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Supercharge Your eisy!

Now that you’ve enhanced your eisy with added storage and a virtual machine (VM), you may wonder how to further boost its performance and reliability. Well, wonder no more! Our latest blog post will guide you through the process of configuring your eisy to boot from an NVMe SSD, with the option to use the onboard eMMC drive as a mirror for redundancy. 

You don’t have an eisy yet? Get 12% discount to upgrade!

Yes, you get 12% discount by using coupon code ER622HZH (expires 2/20/2024).

If you’re upgrading from a Polisy, you will also get an additional $30 refunded back to your CC. Once you place the order, please send an email to sales with the copy of your invoice/order for Polisy.

What do I need?

  • 1 x eisy
  • 1 x Serial PLM Kit if and only if you are using a 2413S PLM. You don’t need this if you are using a 2413U
  • For Z-Wave
    • If your Polisy already has the ZMatter dongle, then all you need is the ZMatter USB Enclosure
    • Otherwise, and only if you have Z-Wave devices that you want to migrate: 1 x ZMatter USB

How easy is it to upgrade?

If you have a Polisy or 994 with firmware versions 4.x or 5.x and don’t have any Z-Wave devices, it’s as easy as:

  • Backing up your 994.
  • Disconnecting the PLM from your 994 and connect it to a USB port on eisy using the Serial PLM Kit.
  • With one click, migrate your ISY Portal License as well as Alexa and Google Home configurations to your new eisy.

If you do have Z-Wave devices, and don’t already have a ZMatter dongle, due to the nature of Z-Wave routing algorithms, migration might not be as seamless.

Here’s the link to the complete migration instructions.

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To Be or Not to Be?

That is not the question, because eisy can be itself as well as Home Assistant at the same time! Yeap, right out of Sci-Fi movies and through a quantum-entangled wormhole. 

You don’t believe it? Well, here are the instructions. The only limitation is that, for now, above and beyond networking, HA does not have access to other hardware resources on eisy.

Upgrade Discount

Yes, you get 12% discount by using coupon code 6QQGT9A9 (expires 1/31/2024).

If you’re upgrading from a Polisy, you will also get an additional $30 refunded back to your CC. Once you place the order, please send an email to sales with the copy of your invoice/order for Polisy.

What do I need?

  • 1 x eisy
  • 1 x Serial PLM Kit if and only if you are using a 2413S PLM. You don’t need this if you are using a 2413U
  • For Z-Wave
    • If your Polisy already has the ZMatter dongle, then all you need is the ZMatter USB Enclosure
    • Otherwise, and only if you have Z-Wave devices that you want to migrate: 1 x ZMatter USB

How easy is it to upgrade?

If you have a Polisy or 994 with firmware versions 4.x or 5.x and don’t have any Z-Wave devices, it’s as easy as:

  • Backing up your 994.
  • Disconnecting the PLM from your 994 and connect it to a USB port on eisy using the Serial PLM Kit.
  • With one click, migrate your ISY Portal License as well as Alexa and Google Home configurations to your new eisy.

If you do have Z-Wave devices, and don’t already have a ZMatter dongle, due to the nature of Z-Wave routing algorithms, migration might not be as seamless.

Here’s the link to the complete migration instructions.

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’Tis the Season to Take It eisy …

Welcome to our Year End Sale and enjoy 13% discount on everything till the end of the year.

In case you have not already done so, upgrading to eisy has never been easier.

Why should I upgrade?

  • 994 is no longer supported.
  • Support for newer INSTEON i3 products.
  • Instant push notifications to UD Mobile from your programs.
  • Geo Fencing lets eisy perform different tasks based on your location.
  • Camera support on UD Mobile.
  • Integration with over 120 other devices and services such as Ring, Ecobee, ELK, Tesla, Roomba, Wemo, Sonos and Weather Services.
  • Minimal learning curve because you can still use the same familiar Admin Console interface. 

How easy is it to upgrade?

If you have a 994 with firmware versions 4.x or 5.x and don’t have any Z-Wave devices, it’s as easy as:

  • Backing up your 994.
  • Disconnecting the PLM from your 994 and connect it to a USB port on eisy using the Serial PLM Kit.
  • With one click, migrate your ISY Portal License as well as Alexa and Google Home configurations to your new eisy.

If you do have Z-Wave devices, and due to the nature of Z-Wave routing algorithms, migration might not be as seamless. Here’s the link to the complete migration instructions.

What do I need?

What’s the discount coupon?

The discount coupon is JFXTTHE9 and it expires on 01/01/2024.

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Zyber Monday Zale!

After a very long wait, ZMatter will be available for shipment by 12/01/2023. So, we decided to appropriate Cyber Monday for this very specially occasion! Welcome to our Zyber Monday Zale and enjoy 12% discount on everything.

In case you have not already done so, upgrading to eisy has never been easier.

Why should I upgrade?

