I just read something about the Insteon compromise to manage IoT devices form third part vendors and it is a reality the integration with many products (Echo, not in Eurore ;-)) etc.
BUT I guess a very simple integration may add high value is a simple "device" that connects to DO (digital output of any device like a PIR, Cameras etc) and then send an Insteon command like pushing a KPL button. The circuit may be as simple as the same electronics of the KPL plus an input to accept the DO signal (voltage).
Case: Insteon wide installation but cameras not from Insteon (it is not a good idea to put all the security systems -eggs- into the same basket). Cameras has PIR detection with DI/DO. The DO output can trigger an small relay that acts over the sensing cable of an ON/OFF device and then you manage everything...but it would be much more simple to be able to connect a kind of KPL device that airs the command without the need of the relay and an ON/OFF device.
Even if I "broke" the warranty I did open a KPL, look for the push button contacts and connect there the output of a mini-relay that is triggered directly by the DO (very low consumption and voltage)...and it works obviously.
Obviously using the KPL as a wireless device needs a regular charge and it is not the best solution. The new device should be able to hold a bigger battery -like a PIR sensor- and/or be able use power or POE.
BUT I guess a very simple integration may add high value is a simple "device" that connects to DO (digital output of any device like a PIR, Cameras etc) and then send an Insteon command like pushing a KPL button. The circuit may be as simple as the same electronics of the KPL plus an input to accept the DO signal (voltage).
Case: Insteon wide installation but cameras not from Insteon (it is not a good idea to put all the security systems -eggs- into the same basket). Cameras has PIR detection with DI/DO. The DO output can trigger an small relay that acts over the sensing cable of an ON/OFF device and then you manage everything...but it would be much more simple to be able to connect a kind of KPL device that airs the command without the need of the relay and an ON/OFF device.
Even if I "broke" the warranty I did open a KPL, look for the push button contacts and connect there the output of a mini-relay that is triggered directly by the DO (very low consumption and voltage)...and it works obviously.
Obviously using the KPL as a wireless device needs a regular charge and it is not the best solution. The new device should be able to hold a bigger battery -like a PIR sensor- and/or be able use power or POE.
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