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Powerlinc to Z-Wave Switch
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Fri Jun 30, 2017 5:55 pmby Fxguy
For the longest time I've been on a Powerlinc interface, but recent upgrades to our furnace / HVAC are requiring me to switch over to using Z-Wave. Can I still control all my Insteon devices with a Z-Wave Z-Stick interface? I have an dual band access point if that makes a difference. Very new to anything Z-Wave.
Re: Powerlinc to Z-Wave Switch
Posted:
Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:23 amby jay (support)
No - Z-Wave and Insteon are two completely separate technologies. You'll need to keep the 2413U for Indigo to talk to your Insteon devices. You can use both the PowerLinc and the Z-Stick at the same time however.
Re: Powerlinc to Z-Wave Switch
Posted:
Sat Jul 01, 2017 5:40 pmby Fxguy
Ok. So I need an Insteon and Z-Wave interface, but Indigo can use both at the same time. Since my PowerLinc seems to have died, would I be better off:
1) Simply replace the Powerlinc 2413U with another 2413U
2) Replace the Powerlinc 2413U with a 2448A7 USB Stick controller
3) Replace the Powerlinc with a 2245-222 Insteon Hub
Which of these solutions would be best for reliability and compatibility with Indigo?
At least adding the Z-Wave interface should expand my options for devices...
Thanks!
Re: Powerlinc to Z-Wave Switch
Posted:
Sun Jul 02, 2017 12:11 pmby jay (support)
#1 is recommended and #3 isn't possible (Indigo can't use the Hub).