Getting Started

  1. Turn off power and connect the corresponding wires from the junction box with the Insteon Wall Switch and cap them with wire nuts.
  2. Install Insteon Wall Switch, attach the wall plate and turn on power.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions in the Insteon app to add Dimmer Switch.

How do you wire a 3 way Insteon switch?


Quote from Youtube video: Though the load wire isn't needed now you there's multiple configurations that you find as you do threeways switches.

How do you wire an Insteon switch?





Getting Started

  1. Turn off power and connect the corresponding wires from the junction box with the Insteon Wall Switch and cap them with wire nuts.
  2. Install Insteon Wall Switch, attach the wall plate and turn on power.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions in the Insteon app to add Dimmer Switch.


What switches work with Insteon Hub?

Supported Insteon Devices with the Insteon for Hub App

Windows Windows Phone
Dimmer Switch (1000W)
Dimmer Switch (2-Wire)
On/Off Switch
Dimmer Keypad (6-Button) Load Only Load Only

How do I pair my Insteon device?

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Quote from Youtube video: And then on the responder you press and hold the set button for approximately three seconds until it blinks quickly now the controller is controlling the responder.

Do Insteon dimmers work with LED bulbs?





The Insteon 2477D dimmer is officially rated for incandescent lighting only. However we’ve seen many people successfully use Insteon dimmers with LED lighting.

Are insteon servers down?

Insteon has reportedly shut down its servers and is no longer supporting customers with its plug-in hybrid PLC and wireless modules.

What Is Insteon compatible with?

Insteon works with the Google Assistant on voice-activated speakers, eligible Android phones, TVs and more.

How do I install Insteon?

Download and install the Insteon app from your device’s app store. Create an account. When asked to scan the label on the bottom of your Hub, align the QR Code displayed on screen with the QR Code printed on the bottom of the Hub. The Insteon app should find your Hub and complete setup.

How do I unlink my Insteon switch?



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Quote from Youtube video: We can hold the paddle in the on position for 10 seconds. And then once it goes into link mode by the LED flashing tap the set button once. This is a quicker way. We can actually just go to the switch

How do you reset an Insteon device?

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Quote from Youtube video: So it's unplugged press the set button and hold it put the power back in. And it should be. Done.

What is an Insteon Hub?

The Insteon Hub keeps track of every door, window, motion, water leak and smoke sensor in your home, giving you instant insight into the current state of your home: secure, insecure or anywhere in-between.

Can I use Insteon without hub?



Answer: Insteon switches do NOT need a hub. Using a hub lets you control these via Echo, Google, or, your smartphone.

Is an Insteon Hub required?

You can own Insteon products like the smart light switches, door locks, thermostats, keypads, motion sensors, and much more. Without the Insteon Hub, you can’t control them from your phone, or through your Alexa, Google Home, and other voice assistants. Automating your home, won’t be as beneficial without the Hub.

Can smart things control Insteon?

Insteon is not directly compatible with SmartThings—they use their own proprietary communications system.

Are Insteon and Z Wave compatible?

Z-Wave commands need to be understood by the controller. Insteon, by contrast, uses Statelink commands that are backward and forward-compatible. While you can use some Insteon devices for basic functionality without a hub, you’ll need a gateway for Z-Wave devices. Insteon Scenes kick in without any delay.

Can Siri control Insteon?



With Insteon+, you can control and monitor your home using Siri on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Siri can control most aspects of your home’s devices including on/off, brightness, fan speed and temperature.

What frequency does Insteon use?

Technology Compared

Insteon Bluetooth
Physical Layer 1 RF RF
Physical Layer 1 Frequency 915MHz 2.4GHz
Physical Layer 2 Powerline
Physical Layer 2 Frequency 132KHz

Does Insteon use Zigbee?

About INSTEON: It is a technology which enables networking of low cost devices using powerline, radio frequency or both. Hence it is referred as dual network.



INSTEON vs zigbee-difference between INSTEON and zigbee.

Specifications INSTEON Zigbee
Frequency range 915 MHz 2.4GHz, 868 MHz and 915MHz

Who bought Insteon?

The company produced over 200 products featuring the technology. Insteon is a subsidiary of Smartlabs, Inc., also based in Irvine, CA.



Insteon (company)

Insteon’s Irvine, CA headquarters
Parent Smartlabs, Inc.
Website www.insteon.com