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ZMatter USB Is Back!

Good news! ZMatter USB is back in stock and supercharged with more Zigbee and Z-Wave features:

Zigbee:

– Support for Zigbee On/Off switch
– Support for Zigbee occupancy cluster
– Basic support for Zigbee door locks (lock/unlock/query)

Z-Wave:

– Support .gbl OTA Firmware upgrade files
– Support abandon OTA Firmware upgrade

Requirements:

– eisy or Polisy version 5.7.0+ (Available on 09/11/2023)
– ZMatter USB

To be notified of official firmware releases, please sign up for Official Firmware Announcements.

Discounts:

– $15 off when you purchase ZMatter only (expires on 09/26/2023): BN88QWHU
– $40 off when you purchase eisy + ZMatter (expires on 09/26/2023): QVGSSVCD

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Plugin Spotlight: ELK!

ELK Plugin is the perfect companion for your eisy/Polisy. It will keep your home as secure as a watchful elk in the wilderness, gives you Instant Notifications when something is amiss, and lets you monitor everything on UD Mobile!

What you can do:

  • See the status of all ELK Areas, Zones, Thermostats, Keypads, Outputs, and Counters on eisy/Polisy.
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  • See all system fault status from the ELK and Zones.
  • eisy/Polisy can tell ELK to speak any allowed words or phrases.
  • Control any eisy/Polisy linked devices (INSTEON, Zigbee, and Z-Wave) on, off or brightness levels from the ELK keypads.
  • Control a scene by putting a Zone or Output in the scene.
  • Get instant push notifications of any/all events you desire.
  • Works great in UD Mobile Android and iOS.

Checkout everything you can do with this Plugin here. 

Cost

$30 one-time fee. If you already have the ELK Module on your 994, you can get 50% refund by sending your 994 UUID + ELK Plugin invoice to sales@universal-devices.com.

Prerequisites

– eisy or Polisy firmware version 5.6.4 and above
– Notifications plugin for instant push notifications 

Instructions

For instructions and help, please visit ELK Plugin’s github site. ELK Plugin also has a dedicated forum here. 

Are you still hesitant upgrading your 994 to eisy?

Perhaps we can help!

  • Enjoy a $25.00 discount on eisy by using coupon code GVSNHDBJ at checkout. Offer expires on 09/15/2023. 
  • If your hesitation is because of the requirement to upgrade your 994 firmware from 4.9 to 5.3.4, please contact us and we’ll help you migrate your backup.

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Plugin Spotlight: Tuya, SmartLife, TreatLife

Extend your integration with Tuya based devices!

Tuya Plugin (Node Server) – TreatLife

  1. LED Strip V1 
  2. Color LED Bulb V2 –SL10
  3. LED Bulb V2 –Day Better
  4. Switch V0 
  5. Switch V1 
  6. Switch V2 
  7. Switch Dimmer 

Tuya PIR Plugin (Node Server)

  1. PIR –Motion
  2. PIR –Motion
  3. PIR –Motion
  4. PIR –Door Contacts

Tuya Relay Plugin (Node Server) 

  1. Smart Home Newgoal

Tuya Sweeper Plugin (Node Server)

  1. Smart Life – G20 Sweeper Vacuum

Prerequisites

– eisy or Polisy firmware version 5.6.4 and above

Instructions

For instructions and help, please visit our dedicated forum topic here.

Are you still hesitant upgrading your 994 to eisy?

Perhaps we can help!

  • Enjoy a $25.00 discount on eisy by using coupon code YS3SMBVW at checkout. Offer expires on 08/25/2023. 
  • If your hesitation is because of the requirement to upgrade your 994 firmware from 4.9 to 5.3.4, please contact us and we’ll help you migrate your backup.

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More Zigbee & Z-Wave OTA!

You can now incorporate all these types of Zigbee Sensors into your eisy/polisy:

Motion Sensors
Contact Switch
Fire Sensor
Water Sensor
CO Sensor
Emergency Sensor
Movement/Vibration Sensor
Key Fob
Glass Break

And this is just the beginning. In the upcoming releases, we’ll have support for the majority of the Zigbee devices and especially those that you have requested here.

In addition, we now have Z-Wave OTA (Over the Air Upgrade) support for Intel Hex firmware (others will be supported shortly). So, go ahead and upgrade the firmware on those Z-Wave devices that are in desperate need of some love!

And finally, ZMatter/Z-Wave now supports all frequencies across the globe! Contact us for more information.

Prerequisites

– eisy or Polisy firmware version 5.6.4 and above
– ZMatter USB

Are you still hesitant upgrading your 994 to eisy?

Perhaps we can help!

  • If your hesitation is because of the requirement to upgrade your 994 firmware from 4.9 to 5.3.4, please contact us and we’ll help you migrate your backup.
  • Enjoy a $25.00 discount on eisy or ZMatter USB by using coupon code SS5QTR36 at checkout. Offer expires on 08/18/2023. 

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View Your Cameras in UD Mobile!

 

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.

