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Courtesy Reminder: Price Adjustment for eisy Coming Soon!
22 Apr 2025

Michel Kohanim News automation, eISY, energy efficiency, iot, isy994i, matter, smartgrid, z-wave, zigbee 4 comments

Courtesy Reminder: Price Adjustment for eisy Coming Soon!

We wanted to give you a heads-up that due to increased tariffs, the price of eisy will be going up starting May 3rd, 2025.
If you’ve been thinking about migrating to eisy, now’s a great time to do so before the new pricing takes effect!

AT&T Shuts Down Text Service – Stay Connected with eisy!
10 Apr 2025

Michel Kohanim News ev, iot, matter, node server, plugin, powerwall, smartgrid, storage, tesla 0 comments

AT&T Shuts Down Text Service – Stay Connected with eisy!

AT&T will officially discontinue email-to-text alerts starting June 17, 2025, which means you’ll no longer receive important notifications from your 994 via SMS. To stay informed and connected, upgrade to eisy, get real-time push notifications through the UD Mobile app, and get a limited-time 12% discount on eisy, plus a free one-year ISY Portal license!

Are You Ready?
10 Feb 2025

Michel Kohanim News ev, iot, matter, node server, plugin, powerwall, smartgrid 0 comments

Are You Ready?

Even though we’re a tad behind schedule, the wait is over! Now live, experience initial Matter support for switches and plugins, get ready for HomeKit integration next week, get real-time UD Mobile graph insights, and a powerful performance boost with OS 14.1.

Pet Shield – Keep Your Pets Safe from Predators!
31 Jan 2025

Michel Kohanim News ev, iot, matter, node server, plugin, powerwall, smartgrid, storage, tesla 0 comments

Pet Shield – Keep Your Pets Safe from Predators!

Coyotes, hawks, and other backyard predators don’t play by the rules—but your smart home can. Discover how AI-powered security can stop threats before they strike, and give you peace of mind knowing your pets are safe.

eisy’s Jan. 2025 Liftoff: Matter, HomeKit, Graphs, and OS 14.1!
18 Dec 2024

Michel Kohanim News ev, iot, matter, node server, plugin, powerwall, smartgrid, storage, tesla 41 comments

eisy’s Jan. 2025 Liftoff: Matter, HomeKit, Graphs, and OS 14.1!

eisy is gearing up for yet another liftoff! In January 2025, you’ll link Matter switches/plugins, integrate HomeKit, view graphs in UD Mobile, and enjoy the performance boost in OS 14.1.

Early Black Friday Sale!
20 Nov 2024

Michel Kohanim News ev, iot, matter, node server, plugin, powerwall, smartgrid, storage, tesla 11 comments

Early Black Friday Sale!

Black Friday is coming early this year because we have a few surprises that “Matter” lined up for 2024! There’s simply too much excitement to fit into the rest of the year without overwhelming your inbox with newsletters.

Tesla EV + Powerwall Plugins Using Official APIs
7 Nov 2024

Michel Kohanim News, Plugins ev, iot, matter, node server, plugin, powerwall, smartgrid, storage, tesla 4 comments

Tesla EV + Powerwall Plugins Using Official APIs

Tesla EV and PowerWall plugins now utilize official Tesla APIs! Install them on your eisy to electrify your automation!

 Happy Halloween!
27 Oct 2024

Michel Kohanim News automation, eISY, energy efficiency, iot, matter, smartgrid, tesla, z-wave, zigbee 0 comments

 Happy Halloween!

Get 12% discount on eisy & spookify everyone with Halloween Automation!

ZMatter USB Is Back!
16 Sep 2024

Michel Kohanim News automation, eISY, energy efficiency, iot, matter, smartgrid, tesla, z-wave, zigbee 3 comments

ZMatter USB Is Back!

ZMatter USB is back in stock!

Celebrate with Insteon – Exclusive Offer for the UD Community!
14 Aug 2024

Michel Kohanim News automation, eISY, energy efficiency, Insteon, iot, isy994i, matter, smartgrid, z-wave 0 comments

Celebrate with Insteon – Exclusive Offer for the UD Community!

Join the celebration for Insteon’s two-year anniversary! As a valued member of the UD community, treat yourself to an exclusive offer.

