directly via the insteon network. It most likely has firmware 9e that houselinc does not recognize. Dualband technology sends and receives power line and rf commands. Main features smart home controller with hs3 software controls light switches, thermostats, door locks, garage doors, water valves, energy.