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    Rob- Is it possible to run multiple instances of the plugin? I have two panels I would like to connect to.

    #2
    Thats a good question. I dont have 2 panels, but I think Pete runs 2 panels. He might have them on separate HS installs, though...

    I do know that the plugin can run remotely. I had mine running on a dedicated Pi2 a while back and it ran great. It showed up in the list as "Connected Remotely" under the instance column.
    HS4Pro on a Raspberry Pi4
    54 Z-Wave Nodes / 21 Zigbee Devices / 108 Events / 767 Devices
    Plugins: Z-Wave / Zigbee Plus / EasyTrigger / AK Weather / OMNI

    HSTouch Clients: 1 Android

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      #3
      Second instance

      How do you make a second instance of the plugin run so that there are two HAI plugins running at once under homeseer pro?

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        #4
        To run a multi-instance plugin, you have to start it with command-line arguments. So, to start up HAI, you would open a command-prompt, go to your c:\program files\homeseer hs3 folder and type:
        HSPI_HAI server=<ip address> port=10400

        But, I dont think it will allow you to run 2 separate panels. The config file is specific to the instance being run. Also the devices in HS were created without regard to the instance.

        I would need to make some code changes to make this work. I'll add it to my list, but it will be some time before I can get to it.
        HS4Pro on a Raspberry Pi4
        54 Z-Wave Nodes / 21 Zigbee Devices / 108 Events / 767 Devices
        Plugins: Z-Wave / Zigbee Plus / EasyTrigger / AK Weather / OMNI

        HSTouch Clients: 1 Android

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          #5
          sample

          Spud just upgraded his UPB plugin to allow for multiple instances of the plug in with each running a separate UPB network. You do have to make sure not to duplicate names between the two sets of network items so for example only one porch light otherwise it is difficult to do the programing.

          Attached os a screen shot of how his plug in shows up on the manage plugin page.
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            #6
            yeah, he's using the instance name to keep things separated. I'll do something similar to keep things separated. Thanks!
            HS4Pro on a Raspberry Pi4
            54 Z-Wave Nodes / 21 Zigbee Devices / 108 Events / 767 Devices
            Plugins: Z-Wave / Zigbee Plus / EasyTrigger / AK Weather / OMNI

            HSTouch Clients: 1 Android

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              #7
              Update

              I'm really anxious to get this going as well. Is there any update?

              Thx!

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                #8
                I have been waiting on this for a while too. I am about to install a 3rd Panel out at my brother's house so it would be great to be able to monitor all of them together.

                Hey Rob, are we supposed to assume you are taking time off to enjoy your holiday or are you working like crazy to give Multiple Instances and Hi-Fi Audio control additions to the Plug-In to us as gifts for Christmas? It would look pretty selfish of you to take time off from the development of this plugin to enjoy time off for you and your family, just sayin....

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                  #9
                  Ha travis!! Yeah, it's starting to get busy around here. Merry Christmas you guys!

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                  HS4Pro on a Raspberry Pi4
                  54 Z-Wave Nodes / 21 Zigbee Devices / 108 Events / 767 Devices
                  Plugins: Z-Wave / Zigbee Plus / EasyTrigger / AK Weather / OMNI

                  HSTouch Clients: 1 Android

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                    #10
                    Merry Christmas to you Rob and your family!!!

                    Here just found an old Radio Flyer red wagon (in the attic) that will be utilized for grand children's Christmas gifts next to the Christmas tree.
                    - Pete

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Pete View Post
                      Merry Christmas to you Rob and your family!!!

                      Here just found an old Radio Flyer red wagon (in the attic) that will be utilized for grand children's Christmas gifts next to the Christmas tree.
                      Merry Christmas Pete!
                      What a nice use for the wagon!
                      HS4Pro on a Raspberry Pi4
                      54 Z-Wave Nodes / 21 Zigbee Devices / 108 Events / 767 Devices
                      Plugins: Z-Wave / Zigbee Plus / EasyTrigger / AK Weather / OMNI

                      HSTouch Clients: 1 Android

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                        #12
                        Hey Rob,

                        Curious if you have looked into this yet? I am installing that 3rd Panel this weekend at my bro's house.

                        -Travis

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Daweeze View Post
                          I have been waiting on this for a while too. I am about to install a 3rd Panel out at my brother's house so it would be great to be able to monitor all of them together.

                          Hey Rob, are we supposed to assume you are taking time off to enjoy your holiday or are you working like crazy to give Multiple Instances and Hi-Fi Audio control additions to the Plug-In to us as gifts for Christmas? It would look pretty selfish of you to take time off from the development of this plugin to enjoy time off for you and your family, just sayin....
                          Interested to know how do you mange them remotely? HAI Dealer software, IP & Port forwarding, or going through his MyHS account? BTW - I too think Rob should be using his weekend time for Audio via Alexa too! REALLY anxious for that piece. To get around it for now, I built a fe macros (buttons) "Alexa - turn on Kitchen Jazz." I also integrate all my music with Houseband Skill and Jriver Media Center (which runs on a Mac or PC.)

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                            #14
                            They way it works today, I cant see how it would work. The configuration file is built for a single instance since it contains the keys for the panel. I would need to have a separate group inside each INI file for each panel. I probably should have had that in mind in the early development phase
                            HS4Pro on a Raspberry Pi4
                            54 Z-Wave Nodes / 21 Zigbee Devices / 108 Events / 767 Devices
                            Plugins: Z-Wave / Zigbee Plus / EasyTrigger / AK Weather / OMNI

                            HSTouch Clients: 1 Android

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by avpman View Post
                              Interested to know how do you mange them remotely? HAI Dealer software, IP & Port forwarding, or going through his MyHS account? BTW - I too think Rob should be using his weekend time for Audio via Alexa too! REALLY anxious for that piece. To get around it for now, I built a fe macros (buttons) "Alexa - turn on Kitchen Jazz." I also integrate all my music with Houseband Skill and Jriver Media Center (which runs on a Mac or PC.)
                              Right now I do use the Dealer PC Access Software to config and maintain the panels. Then DynDNS entries for each of their panels and using Port Forwarding for access. That combined with the Snap-Link App for the two locations that don't have HomeSeer. What I want to accomplish is being able to add the two other panels into my HS Server so I can send alarm Push Notifications (through PushOver) to their phones from their panels, using me as a conduit. Without multiple instances, I would have to add the crappy email board or manage another software to do something similar for them. I don't want to have to buy a HS Zee S2 for them and the PI again to accomplish the goal. Several of the PI's I have (Mostly Blade & Spud's stuff) have multiple instances as an option.

                              -Travis

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