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Recent Posts

  • Courtesy Reminder: Price Adjustment for eisy Coming Soon!Courtesy Reminder: Price Adjustment for eisy Coming Soon!
    April 22, 2025
    We wanted to give you a heads-up that due to increased tariffs, the price of eisy will be going up starting May 3rd, 2025. If you’ve been thinking about migrating to eisy, now’s a great time to do so before the new pricing takes effect!
  • AT&T Shuts Down Text Service – Stay Connected with eisy!AT&T Shuts Down Text Service – Stay Connected with eisy!
    April 10, 2025
    AT&T will officially discontinue email-to-text alerts starting June 17, 2025, which means you'll no longer receive important notifications from your 994 via SMS. To stay informed and connected, upgrade to eisy, get real-time push notifications through the UD Mobile app, and get a limited-time 12% discount on eisy, plus a free one-year ISY Portal license!
  • Are You Ready?Are You Ready?
    February 10, 2025
    Even though we’re a tad behind schedule, the wait is over! Now live, experience initial Matter support for switches and plugins, get ready for HomeKit integration next week, get real-time UD Mobile graph insights, and a powerful performance boost with OS 14.1.
  • Pet Shield – Keep Your Pets Safe from Predators!Pet Shield – Keep Your Pets Safe from Predators!
    January 31, 2025
    Coyotes, hawks, and other backyard predators don’t play by the rules—but your smart home can. Discover how AI-powered security can stop threats before they strike, and give you peace of mind knowing your pets are safe.
  • eisy’s Jan. 2025 Liftoff: Matter, HomeKit, Graphs, and OS 14.1!eisy’s Jan. 2025 Liftoff: Matter, HomeKit, Graphs, and OS 14.1!
    December 18, 2024
    eisy is gearing up for yet another liftoff! In January 2025, you’ll link Matter switches/plugins, integrate HomeKit, view graphs in UD Mobile, and enjoy the performance boost in OS 14.1.
  • Early Black Friday Sale!Early Black Friday Sale!
    November 20, 2024
    Black Friday is coming early this year because we have a few surprises that "Matter" lined up for 2024! There’s simply too much excitement to fit into the rest of the year without overwhelming your inbox with newsletters.
  • Tesla EV + Powerwall Plugins Using Official APIsTesla EV + Powerwall Plugins Using Official APIs
    November 7, 2024
    Tesla EV and PowerWall plugins now utilize official Tesla APIs! Install them on your eisy to electrify your automation!
  •  Happy Halloween! Happy Halloween!
    October 27, 2024
    Get 12% discount on eisy & spookify everyone with Halloween Automation!
  • ZMatter USB Is Back!ZMatter USB Is Back!
    September 16, 2024
    ZMatter USB is back in stock!
  • Celebrate with Insteon – Exclusive Offer for the UD Community!Celebrate with Insteon – Exclusive Offer for the UD Community!
    August 14, 2024
    Join the celebration for Insteon's two-year anniversary! As a valued member of the UD community, treat yourself to an exclusive offer.
  • Back to the Future!Back to the Future!
    July 5, 2024
    eisy is back soon and ready to take your home back to the future!
  • ISY994 / ISY Portal Service Announcement!ISY994 / ISY Portal Service Announcement!
    May 9, 2024
    Important news regarding ISY994 Series and ISY Portal renewals.
  • No Hub Hue!No Hub Hue!
    April 28, 2024
    Seamlessly integrate your Philips Hue bulbs with eisy via ZMatter USB, eliminating the need for the hub.
  • eisy Speaks!eisy Speaks!
    March 15, 2024
    Easily create text-to-speech announcements with eisy. And why stop there? Seamlessly stream your favorite live content directly to your Bluetooth speakers!
  • Supercharge Your eisy!Supercharge Your eisy!
    February 8, 2024
    Increase performance and add redundancy to your eisy. (+ discount)
  • To Be or Not to Be?To Be or Not to Be?
    January 15, 2024
    That is Not the question, because eisy can be both (+discount)!
  • ’Tis the Season to Take It eisy …’Tis the Season to Take It eisy …
    December 14, 2023
    With 13% off spree, fa la la la la la la la la ... 
  • Zyber Monday Zale!Zyber Monday Zale!
    November 26, 2023
    What is ZMatter + Cyber Monday? 12% discount on everything!
  • Migration to eisy Just Got Easier!Migration to eisy Just Got Easier!
    November 12, 2023
    You can now migrate to eisy from ISY994 v4x backup + get 12% discount!
  •  Is Your Home Ready for Halloween? Is Your Home Ready for Halloween?
