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judetf
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I understand that, to control the status of KPL buttons, I need to use PLC Groups, etc. I have used this successfully in the following scenario: I have a KPL button linked to a SwitchLinc light, and have working macros (for timed events) that turn on the SwitchLinc and then use ph_insteongroupcu to turn on the corresponding KPL button. So far, so good.
Now, for the first time, I have two KPLs where each has a button linked to control a the same Switchlinc. I have linked the buttons to each other, so that pressing either one turns on the Switchlinc _and_ turns on the button on the other KPL.
My question: does my macro now need a second ph_insteongroupcu string to turn on both KPL buttons with it turns on the light? I'm thinking the answer is 'yes,' and I know it will work if I program it that way, I just want to make sure that's the right/most elegant way to do it.
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I have two KPLs, each with a button that controls a LampLinc. The KPL buttons and the LampLinc are all linked to each other and to the same PLC group.
For timed events, macros, etc., I then use the insteongroup command or ph_insteongroup function which control them and keep them all synched.
PH will take care of the group cleanup if that option is selected in the Links Tab of Inseon Explorer.
I have been running this way about a month with no problems.
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judetf
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Works perfectly. Thanks.
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Thanks JTF and Brady for this info. After reading these posts something finally clicked in my head and I was able to get my KPL button lights synced up when I turn lights on and off with PowerHome or with my RemoteLinc.
As a general comment, I think a section in the PowerHome Wiki on Insteon in general and KPL specifically would be a great reference/tutorial idea.
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