Version 1.8.7
This version of the Insteon app adds limited support for controlling Sonos speakers. You can now adjust volume, change tracks, play and pause and switch favorites for Sonos speakers that have been previously configured on iOS (iPhone, iPad or iPod touch). Sonos support requires Insteon Hub (2245-222) and is not compatible with Insteon Hub (2242). This version also includes fixes that improve the stability of the Insteon app on Samsung Galaxy S6 devices.
New Features
- Control basic Sonos speaker functions from the Insteon app including transport controls and presets that have been previously configured on iOS
- Activate scenes in which a Sonos player has been previously configured on iOS
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Addressed an issue that causes the Insteon app to unexpectedly quit on Samsung Galaxy S6 devices after viewing HD Camera video
- Fixed issues that might cause the Insteon app to unexpectedly quit in the background on devices running Marshmallow
- Fixed an issue that prevented users from adding any devices other than cameras after setup of Insteon Hub 1 (2242-XXX)
- Fixed an issue that prevented users from completing the setup of Insteon Hub 1 (2242)
Known Issues
- We are still working to resolve issues with the Insteon app on OnePlus One devices wherein the app will unexpectedly quit at launch.
Version 1.8.5
New Features
- Adding Insteon HD Wi-Fi Cameras is now easier than ever thanks to Automatic Remote Access. You no longer need to configure port forwarding to view your HD Camera while away from home. For your existing HD Wi-Fi Cameras, enable Automatic Remote Access in Camera Settings.
Known Issues
- Users with Samsung Galaxy S6 devices might notice the Insteon app unexpectedly quit when loading HD cameras. We are working hard on resolving this issue. If your camera happens to be in your Favorites, try logging in with a different device and remove the camera from Favorites (or other rooms) until a fix has been released. You can also call Insteon Support and they can assist you with this. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Version 1.8.4.190
New Features
- I/O Module control and setup has been overhauled to work much better than before
Bug Fixes
- Fixed a problem that crashed the app when switching between networks
- Other various stability improvements
Known Issues
- Users with Samsung Galaxy S6 devices might notice the Insteon app unexpectedly quit when loading HD cameras. We are working hard on resolving this issue. If your camera happens to be in your Favorites, try logging in with a different device and remove the camera from Favorites (or other rooms) until a fix has been released. You can also call Insteon Support and they can assist you with this. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Version 1.8.3
- Fixes a number of issues that could cause the app to unexpectedly quit.
- Fixed an issue that caused Keypad devices to always show status as On.
- Fixed an issue that caused scene icons to switch to the default device icon.
- Improved performance of scene icon status updates after activating a scene.
- Settings About page now displays the build number in addition to app version number.
Version 1.8.1
This release of Insteon for Hub primarily contains improvements to the push notification experience. It also contains performance improvements and fixes several issues with HD Wi-Fi Cameras.
New Features
- You can now enable or disable all push notifications with a single switch from settings
- In addition to vibration, the default android push notification sound now plays for push notifications alerts
- Improved performance when switching between HD and SD mode on HD Wi-Fi Cameras
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue that prevented a scene from being deleted
- Fixed an issue wherein video would stop if the audio button was pressed when using some HD Wi-Fi Cameras
Version 1.7.5.178
This release of Insteon for Hub contains primarily bug fixes. As part of our support for Push Notifications, this version discontinues support for SMS alerts. We endeavor to keep our promise of no monthly fees; switching to Push Notifications will provide you with a better alert experience and help keep the services we provide free of charge. For instructions on how to forward email alerts to SMS, read this article.
Bug Fixes
- Fixes an issue that prevents adding Wi-Fi Cameras on Android devices running Lollipop (5.0 and 5.1)
- Fixes an issue where the tap zone for accepting the terms of service was too small
- Updated a broken link to customer support
Other Changes
- This version officially removes the ability to configure SMS alerts after the introduction of push notifications in version 1.7.3
Version 1.7.4.177
Bug Fixes
- Fixes an issue where video on some cameras would fail to stream when connected to a local Wi-Fi network
- You can now add a camera or scene to favorites view when no other devices have been added to the house
Version 1.7.3.175
Bug Fixes
- Fixes an issue that caused the app to unexpectedly quit while editing the Hub location using the embedded Google Maps view.
Version 1.7.3
New Features
- Support for push notifications
- Push notification support has been added. To configure push notifications, navigate to a device's settings and tap Alerts. Tap the switch to enable push notifications.
- Layout improvements to support push notifications
- Improved connection speed when viewing cameras over a cellular or remote Wi-Fi network
Bug Fixes
- Various stability improvements
- Resolved an issue that would cause the app to unexpectedly quit when assigning Hub location
- Fixed an issue that displayed Local Properties for non-applicable devices including Range Extender and Leak Sensor
- Resolved an issue that would prevent saving a schedule that used sunrise or sunset after modifying any existing sunrise or sunset schedules
- Improved support for Venstar Thermostat Adapter
- Resolved an issue where login could potentially fail at “Connecting to Hub” step.