    October 17, 2023
    Get 13% discount on eisy & spookify everyone with Halloween Automation!
  • ZMatter USB Is Now Z-Wave+ Certified!ZMatter USB Is Now Z-Wave+ Certified!
    September 28, 2023
    It's time to embrace the future with Z-Wave, Zigbee, and soon Matter.
  • ZMatter USB Is Back!ZMatter USB Is Back!
    September 8, 2023
    ZMatter USB is back in stock and supercharged with more Zigbee and Z-Wave features.
  • Plugin Spotlight: ELK!Plugin Spotlight: ELK!
    September 3, 2023
    Keep your home as secure as a watchful elk and get Instant Notifications when something is amiss.
  • Plugin Spotlight: Tuya, SmartLife, TreatLifePlugin Spotlight: Tuya, SmartLife, TreatLife
    August 17, 2023
    Extend your integration with Tuya, SmartLife, and TreatLife devices such as lights, vacuum cleaners, motion sensors, and relays.
  • More Zigbee & Z-Wave OTA!More Zigbee & Z-Wave OTA!
    August 11, 2023
    Boost your setup with high range Zigbee sensors and give your Z-Wave devices a firmware upgrade (OTA)!
  • View Your Cameras in UD Mobile!View Your Cameras in UD Mobile!
    August 4, 2023
    Are you tired of playing "musical apps" with UD Mobile and your camera app? Well, worry no more! With UD Mobile's camera support, bid farewell to app-switching fatigue and say hello to an enjoyable view.
  • Initial Zigbee Support!Initial Zigbee Support!
    July 13, 2023
    Add color, dimmable, and on/off Zigbee lamps and modules to your eisy/polisy and enjoy the beauty and freedom!
  • ISY Portal Price Adjustment!ISY Portal Price Adjustment!
    July 11, 2023
    In an effort to continually enhance your experience with our products, we are announcing a minor price adjustment for ISY Portal licenses.
  • Instant Notifications!Instant Notifications!
    June 20, 2023
    Experience the convenience, security, and peace of mind that comes with instant and real-time notifications. It's as easy as clicking a button on UD Mobile!
  • ZMatter USB Is Back!ZMatter USB Is Back!
    June 8, 2023
    The wait is over, ZMatter USB is back in stock but they are going fast. Hurry!
  • Final Goodbye to ISY994 SeriesFinal Goodbye to ISY994 Series
    May 24, 2023
    Sadly, it's time to say final goodbyes to our beloved ISY994 Series. What does this mean for you?
  • eisy Is Back!eisy Is Back!
    April 27, 2023
    eisy is now back in stock and can't wait to take your home to the 22nd century!
  • Now Shipping eisy | home! CopyNow Shipping eisy | home! Copy
    April 27, 2023
    Got them in just in time for the holidays! eisy | home is our 7th generation home automation controller and energy management system. It's called eisy because it's based on the same rock-solid ISY technology as its predecessors while also restructured for ease of configuration and use through our fantastic UD Mobile App. eisy is packed with power and flexibility and it's so cute that some of us call it 'cutie'!
  • GeoFence: Let Your Home Know Where You Are!GeoFence: Let Your Home Know Where You Are!
    April 3, 2023
    Did you ever want to turn on your A/C when you are getting close to home, automatically arm the security system and have a random lived-in look when away? Well, you can now do all that and much more with UD Mobile's new GeoFencing feature!
  • PLMs Make a Comeback!PLMs Make a Comeback!
    March 27, 2023
    Have you been waiting for PLMs for eons? Well, the wait is over! insteon.com is now taking preorders now and available for shipment by mid-April 2023. Supplies are limited, so hurry! While at it, upgrade to eisy and get $35.00 discount.
  • Insteon i3 Product SupportInsteon i3 Product Support
    March 8, 2023
    Use eisy or Polisy to easily add insteon i3 products to your system: 4-Button Keypad, Dual Outlet, Dial, and Paddle.
  • Discounted PLM Repair Service!Discounted PLM Repair Service!
    January 22, 2023
    Dead PLMs? No worries! For UD Customers, insteon.com now offers PLM Repair Service at 20% discount. Why not fix your PLM and migrate to eisy?
  • Bye Bye ISY994i !Bye Bye ISY994i !
    January 13, 2023
    Thanks to you for its enormous success, and after 14 years of rock-solid operations and performance, sadly we must say goodbye to our beloved ISY994i Series.
  • Now Shipping ZMatter USB!Now Shipping ZMatter USB!
    December 27, 2022
    They are finally here! Now, you can order your eisy and ZMatter USB on the same order. If you have a Polisy, and don't feel like installing ZMatter internally, just get the enclosure!
