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Say Hello to NuCoreAI: A New Chapter for UD

I can’t believe it’s already been seven months since we introduced OPEn (Open Platform for Energy) and promised to keep you in the loop. Time really does fly, or maybe my memory just isn’t what it used to be! A lot has happened since then, and while I thought I’d shared all the updates… turns out I hadn’t.

So, here’s a quick recap:

  • We realized that relying on cloud-based AI services, tools, and models made OPEn way too expensive to be practical. That led to a big shift in focus: we moved to a local, embedded solution. After a ton of research (check out the full story [here]), we’ve hit about 80% success and uncovered lots of ways to improve even more.

  • To make everything open, collaborative, and completely license-free, along with Rolf Bienert at Bienert Consulting, we established the non-profit NuCoreAI Foundation and donated all our work products, including code, AI models, agents, and workflow to the community.

Want to help build the energy platform of the future? Join NuCoreAI.

See you there!!!

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4th of July Sale!

Celebrate Independence Day with smart savings: Upgrade to eisy and get 13% off, plus 1 FREE year of ISY Portal! Use coupon code XMNH6YW4 at checkout (expires 07-07-2025).

In addition, explore our new web-based eisy UI (no Java required) and try out our early HomeKit integration.

We’ve made it easier than ever to migrate from your 994!

  • For INSTEON devices, migration is as simple as a backup and restore.
  • If you’re using a 500 series Z-Wave unit (models with ZW+), migration is just as seamless.
  • Your ISY Portal licenses and Alexa/Google Home configurations transfer with a single click.
  • Extend your system with 100s of plugins: [Click here for the list]

What You’ll Need:

We’ve prepared comprehensive migration instructions to guide you every step of the way: [Click here for the full guide]. 

 

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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, as follows:

eisy | home $352

eisy | OpenADR $572

ZMatter USB $152

ZMatter USB Enclosure $52

If you’ve been thinking about migrating to eisy, now’s a great time to do so before the new pricing takes effect! 

We’ve made it easier than ever to migrate from your 994 and Polisy!

  • For INSTEON devices, migration is as simple as a backup and restore.
  • If you’re using a 500 series Z-Wave unit (models with ZW+), migration is also easy but may require some manual intervention.
  • Your ISY Portal licenses and Alexa/Google Home configurations transfer with a single click.
  • Extend your system with 100s of plugins: [Click here for the list]

What You’ll Need:

  • 1 x eisy
  • 1 x Serial PLM Kit (only if you want to use your existing 994 PLM)
  • 1 x ZMatter USB if you want to use Z-Wave/Zigbee/Matter (currently out of stock)

We’ve prepared exhaustive migration instructions to guide you every step of the way: [Click here for the full guide].

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

​AT&T has announced that, effective June 17, 2025, their email-to-text and text-to-email services will be discontinued. This change will impact your ability to send or receive text messages through AT&T’s network.

Got eisy?

Excellent! All you have to do is to use our awesome Notification plugin and get Instant Push Notifications.

Still using 994?

Don’t worry, we got you covered! Upgrade to eisy, get 12% discount (code at the bottom) + 1 free year of ISy Portal, and use our awesome Notification plugin and get Instant Push Notifications!

How do I use the Notification Plugin?

UD Mobile helps you configure and setup fast and reliable Push Notifications in no time. Here’s a short video detailing configuration and setup. 

We’ve made it easier than ever to migrate from your 994!

  • For INSTEON devices, migration is as simple as a backup and restore.
  • If you’re using a 500 series Z-Wave unit (models with ZW+), migration is also easy but may require some manual intervention.
  • Your ISY Portal licenses and Alexa/Google Home configurations transfer with a single click.
  • Extend your system with 100s of plugins: [Click here for the list]

What you’ll need:

We’ve prepared exhaustive migration instructions to guide you every step of the way: [Click here for the full guide]

Your Discount Code!

Use coupon code X65FFDWR at checkout to get 12% off your eisy upgrade.
Offer valid through April 30, 2025.

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We Did It Again: First OpenADR 3.0 Certified VEN!

Yes, we did it again! We’re proud to announce that eisy is the first to achieve OpenADR 3.0 Certified VEN status! And we didn’t stop there – we’ve made our certified VEN open source so you can all experience its elegance for yourselves!

This achievement comes as the OpenADR Alliance officially announced the first wave of OpenADR 3.0 certified products, with eisy leading the charge. As reported in the March 24th press release, global standards development within the energy management sector continues to accelerate, and we’re thrilled to be at the forefront of this innovation.

