Modifying System Settings for Continuous Monitoring

For optimal use of Indigo and reliable continuous control of your home, the following operating system settings should be verified. If you are not using Indigo to provide continuous 24 hour/day control or if you are using an interface that supports uploading like the PowerLinc 2414U or 1132CU, then you can ignore the following instructions.

Modify Energy Saver Settings to Prevent Computer Sleep

  1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu.
  2. Select the Energy Saver icon.
  3. Select the Sleep panel.
  4. Move the Put the computer to sleep when inactive for slider to Never.
  5. Uncheck Put the hard disk(s) to sleep when possible.
  6. Select the Options panel.
  7. Select the Restart automatically after a power failure checkbox.