That is something I implemented in the Hubitat driver for the Blue 2-in-1 called “Quick Start”. It could possibly be added to the Phoenix driver, but it would be better if it was implemented in the device firmware so it wouldn’t have to be written into every different device driver for every different hub platform
The name was inspired by the Quick Start feature of the Blue Fan switch which does a similar thing by starting the fan motor at full power and then slowing down to the desired speed
Direct integration with the Canopy is a minor Grail. Deliverable Q2 '23, or is that a pipedream?
I <3 the LZW36 I have in the Den, but I’ve been scared to move it to the Nursery since it’s finally stable/reliable. Kiddo is now 16 mos - what are the odds I can finish the fans before he goes to college?
Definitely the holy grail here as my keypadlincs and fanlincs have just started dying and I have no good alternative at the moment. I can’t wait to (pre)order these as soon as they become available.
Will this be the same dimming tech as the Blue Dimmer? I’m asking as i have a LED fixture that flicker with the Blue/Red/Black dimmers. And would love to replace that last dumb dimmer in the house.
Yeah, this will be using the same dimming technology as the Blue Series. What fixture do you have? We’re looking at a couple ways to get better compatibility, but it unfortunately can’t be a hardware fix.
If you need a new beta tester, please consider me. As a programmer myself I would be able to bring a methodical and thorough approach to testing and bug reporting.
My reply is buried behind the other willing beta testers…but I would toss my name in the ring as well. Regardless, I’m super hyped about this project. Since the blue series 2-1 announced, this z-wave version was an obvious next step…and I look forward to the day that 100% of my switches are Red/Blue 2-1s (excluding ceiling fans and other specialized situations for which I also await Inovelli products ).
I’ll throw my name in the hat for any beta testing as well. I’m an unworthy traitor that’s been trying to fill my inovelli red series void with competitor offerings during the shortage. Willing to do whatever it takes to get these things on the streets so we don’t have to barter and steal some sloppy secondhand reds from the people that switched over to blues.
All these offers for beta testing make me want to say something that I know Eric H. is too nice to say
Be aware that beta testing comes with an expectation of actual TESTING and REPORTING and likely re-testing and re-reporting with updated firmware. This ultimately should include testing most if not all features … even if they are features that you may not intend to use in your home It’s not just for early adopters’ personal use.
I’m only mentioning this because in the Blue Series beta test we had a couple of people that received beta test units and never reported anything back. They basically got free hardware for nothing in return and that is not fair to Inovelli or to others that are willing to give back some personal time and effort to help improve the product.