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What is ISY from Universal Devices?

The ISY-99i series is the most flexible and affordable
standalone home automation solution for your INSTEON installation. 

Features

Designed for anyone to use
 Plug & Play (UPnP)
 Quick and Simple installation and configuration
 No software installation necessary
 No need for a dedicated computer

Link devices to the ISY for easiy monitoring, control and management
 Devices can be linked to the ISY using thier INSTEON address or by pressing their SET buttons
 Once linked to the ISY, devices can be monitored, controlled and managed through the ISY's built-in web site  and Java-based Administrative Console
 3rd party products available to monitor and control your home from your iPhone, PC, Nokia touch panel, and  more!
 If you already have devices installed and programmed, the ISY can crawl your existing INSTEON network to  automatically link discovered devices

Easily create and manage scenes
 Save time and money by using the ISY to easily create even complex scenes using our drag and drop  interface
 Easily change scene attributes for each and every one of the devices within the scene (on levels, ramp  rates, etc.)
 Assign the role for each device in the scene: Controller or Responder
 Create controller/responder relationships between all devices within the scene
 Once programmed, scenes operate completely independent of the ISY for the quickest response time and  most  reliable operation

Remotely accessible from anywhere in the world and on any platform
 Monitor, control, and configure your system remotely
 Supports secure HTTPS connections
 Automatically create port forwarding rules on your UPnP enabled router
 Browser-based Java Applet
 Support for Windows, MAC, and Linux

Control and configure your devices and scenes/groups
 Supports up to 1024 devices/scenes (PRO models) Use simple drag/drop to easily create scenes containing  multiple devices
 Easily change scene attributes for each and every one of the devices within the scene
 Create controller/responder relationships between all devices within the scene
 Once programmed, scenes operate completely independent of the ISY for the quickest response time and most  reliable operation

Control your home using a universal remote control (IR models only)
 Control all your INSTEON devices with any infrared universal remote (RC5-compatible)
 Control other network-enabled devices using our optional Network Module (RS-232 devices can be controlled  using an ELK IP232 or Global Cache GC-100 and more)

Realtime clock on board with automatic Daylight Saving Time
 Supports automatic sync with internet time sources (NTP)

Sophisticated event-based programming environment
 Create complex schedules using precise time, from/to, days, sunrise/sunset times, offsets, etc.
 Create complex triggers based on the combination of schedules, any event (e.g. key press), and many other  triggers
 Complete support for Wait and Repeat constructs including Random values
 Add notifications to any schedule/trigger to receive page, email, and SMS messages

Device management
 Replace Device: seamlessly replace a defective device with a new one
 Replace Modem: seamlessly replace a defective modem (PLM) with a new one
 Restore Devices: simply restore your device to its correct settings if it is factory reset or has somehow  lost its programming
 Create folders/sub-folders to help organize your devices and scenes

INSTEON device support
 Support for almost all INSTEON devices
 All Lighting devices including RemoteLinc and ControLinc
 INSTEON Thermostat Adapter
 IRLinc
 Motion Sensor
 I/OLinc
 TriggerLinc
 Some support for EZRain and EZIOxx devices
 ...and more!

Optional add-on modules
 A variety of optional modules available are designed to enhance and extend the ISY's built-in capabilities.
 Network Module:  host your own personal web site or 3rd party applications right on your ISY, control  network-enabled devices through ISY programs (TCP/UDP/HTTP/HTTPS), turn on PCs using Wake On LAN
 Climate Module:  utilize local WeatherBug information in your ISY programs
 Electricity Module:  monitor your home's real-time electricity use with a Brultech meter
 X10 Module:  enhanced X10 support including integration of X10 devices into the device tree

Field upgradeable/auto upgrade
 Many new features added regularly via firmware updates
 Admin Console automatically notifies you of release firmware updates available
 Standard ISY-99i is field upgradeable to ISY-99i PRO to support additional devices/scenes

Seamless integration with ELK M1-Gold
 Use ELK Keypads/Touchscreens to seamlessly control your devices/scenes
 Check the status of your devices/scenes in ELK Touchscreens
 Arm/disarm your ELK system, or check its status, from within the ISY's web interface or Java-based  Administrative console

Seamless integration with Microsoft Vista Media Center
 Control your devices, scenes, and ELK security system from your Vista MCE computer or TV

Free REST, Web Services, and Java SDK libraries for easy integration with 3rd party hardware and software - or development of your own.

All ISY-99i's include a 1 Year Parts & Labor Warranty

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