By open-sourcing our certified VEN implementation, we’re not just celebrating our own success – we’re contributing to the growing ecosystem of standards-based solutions for energy management worldwide. This move aligns perfectly with the industry’s push toward more interoperable, efficient energy management systems.

Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure our VEN implementation meets the rigorous certification requirements while maintaining the clean, elegant code our developers have come to expect from eisy. We can’t wait to see what you’ll build with it!

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OpenADR Alliance Webinar on OPEn

Join me for the upcoming complimentary OpenADR Alliance Webinar:

Smarter Buildings & Homes: How AI and OpenADR 3 Can Redefine Local Demand Flexibility.

✅ How AI and OpenADR 3.0 eliminates need for yet another new standard
✅ How this technology adapts to any future energy use case
✅ The key components that make this possible
✅ A short but realistic demo showcasing AI-driven demand flexibility in action

When: Wednesday, February 26th at 8AM Pacific Time / 17:00 CET

Link to Register: https://lnkd.in/gG2pCg7s

Slides: https://www.openadr.org/assets/OPEn-Webinar-v5.pdf

Recording: https://www.openadr.org/assets/OPEn_AI_Webinar.mp4

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Are You Ready?

First and Foremost:

Upgrade your 994 and Polisy and save 13%! Use coupon code 9NSTGCZM at checkout (expires 02/27/2025) and enjoy a free one-year ISY Portal license as a bonus!

Migration is a breeze! See the instructions at the bottom.

For release notes and upgrade instructions, please check out: https://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/44797-iox-release-v591-is-now-available/.

Highlights:

Link Matter Devices 

  • Link WiFi-based Matter switches/plugins directly.
  • Link Thread-based Matter switches/plugins through the Nest Hub (2nd Gen) or Apple HomePod.
  • All through UD Mobile!

Checkout this awesome video.

Support for additional Matter clusters are brewing as we speak.

View Historical Graphs in UD Mobile

Get a Performance Boost from OS 14.1

  • 14.1 is snappier, more secure, and faster to boot.

We’ve made it easier than ever to migrate from your 994 and Polisy!

  • For INSTEON devices, migration is as simple as a backup and restore.
  • If you’re using a 500 series Z-Wave unit (models with ZW+), migration is also easy but may require some manual intervention.
  • Your ISY Portal licenses and Alexa/Google Home configurations transfer with a single click.
  • Extend your system with 100s of plugins: [Click here for the list]

What You’ll Need:

We’ve prepared exhaustive migration instructions to guide you every step of the way: [Click here for the full guide]

 

 

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Pet Shield – Keep Your Pets Safe from Predators!

Your home is your safe haven—but for small pets, it can also be a place of hidden dangers. Coyotes, hawks, and other predators can turn a routine potty break into a nightmare. But what if your home could see the danger coming and take action before it’s too late?

Join us on February 5, 2025, at 2 PM Central for a must-watch webinar with Steve Lee, where you’ll learn how to:

✅ Use Camect AI-powered cameras to detect threats in real time.
✅ Automatically trigger lights, sounds, and alerts to scare predators away.
✅ Protect your pets 24/7—whether you’re home or away.

With cutting-edge technology from Universal Devices, Camect, Elk, and Insteon, you can take proactive steps to keep your furry family safe—without lifting a finger.

📅 Date: February 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 2 PM Central
🔗 Register Now to Save Your Spot! Here’s the link.

Don’t wait until it’s too late—give your pets the safety they deserve!

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IEEE PES Grid Edge Technologies

I’m thrilled (terrified) to announce I’ll be presenting OPEn at IEEE PES Grid Edge Technologies on Monday 01/20/2025 in San Diego. For those keeping score, I’m currently avoiding counting down the seconds until I must emerge from my natural habitat of comfortable solitude to interact with … shudders … people!

Why should you come?

– Your intense stares, or complete lack of them, will help maximize my nervous sweating.
– Your mere existence is enough to put me in survival mode.
– Your potential questions have the power to factory-reset my brain on the spot.
– Bonus points if you sit in the front row, nod excessively, look utterly bored, or seem completely confused.
– And if I make it out unscathed… you just might learn about OPEn!

Location: That terrifying room where dreams of peaceful solitude go to die.
Time: Too soon. Way too soon.

RSVP by simply existing. Your attendance will ensure my presentation becomes a core memory that will haunt me for years to come!

Antisocially yours,
Michel

P.S. This entire announcement was generated by AI because I’ve already forgotten how to English.

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