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Can be controlled from anywhere with an iPhone!
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Yes, a mere computer can control it, also.
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Once programmed, a computer is not necessary.
Have you ever wished you could manage the resources that your home uses more effectively? Have you been in a lounge chair on vacation somewhere wishing you could adjust the irrigation or thermostat at home? How about wondering if an appliance such as an iron was left on and unattended while you were away. Would you like to be able to create lighting scenes for different activities in your home, such as a movie scene, sleep scene or away scene, accessing them with a single button on a keypad or handheld remote? Could you use the simplicity of controlling it all from virtually any internet connected browser - even an iPhone? Undoubtedly, your answer is "Yes."
We have put together the Resource Manager Home Automation Kit with you in mind. Now you can easily install, setup and enjoy all the features that home automation offers in one affordable, reliable and exciting kit. This powerful 22 piece kit includes:
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Remote Venstar thermostat w/ Insteon thermostat adapter
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Remote SimpleHomeNet irrigation valve controller
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Remote Insteon appliance switch (high load)
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7 Insteon remote dimmers or switches (any color).
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3 Insteon Decora style OutletLinc plug outlets
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Insteon IR receiver - converts IR into automation commands
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ISY-99i internet capable automation controller w/ PLM
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Two 8 button Insteon KeypadLinc Scene Selectors
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Insteon access point pair to complete the network
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RF Insteon handheld RemoteLinc Scene Selector
This kit revolves around the Universal Devices ISY-99i Home Automation Controller. It connects to your home network and the Insteon power line modem with just a couple of cat 5 cables (included). Once connected, your computer running Windows (yes! Vista, too), Mac or Linux operating system will recognize the ISY-99i as a network device and allow you to access it. This is the beauty of the system. There is no software to install. When connected you are communicating directly with the controller with a simple easy to use interface. By design, this allows connecting from any browser remotely without having to install a program.
The ISY allows full control of your Insteon devices, scene creation and control, program creation and management and much more. If you are concerned about setting up the ISY-99i in your home, don't be. We plugged it in and tested it on our 6 year old router and connected through Windows Vista and an iPhone before we ever put this kit together for our customers. Remote access can be disabled, however if not needed and security is provided by SSL certificate encryption provided by Universal Devices and configurable right within the application.
In addition to the ability to link, control and manage all your Insteon devices, the ISY-99i allows for complex (if, then, else) type programming of Lights, Scenes, Programs, etc. For example creating energy saving automation like:
If :
BACK PATIO light on
and Time from Sunrise + 1 hour to Sunset - 1 hour
Then:
Turn BACK PATIO light off
is just the beginning of what the ISY-99i can do. For more information, consult the ISY
User's Manual.
Here's how it goes: Referencing the included instructions for each device, install the dimmers, switches, appliance module, keypads, irrigation controller and thermostat at the controlling locations. Plug in the IRlinc usually near your television (or anywhere you might like IR control). Plug in the two Insteon access points. Following the instructions included with the devices to be linked and paying particular attention to how the devices go into linking mode (usually by holding the switch or a button for 10 seconds), link all your kit modules including the RF handheld remote to the ISY-99i. Then rename for convenience, configure and program all your devices and scenes in the ISY-99i application.
The automation possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Hundreds of Insteon and Insteon compatible devices are available and can be added to your project and controlled with the ISY-99i Home Automation Controller.
We are here to help you with your Home Automation Project. If you have any questions regarding the application or function of any of devices in this kit or on our site, you may give us a call or ask the
Maestro for a quick email or telephone response.
Happy Automating!
