I’ve tried hooking up a SwitchLinc Dimmer model 2476D, and I’m getting a continuous tone. According to Smarthome, In the SwitchLinc, KeypadLinc, and ToggleLinc dimmer models revision 5.0 or higher, there is a detection circuit that tests the load (your lights) for mis-wiring or an incompatible load when power is first applied. The Insteon module […]
I have some Insteon units that are a few years old. Even though they work could older firmware versions cause the system to be slower or interfere with normal operation? I thought I heard some people having concerns with having older units in their system. Generally speaking, the Smarthome Insteon units, have been designed to […]
Folks, Have you actually seen the LampLinc Dual Band Dimmer (2457D2) yet? If not, take a look at it… As with the rest of the Dual Band products, its fast, it’s compact, but more importantly, the SmartHome web site’s images make it look huge! And you know what, it’s not their fault. It’s significantly smaller […]
Smarthome has just announced, and made available for pre-order, a new series of Lamp modules… The new module, is powerline & RF based, so it can (potentially) replace your access points… Smarthome has attempted to create a slimmer module, one that doesn’t look like a module, but more of a discreet device… Pictured above is […]
Smarthome is now offering a Weather-Resistant INSTEON-Compatible Appliance modules…. They are still at Pre-Order status, and appear only to be available at Smarthome at this point. (View the rest of the article at ApplianceLinc – INSTEON Outdoor Plug-In On / Off Appliance Module – Smarthome)
Check out the warning below that Smarthome includes in their literature for the 2414U Insteon controller: Using PowerLinc USB & PowerLinc Controller with DirectX Input Devices It is advised that you unplug your PowerLinc when playing games that use Microsoft’s DirectX system while using USB input devices like joysticks. I have run into this problem […]
Folks, One small issue that I have seen with the 2412U is that receiving modules may lockup if you turn on/off the same device too quickly. Â I have my X10 Chime plugged into a ApplianceLinc (firmware revision 2.8), since my 2414U lost X10 functionality. (Please note, that this loss of X10 functionality is a known […]
Folks, Here’s the first thoughts on the 2412U…. (Please note, my first glance at the 2413U is here) The first issue to realize is that the 2412U is slightly more complex then the 2414U to use with Indigo. Â Currently it requires a driver to be installed, before it can be used by Indigo… Â I assume […]