How to have fixture light responds to a door button?

What do I need for the recessed lights to dim/brighten in respond to someone pushing a door button?

I suppose I will need Insteon SwitchLinc Dimmer. What else?

Thanks.

[matt (support)]

For the button, you could use another SwitchLinc V2 or a KeypadLinc V2. That would be the easiest approach. You could then directly link the secondary SwitchLinc V2 or a KeypadLinc V2 button to control your SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer. You could also create a Trigger Action in Indigo to indirectly handle the logic. The advantage to letting Indigo handle the logic is that you could then add a conditional on it (ex: only perform dim/brighten after dark).

Regards,
Matt

For the button, you could use another SwitchLinc V2 or a KeypadLinc V2.

Yea, but I was referring to the existing standard doorbell button outside next to the front door.

[matt (support)]

I think the Powerflash module may be what you are looking for. There is also an INSTEON module that would probably work, but Indigo does not yet support it natively. I do plan on adding support for it though...

Regards,
Matt

Gotcha. I will purchase Indigo (not only for this project but for the rest of the projects later on), SwitchLinc, powerflash and PLC. Do you have a rough ETA on when Indigo will start supporting uploading to Insteon PLC?

Really do appreciate your time to reply to newbies like myself!

[matt (support)]

Be sure and get the SignaLinc RF pair as well -- it is needed to create a reliable INSTEON network in your home. No beta date yet for upload support to the PowerLinc 2414U, but it is top priority right now.

Regards,
Matt

Okay, cool re: 2414U. Thanks.

Speaking of SignalLinc RF pair, I understand that SignalLinc RF pair is used as a bridge between two phases. I live in a townhouse. How do I confirm that I have two phases? Correct me if I am wrong. If I have two phases, then I should have two meters outside? I think I see only one.

[matt (support)]

You'll still only have 1 power meter even if you have two power legs. If you have any 220 V outlets (dryer, hot water eater, stove, oven), then you definitely have 2 110V power legs. Even if you don't have any 220V outlets, I would think you probably still do have 2 power legs.

Regards,
Matt