Resource Manager Remote Access Insteon Starter Kit

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 Orch-ISY-RM2 Insteon Starter Remote Access 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.  Just add the Insteon compatible dimmers, switches, irrigation controllers, thermostats, keypads and touch screens that you see on our site to create the Home Automation package that is perfect for you.  This powerful starter kit includes:

This kit revolves around the Universal Devices ISY-99i series Home Automation Controller.  It connects to your home network and the Insteon power line modem with just a couple of cat 5 cables (included).  If locating the ISY away from your network router usually when using the optional IR model, you will need to have a cat 5 cable from your network router or switch to the location of the ISY.  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 through your java enabled browser and a simple GUI (graphic user interface). By design, this allows connecting from any java enabled 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:

is just the beginning of what the ISY-99i can do. For more information, consult the ISY User's Manual.

 

After connecting the ISY-99i Home Automation Controller and installing the access points and dimmers, you have established a complete insteon network in your home.  You will quickly learn how to link the dimmers and program their operation with the easy to use graphic interface.  Once you're up to speed and connecting to your lighting from a Java enabled browser of your choice, we're sure you'll want to add to your automation.

 

Here's how it goes:  Just add the perfect mix of Insteon dimmers, switches, keypads,  touch screens, etc. and Insteon compatible irrigation controllers, thermostats and more.  Just look through the categories on our site for ideas.  Referencing the included instructions for each device, install them at the controlling locations.  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 modules to the ISY-99i. Then rename for convenience, configure and program all your devices and scenes in the ISY-99i application. Enjoy beautiful, sophisticated home control by interacting with the ISY-99i IR through elegant decora style dimmers, switches or touch screens or from your sofa with an RF remote or virtually any universal IR remote control.  Relax while away knowing that you can adjust all your linked devices and scenes from any java enabled internet browser on a computer or cell phone.

 

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!