What is the proper way to link devices with the Hub Pro? Has anyone setup a proper 3-Way switch circuit or even linked a dimmer switch with a plug in dimmer module? Can it even be done?
I wanted a simple setup of a Lamp to turn on at the same time as the ceiling light in the room with the switch. Using the Home app in iOS 10, I grouped the lamp module and the switch together, this worked great as long as I used the Home app to turn them on. If I used the switch only the ceiling light would turn on. Next I tried an automation to turn on the lamp module when ever the switched is turned on. This didn't work at on, either with the app or the switch.
This is a simple setup, that used to be considered one of the strengths of Insteon yet it appears it can't be done with the Hub Pro.
The insteon+ app hasn't been updated in over a year now and I can't find any release dates for the firmwares on the Hub, but it feels as if supporting HomeKit isn't high on Insteon's priority list.
I did find a solution for my issue here, I purchased a Phillips Hue starter kit. For some reason I can use an automation in the Home App to turn on the Phillips Hue bulb when I turn on the switch but can't control another insteon device.
I wanted a simple setup of a Lamp to turn on at the same time as the ceiling light in the room with the switch. Using the Home app in iOS 10, I grouped the lamp module and the switch together, this worked great as long as I used the Home app to turn them on. If I used the switch only the ceiling light would turn on. Next I tried an automation to turn on the lamp module when ever the switched is turned on. This didn't work at on, either with the app or the switch.
This is a simple setup, that used to be considered one of the strengths of Insteon yet it appears it can't be done with the Hub Pro.
The insteon+ app hasn't been updated in over a year now and I can't find any release dates for the firmwares on the Hub, but it feels as if supporting HomeKit isn't high on Insteon's priority list.
I did find a solution for my issue here, I purchased a Phillips Hue starter kit. For some reason I can use an automation in the Home App to turn on the Phillips Hue bulb when I turn on the switch but can't control another insteon device.
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