InControl Documentation List / FAQ's

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f0ggy987 posted this 07 January 2016

Looking to give something back to the community rather than just post my issues, I thought it might be useful to try and collate some of the cool tips, tricks and tutorials that are scattered over various parts of the site - Finding the information you need can be difficult at the moment.

[b]Reference Sources[/b] InControl Manual: http://www.incontrolzwave.com/page/InControl-Manual.aspx Recipe List: http://www.incontrolha.com/Recipes/List Knowledgebase: https://incontrolha.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/ Forums: http://store.incontrolzwave.com/boards Compatible Device List: https://www.incontrolha.com/deviceLibrary InControl Script Repository: https://github.com/rscott78/InControl-Scripts

[b]Downloads[/b] Latest Version of InControl: http://www.incontrolha.com/download/downloadlist Zen Tools (for troubleshooting): http://www.moonlitzwave.com/zensys-tools.zip Aeon Labs (Aeotec) USB Stick Driver: http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/Software/CP210xVCPWindows.zip Aeon Labs (Aeotec) Firmware Updates: http://aeotec.com/support

[b]Default Ports[/b] Web API (for connecting via 3rd party Apps): 1178 Direct Connect (for connecting via the official Android/iPhone apps): 8711

[b]General Setup[/b] InControl Setup Guide: http://www.incontrolha.com/recipes/recipe/17 InControl Getting Started Guide: http://docs.incontrolha.com/home/getting-started InControl Quick Start Tips: http://docs.incontrolha.com/home/quick-start-steps InControl Options Menu: http://docs.incontrolha.com/home/options Reset InControl Data: https://incontrolha.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/240418-resetting-incontrol-data Backup InControl Data: https://incontrolha.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/280758-backup-data Setup Aeon Labs USB Stick: https://incontrolha.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/265231-setup-aeon-labs-usb-stick Adding Devices: http://www.incontrolzwave.com/page/Adding-Z-Wave-Devices-to-your-Controller-InControl.aspx Adding a lock (entry control device): http://www.incontrolzwave.com/page/Lock-Setup.aspx OR https://incontrolha.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/236587-lock-setup Upgrading from Gen 2 to Gen 5 USB Stick: http://store.incontrolzwave.com/boards/topic/796/gen-5-controller

[b]Plug-ins[/b] Plug-in List: https://www.incontrolha.com/Buy/browse/plugins Sonos Setup: http://www.incontrolzwave.com/page/Sonos-InControl.aspx Multi-User Security Setup: https://www.incontrolha.com/recipes/recipe/22 OR http://www.incontrolzwave.com/page/Multi-User-Security-.aspx (second link just says "coming soon")

[b]Automation Help[/b] Scheduling a Thermostat: http://www.incontrolzwave.com/post/2012/05/31/Thermostat-Scheduling-Using-InControl.aspx Using Multi Channel Devices (those reporting multiple data points): https://www.incontrolha.com/recipes/recipe/23 Scene to turn a light/switch on & off with motion PIR sensor: http://store.incontrolzwave.com/boards/topic/703/motion-sensor-occupancy-help

[b]Advanced[/b] Including device details in notifications/e-mails: http://docs.incontrolha.com/home/incontrolha-substitution-text Advanced Scene Options: http://docs.incontrolha.com/home/advanced-scene-options Writing Scene Scripts: https://github.com/rscott78/InControl-Scripts

That's it for now - I'll add more later.

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Robert.Rosal posted this 08 January 2016

Thanks foggy! Makes things easier to find!

rspoto posted this 12 January 2016

This is awesome, thank you!!

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