Good news for techies and node server plugin developers! Plugins now support streaming. This means your plugin can not only control actions like pan, zoom, play, stop, resume, etc., but the feed will also show up automatically in UD Mobile! Cool, right? 

Prerequisites

– ISY Portal
– UD Mobile

Instructions and Support

Here’s the link to the Video
Here’s the link to Wiki

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Initial Zigbee Support!

Great news! Our long-awaited Zigbee support is finally here and ready to give you more flexibility and freedom of choice in expanding your home automation ecosystem. While the initial device support may be limited, this release paves the way for rapid integration of additional Zigbee device types.

Supported Devices

Color, dimmable, and on/off lamps and modules.

Prerequisites

– eisy or Polisy v 5.6.3 and above
– ZMatter USB

Instructions and Support

Please start with the forum. 

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ISY Portal Price Adjustment!

In an effort to continually enhance your experience with our products and services, while maintaining reliability and security, we are announcing a minor price adjustment for ISY Portal licenses.

Starting August 1st, 2023, ISY Portal licenses will be increased by a $1 or less per month: $24 per year, or for those who opt for a two-year subscription, we are offering a discounted rate of $39. 

Our decision to implement this minor price increase directly aligns with our pursuit of innovation, enabling us to provide you with a range of enhanced features and state-of-the-art capabilities. Recent features such as Geo Fencing and Instant/Push notifications showcase our continuous improvement and cutting-edge technology.

Your utmost satisfaction is our main goal. As such, we are hoping that our ongoing efforts to enhance our offerings, coupled with our focus on security, reliability, and stellar customer support significantly contribute to your overall satisfaction.

We sincerely appreciate the trust you have placed in our company, products, and services. 

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Instant Notifications!

Don’t miss another important notification! Say goodbye to complicated email settings and confusing text messages from unknown numbers. Install the latest Notification plugin (node server) and enjoy hassle-free, reliable, and instant alerts. Do you want to see how easy it is on UD Mobile? Watch this video!

Plus, for the tech-savvy enthusiasts, customize it to your heart’s content through the Admin Console. Experience convenience, security, and peace of mind today. IMPORTANT: please see the prerequisites! 

Supported Notification Services

UD Mobile
– Automatically setup by UD Mobile App which uses UD Portal service. 

Pushover
– Simple push notifications to Android and iOS.

Telegram
– Secure chat app which allows setting up your own channel to send notifications.
– These can be shown on Android Auto, and possibly Car Play. None of the other methods show on Android Auto.

UD Portal
– Uses the ISY Portal notifications which are handled by the UD Mobile app. Will be replaced by UD Mobile.

Email
– This feature is planned for the future.

Notification Plugin Versions

Free Version

– Automatically installed by UD Mobile (if not already installed).
– Only allows sending messages with through UD Mobile.
– Only allows 8 messages per day.
– Does not retry on failure.

Standard Version

– Free Trial for 30 days – $15 one-time fee.
– Will continually retry to send the message when the service or internet access is down.
– Easily switch between sending to one user or a group:

  • By editing settings in the Admin Console.
  • Or on the fly in a program.

– When a services API key changes it only has to be updated in one place
– Includes future enhancements:

  • Attempts retry to a “fallback” service when desired service is failing. For example, if UD Mobile service is down, it can fall back to pushover or telegram.
  • Make Retries persistent so they will continue to retry after a system/service restart/reboot.
  • Email support

If you really appreciate this plugin, please consider upgrading to the Standard version to help support the developer’s efforts.

For more information, including examples, please check out this document.
For support or feature requests, please visit UD Forum or Project GitHub.

Prerequisites & Discounts

– Polisy or eisy. Get $25 discount for eisy using coupon code KMP8QEXA (expires 07/05/2023)
– Active ISY Portal License
– UD Mobile 
– IoX version 5.6.2 and above
– PG3x version 3.1.31 and above

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have a Polisy, and if you want to use UD Mobile automatic features, you must migrate to PG3X using the instructions here. If you wish to stay on PG3, and recognizing the shortcomings, your PG3 needs to be on version 3.1.23 or above.

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Final Goodbye to ISY994 Series

June 1st is upon us and sadly it’s now time to say our final goodbyes to our beloved ISY994 Series. It will be missed dearly.

What Models Are Affected?

With the exception of ISY 994r, ISY 994 PRO OADR, and OEMs all other models are affected.

What Does It Mean for Me?

Starting 06/01/2023:

  • Free technical support will cease for any issues relating to ISY994 Series. Paid support will remain available till 06/01/2024.
  • You can no longer add modules to your existing ISY994s. 
  • All requests for transfer from one 994 to another 994 will require a $125 transfer fee. 

What Are My Options?

eisy | home

  • Please note that if you want to use your existing Serial PLM (2413S), you will also need our Serial PLM Kit (or you can make it yourself using the part numbers and pinout in the same link).

Upgrade Discount?

Yes. Please use coupon code ZAFHC46J for $25 discount per eisy. Expires 06/15/2023. For our Candian friends, AARTech offers a discount as well using coupon code: EISY25UP.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please submit a ticket. 

 

 

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