  • Now Shipping eisy | home!Now Shipping eisy | home!
    December 20, 2022
    Got them in just in time for the holidays! eisy | home is our 7th generation home automation controller and energy management system. It's called eisy because it's based on the same rock-solid ISY technology as its predecessors while also restructured for ease of configuration and use through our fantastic UD Mobile App. eisy is packed with power and flexibility and it's so cute that some of us call it 'cutie'!
  • Introducing eisy | home!Introducing eisy | home!
    December 12, 2022
    eisy | home is our 7th generation home automation controller and energy management system. It's called eisy because it's based on the same rock-solid ISY technology as its predecessors while also restructured for ease of configuration and use through our fantastic UD Mobile App. eisy is packed with power and flexibility and it's so cute that some of us call it 'cutie'!
  • ZMatter! Z-Wave+ | Matter Module for Polisy (beta)ZMatter! Z-Wave+ | Matter Module for Polisy (beta)
    September 16, 2022
    INSTEON got you down? Z-Wave range and limited functionality issues? Want to Future-Proof your Polisy with Zigbee/Matter support? Our ZMatter board is the answer!
  • Introducing UD Mobile for iOSIntroducing UD Mobile for iOS
    May 18, 2021
    UD Mobile for iOS is finally here! UD Mobile integrates with your Z-Wave/INSTEON/X10 devices, as well as all your ISY's node servers such as Ecobee, Hue, Ring, Tesla, Tesla Powerwall, Solar Edge, Sonos, Lutron, Harmony Hub, ELK, all the climate services, and many many more. To celebrate, for a limited time, get 20% discount on Polisy and Polisy PRO.
  • Important Security NoticeImportant Security Notice
    March 11, 2021
    On 03/08/2021, there was unauthorized access to one of our databases  containing user profile information. We have since blocked this unauthorized access and made additional changes to our technical infrastructure to prevent future incidents. ISY Portal is not impacted and, going forward, will be the only available option for signing in into your account.
  • Introducing UD Mobile for AndroidIntroducing UD Mobile for Android
    January 14, 2021
    UD Mobile not only integrates with your Z-Wave/INSTEON/X10 devices, it also integrates with your ISY's node servers such as Ecobee, Hue, Ring, Tesla, Solar Edge, Sonos, Lutron, Harmony Hub, ELK, all the climate services, ... To celebrate, for a limited time, get 20% discount on Polisy and Polisy PRO.
  • The Wait Is Over!The Wait Is Over!
    October 7, 2020
    5.3.0 Is Now Official & Z-Wave Plus Certified! "Trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit." ~ Moliere We are extremely happy to announce that 5.3 firmware is now official and it's Z-Wave Plus certified! As a token of our appreciation for your patience during our journey to 5.3, we are offering 20% discount on ISY994i ZW+ Series, and Polisy.
  • What’s Up Poly?What’s Up Poly?
    August 26, 2020
    Plex It! Thanks to our very active, enthusiastic, and ingenious developer community, we have surpassed 80 full fledged Polys (Node Servers) including more climate service choices. In this episode of What's Up Poly, though, we'll concentrate on Home Theater Light Automation with ISY and Plex Node Server.
  • RATES Final ReportRATES Final Report
    June 28, 2020
    Thanks to the participation of over 110 volunteers in our RATES pilot, we learned a lot not only about Transactive Energy but also how to best engage customers using Smart Speakers. We are quite pleased with the outcome and hope you will enjoy reading the results in our official and approved RATES Final Report.
  • Your Own Energy Expert!Your Own Energy Expert!
    June 15, 2020
    We are very excited to announce the launch of Energy Expert, the Alexa Skill and ecosystem of things that will enable you to better understand and optimize your energy usage and costs. Two of the most electrifying features of Energy Expert are Proactive Notifications and Automatic Optimization.
  • Which Weather Service?Which Weather Service?
    May 13, 2020
    "I'm not confused. I'm just well mixed" ~ Robert Frost As you may already know, and thankfully, the Climate Module is going away. 'Thankfully'  because, now you have many other options and services to choose from. But, which option and service is the right one for you? Let's find out!
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