  • 994 is no longer supported.
  • Support for newer INSTEON i3 products.
  • Instant push notifications to UD Mobile from your programs.
  • Geo Fencing lets eisy perform different tasks based on your location.
  • Camera support on UD Mobile.
  • Integration with over 120 other devices and services such as Ring, Ecobee, ELK, Tesla, Roomba, Wemo, Sonos and Weather Services.
  • Minimal learning curve because you can still use the same familiar Admin Console interface. 

How easy is it to upgrade?

If you have a 994 with firmware versions 4.x or 5.x and don’t have any Z-Wave devices, it’s as easy as:

  • Backing up your 994.
  • Disconnecting the PLM from your 994 and connect it to a USB port on eisy using the Serial PLM Kit.
  • With one click, migrate your ISY Portal License as well as Alexa and Google Home configurations to your new eisy.

If you do have Z-Wave devices, and due to the nature of Z-Wave routing algorithms, migration might not be as seamless. Here’s the link to the complete migration instructions.

What do I need?

What’s the discount coupon?

The discount coupon is 2UQHUJSB and it expires on 12/04/2023.

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Migration to eisy Just Got Easier!

Have you been holding off upgrading to eisy because of the 994 firmware requirements? Well, hold off no more as migration to eisy has never been easier! Simply backup your 994 with firmware versions 4x or 5x and then restore them onto your new eisy.

Ah, and don’t forget to get 12% discount on your purchase.

Why should I upgrade?

  • 994 is no longer supported.
  • Support for newer INSTEON i3 products.
  • Instant push notifications to UD Mobile from your programs.
  • Geo Fencing lets eisy perform different tasks based on your location.
  • Camera support on UD Mobile.
  • Integration with over 120 other devices and services such as Ring, Ecobee, ELK, Tesla, Roomba, Wemo, Sonos and Weather Services.
  • Minimal learning curve because you can still use the same familiar Admin Console interface. 

How easy is it to upgrade?

If you have a 994 with firmware versions 4.x or 5.x and don’t have any Z-Wave devices, it’s as easy as:

  • Backing up your 994.
  • Disconnecting the PLM from your 994 and connect it to a USB port on eisy using the Serial PLM Kit.
  • With one click, migrate your ISY Portal License as well as Alexa and Google Home configurations to your new eisy.

If you do have Z-Wave devices, and due to the nature of Z-Wave routing algorithms, migration might not be as seamless. Here’s the link to the complete migration instructions.

What do I need?

What’s the discount coupon?

The discount coupon is 2UQHUJSB and it expires on 12/04/2023.

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 Is Your Home Ready for Halloween?

Get 13% discount to upgrade to eisy, and spookify your guests with Halloween Automation!

With the help of the Ring, Hue, LiFX, and Sonos plugins, you can turn your home into a haunted house! For example, you could turn on a fog machine as a guest arrives, turn on or change the color of lights (such as Hue/LiFX), or perhaps a strobe light. And whenever the guest rings the doorbell, you could play sound effects through Sonos.

With over 120 plugins available for eisy, the possibilities are endless!

Why should I upgrade?

  • 994 is no longer supported.
  • Support for newer INSTEON i3 products.
  • Instant push notifications to UD Mobile from your programs.
  • Geo Fencing lets eisy perform different tasks based on your location.
  • Camera support on UD Mobile.
  • Integration with over 120 other devices and services such as Ring, Ecobee, ELK, Tesla, Roomba, Wemo, Sonos and Weather Services.
  • Minimal learning curve because you can still use the same familiar Admin Console interface. 

How easy is it to upgrade?

If you have a 994 with firmware 5.2.0+ and don’t have any Z-Wave devices, it’s as easy as:

  • Backing up your 994.
  • Disconnecting the PLM from your 994 and connect it to a USB port on eisy using the Serial PLM Kit.
  • With one click, migrate your ISY Portal License as well as Alexa and Google Home configurations to your new eisy.

If you do have Z-Wave devices, and due to the nature of Z-Wave routing algorithms, migration might not be as seamless. Here’s the link to the complete migration instructions.

If your 994 has an older firmware than 5.2.0, then you need to upgrade the firmware level first and we can help you with that as well.

What do I need?

What’s the discount coupon?

The discount coupon is 6MWC93FU and it expires on 10/27/2023.

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ZMatter USB Is Now Z-Wave+ Certified!

It’s time to embrace the future with Z-Wave, Zigbee, and soon Matter using our Long Range (LR) Z-Wave+ Certified ZMatter USB!

Requirements:

– eisy or Polisy version 5.7.0+
– ZMatter USB

Discounts:

– $15 off when you purchase ZMatter USB (expires on 10/03/2023): 4T2BGADA.
– $40 off when you purchase eisy + ZMatter (expires on 10/03/2023): N2P25EAQ.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are upgrading to eisy and you want to use your existing PLM, you will also need our Serial PLM Kit.

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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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