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Iris hub update version 4.02r05

03 Wednesday Sep 2014

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Hub update Version 4.02r05

I’m assuming most of you already know there was a hub update in the morning of 9/2 and normally I would try to be one of the first to upgrade and post what’s new, but it seems the upgrade wasn’t available to me in the early morning and I finally just getting a chance to post this now after getting everyone to bed.

So what’s new with this version?

Well besides the general statement about performance enhancement and bug fixes. You should notice on the device page that there’s an extra “AO Smith Water Heater” listed as coming soon.

AO Smith InstallAO Smith Water Heater is the Wi-Fi device which will allow you to connect Iris to a line of energy smart electric water heater that are available since 2011. From playing with the setting under test drive mode on the iPhone, it seems you can set the water heater to the following three settings. Schedule, hold and the option for “Energy Smart” mode.

Glass Break and Water Shut-offI would really like to tell you when this water heater module is available for sale but I don’t have that information. However I can mention to you that the glass break sensor and water shut-off valve which were introduced from the last hub update will be for sale around October.

That’s it for now. If you notice something different about this hub update please feel free to comment on this post to let everyone else know. Thanks!

hpliao77@livingwithiris.com

Smart Pet Door for Iris on sale now

20 Friday Jun 2014

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For those who’s been eyeing that pet door for Iris go get it now at http://www.lowes.com/pd_473490-538-HPA15-13808_0_ or search for search for item 473490 at lowes.com to purchase.

If you also need an extra PetSafe Iris Smartkey it’s at http://www.lowes.com/pd_446444-538-PAC15-14575_0_ or search for item 446444

 

Living with Iris forum

17 Tuesday Jun 2014

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forum Left Side of BlogLiving with Iris Forum is online now at forum.livingwithiris.com, or look to the top left side of this blog and you should see the categories you may jump right into.

I’ve tried to make this forum easy to join so you can either login with your twitter, facebook, or register with your email address.

Here’s what each category means.

Some of you know that there is already an Iris forum at myeyesoniris.lefora.com which I’ve mention here before but if you didn’t know myeyesoniris.com no longer exist and nobody knows what the future will be for the forum hosted on lefora.com.

You can start by checking out my welcome post on the forum, and I hope to see more of you there.

NYCE tilt sensor available for purchase at lowes.com

02 Monday Jun 2014

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6-2-2014 2-45-13 PM

http://www.lowes.com/pd_505239-52997-NCZ-3014_0_

Thanks to Jeff who notified me that the tilt sensor is available online today and also provided the following two general promotion codes which can be used for additional discounts!
  • 10% Off total : 470000000024860
  • $10 off $50: 47000RRRRR0663R

***Update 6/2/2014 5:35pm ***

The link now shows the previous price of $30 and it’s unavailable for order now. 😦
I’ve purchased 2 and this afternoon and it’s still in process. I wonder what happen and will let you know if my order actually ships.

NYCE Unavailable 6-2

order in process
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Beta testing tilt sensors by scunnyngham

01 Sunday Jun 2014

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I was given the opportunity to beta test the tilt sensor.

I received four of them. All four paired within seconds of initiating the add device procedure. The following are my observations of this product.

Size
I was amazed of the compact size of the product. It measures 1 1/8 H x 1 1/4 W x 3/8 depth. It is white in color and is almost unnoticeable mounted on my garage doors.

Mounting
It comes both with the adhesive tape and mounting screws. The base plate is pre drilled with 2 holes for using the screws. The package comes with 4 screws which is a good thing because even though I pre drilled the holes one of the screws twisted off during the installation. They are very small in diameter but more than adequate to hold the sensor in place.


Battery
It is powered by a CR 2032 3 volt battery.

Configuration
It can be configured as follows
Horizontal = open (for example when fitted to a garage door)
Vertical = open (for example when fitted to the lid of a box)
Play a chime when this tilt sensor is opened

Lowes has announced an asset protector and I’m not sure what the difference between this in the Vertical mode and the asset protector would be.

Magic
I tested it with the devices I have which include the smart plug, dimmer switch, wall switch and wall outlet. It controlled all as expected. It sent the text and email message notifications as defined. It appears and works as an alarm sensor just like any other sensor.

The sensor is zigbee and although mounted about 90 feet from the hub is reporting 100 signal strength. I have a magic rule to turn on my garage lights and they are on within 5 seconds of the door movement.

Overall I’m impressed with the product. I’ve been using contact sensors for the last 1.5 years to accomplish the same thing but I’ve always had problems with the alignment between the sensor and magnet and inconsistent results. This device is rock solid and performs the task for which it was intended 100% of the time.

If you need this type of sensor rest assured you can purchase it with confidence. It just works and works very well.

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Just like to thank scunnyngham for letting me post this here.
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Did the Heartbeed bug effect Iris website?

10 Thursday Apr 2014

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HBBugSo with all these news going around about the Heartbleed bug regarding SSL certification. I wanted to know how secure was irissmarthome.com.

So here’s what I’ve found when I used Qualys Scans which seems to have the most comprehensive scanning I’ve found online regarding SSL scans.

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Glass Break Sensor

30 Sunday Mar 2014

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In a post regarding the garage door controller, I’ve found that the company which manufactured the garage door controller had acquired a company called 2GIG. This was interesting to me because 2GIG has a whole product lineup of home automation devices. I had hoped Lowe’s would use this connection to expand on providing more options to the Iris platform like a touch screen control panel.

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Iris iPhone app test drive mode.

30 Sunday Mar 2014

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Thanks to James Isenberg who informed me if I use the “Test Drive” option I can then view the Irrigation interface before getting our hands on the Orbit Iris Hose Faucet Water Timer which is now shipping.

Besides reviewing how the irrigation function will work, you can also see how simple the pet door interface is, and a few new control options.

The most interesting part about this test drive is the “Service Status” page.

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