Re: Question about Insteon PLM

Hi,

I’m relatively new to Linux based home automation, however would like to code a high-level application that interfaces with (preferably Wish) to control and monitor HA devices around a home.

In researching various technologies, I see more availability of products and documentation from X10 and Insteon (smarthome).    Recently in my quest for the holy grail (finding an easy interface to develop for) I came across this that seems to come close to what many in the Linux HA space are looking for:

http://www.smarthome.com/2412s.html

It’s relatively inexpensive and looks pretty simple to program (all serial commands).   When I went through the developer’s manual (just scroll down the page and you can get the developers PDF manual, with everything documented) there’s even interfaces (I read this as planned addons) to this device that allow it to be controlled via ethernet and RF as well.   This version is RS232 only.

This got me thinking….  I’m not sure if any of you had plans to integrate / support this in your products.    I’d be happy to assist where I can.   From what I read about WiSH, it’s exactly what would be needed to allow other DYI selfers to integrate both X10 and Insteon.

Best regards,

Adam Kupsta