MiLocKs Alert Capability

[satterdw]

Am I missing something? I purchased the $90 MiLocks deadbolt and the $40 Insteon controller thinking I could make life easier for an elderly relative and keep the family' in the loop' at the same time. But the Insteon controller only locks/unlocks the MiLocks device? No alerts? No other options to control this device? Can't add or change codes for the deadbolt via the app? Again, am I missing something? Do I need to upgrade to a different controller or a different smart home device provider?

I have the 2245-222 controller.

[EVIL Teken]

Am I missing something? I purchased the $90 MiLocks deadbolt and the $40 Insteon controller thinking I could make life easier for an elderly relative and keep the family' in the loop' at the same time. But the Insteon controller only locks/unlocks the MiLocks device? No alerts? No other options to control this device? Can't add or change codes for the deadbolt via the app? Again, am I missing something? Do I need to upgrade to a different controller or a different smart home device provider?

I have the 2245-222 controller.

The MiLocks have been a very limited offering for Insteon since inception. Using the ISY Series Controller you may be able to extend the functionality of the device such as alert notification.

Keeping in mind the device still does not offer basic lock status feed back. The Z-Wave / ZigBee camp is miles ahead in this area and again if your ISY is Z-Wave enabled you can take advantage of that product line.

The benefit with the ISY can not be understated as it literally allows you to have a hybrid environment of X-10, Insteon, and Z-Wave.

[stusviews]

Insteon compatible locks do not show their status. Among others, Z-Wave compatible locks allow what you want. I use an ISY which has both Insteon and Z-Wave capabilities, but that may be too costly for your situation.

There are less expensive Z-Wave solutions, however, such as Vera Lite and others.