INSTEON HouseLinc Manual - Manual (Page 19)

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4) Click OK to save the Event
5) Test the event to make sure you receive the email with the IP camera image attachment
Activity Log
Click on the Activity log on the right hand pane to view a log of INSTEON commands in your home. A
detailed log file can also be viewed by clicking on the link near the top of the page. Note: You may notice
duplicate messages as wireless devices send their command twice.
Other HouseLinc Features and Functions
Saving Configuration
Your Home’s configuration / settings are stored:
A) on Your hard drive - There are 3 ways to save your settings/configuration to your hard drive
1) Automatically (HouseLinc will save every few minutes while making changes)
2) Exit HouseLinc
3) Click on the Icon
B) In your INSTEON devices – which happens one of many ways
1) Most changes are saved in the background, automatically as you work
2) You can right-mouse click on a device in the device list and choose “synchronize device”
3) You can click on the Tools drop down and select “synchronize house” (this may take a while
depending upon the number of devices)
Backing Up Configuration
Save using this method only if you need to back up the HouseLinc settings file.
1) Select File
 Save As… to back up the HouseLinc configuration
2) Select the desired file location, name it, and then click “Save”
Updating HouseLinc
Smarthome regularly publishes updates to HouseLinc. It is recommended to install updates as soon as
they become available, as they will contain new features, additional product support and overall
improvements. NOTE: An Internet connection is required to receive updates.
HouseLinc software automatically checks for updates:
 When the program is installed
 When manually check (from Tools  Check for Updates)
 Every 24 hours, when running
Updating Instructions