smarthome 2412 - manual

2412 Manual rev 2.0

From Smarthome

SmartLinc™

- INSTEON®

Central Controller - Rev 2.0+

(Model: 2412N)

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ABOUT SMARTLINC

What is INSTEON?

Key SmartLinc Features

What Is Included with SmartLinc

SmartLinc Icons

SmartLinc-Compatible Phones/PDAs

HOW TO INSTALL SMARTLINC

Preparing to Install SmartLinc

Installing SmartLinc

Important Note About INSTEON Networks; Split Single-Phase vs. 3-Phase Installation

CONNECTING TO SMARTLINC

Log into SmartLinc While at Home (w/ Wi-Fi or Ethernet Connection to Router)

Setting Up Your Network for Use While Away From Home

Log into SmartLinc While Away from Home

JavaScript vs. HTML Versions of SmartLinc

SETTING UP SMARTLINC

Setting up Your SmartLinc: Time, Day, House Name and Location

Linking SmartLinc to an INSTEON Device

Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SmartLinc

Controlling a Thermostat from SmartLinc

Viewing IP Cameras in SmartLinc

Viewing Power Consumption in SmartLinc

ROOM / SCENE SETUP

Adding/Naming Rooms in SmartLinc

Adding/Naming Scenes in SmartLinc

TIMERS

Adding a Timer to a SmartLinc Scene

Removing a Timer from a SmartLinc Scene

ADVANCED FEATURES OF SMARTLINC

Setting Up a User Name / Password in SmartLinc

Restoring Power to SmartLinc

Resetting SmartLinc to its Factory Default Settings

Using Custom Commands in SmartLinc

X10 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS

X10 Control Page

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ABOUT INSTEON

Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable

Further Enhancing Reliability

Using Dual-Band INSTEON Products to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network

About INSTEON and X10

TROUBLESHOOTING

SmartLinc Troubleshooting / FAQ

SmartLinc .bin Files

SPECIFICATIONS

SmartLinc Specifications

Certifications

Limited Warranty

What is INSTEON?

Since its inception in 2005, INSTEON® has become the best-selling wireless home-control networking technology, offering more

reliability and flexibility than any other home management system on the market. Developed by Smarthome™, INSTEON

technology relies on its dual-mesh network to send signals both through the air (RF, or radio frequency) and over the existing

electrical wires (power line) in the home.

Reliable

With every INSTEON device being a repeater (see how this works (http://www.smarthome.com/insteon_signal_propagation.html) ),

the signal gets stronger with every INSTEON device you add to your home, giving you unsurpassed reliability. In addition, each

INSTEON message contains error detection, so it is very unlikely that lights will turn on accidentally.

Fast

Other home automation networks have a noticeable delay when turning on a light or activating an appliance. INSTEON messages

get through in less than 0.05 seconds - faster than the human eye can detect, so there are no visible delays. Activate an INSTEON

switch and the lights turn on instantly.

X10 Ready

If you've already started putting together an X10 home control network, most INSTEON products are backward compatible iwth

X10 devices to provide a painless upgrade path to an INSTEON network for the ultimate home automation system. Get the

reliability and speed you need without scrapping your existing X10 network.

Affordable

While other home automation systems extend into the thousands of dollars to install and implement, a complete INSTEON system

costs a fraction of its competitors. INSTEON can be integrated into any number of products easily and at a very low cost, so it will

impact your life a whole lot more than it will impact your wallet.

Common Applications:

■ Scene and remote control lighting

■ Security alarm interfaces and sensors

■ Home sensors (e.g., water, humidity, temperature)

■ Access control (e.g., door locks)

■ Heating and cooling (HVAC) control and management

■ Audio-video control

■ Appliance management

■ Energy savings



How INSTEON Works

What makes INSTEON the most reliable home automation network is its dual-mesh network. INSTEON devices use both radio

frequency signals and the home's existing wiring to talk to each other. Every message is confirmed as it is received, and if any errors

are detected, the message is automatically resent.

Unlike all other mesh networks, INSTEON's mesh network has every INSTEON device acting as a repeater -- receiving and sending

every message to all other devices in the network. So instead of stressing the network by adding more INSTEON devices, you

actually strengthen it (see how this works (http://www.smarthome.com/insteon_signal_propagation.html) ). Other mesh networks

use router tables, and only those products involved in routing the signal act as repeaters - resulting in a less reliable network.

No central controller or networking setup is required. Once your module is installed, just use a series of button presses or taps to

Link your devices together. INSTEON devices can act as a Controller, Responder, or both!

Most importantly, INSTEON networks are extremely secure. Each INSTEON device is assigned a unique INSTEON ID, so unless

neighbors or would-be hackers have access to your particular device's INSTEON ID, they won't be able to control your home, even

if they are using similar products.

Technology Comparison

■ INSTEON: Moderately priced, highly reliable dual-mesh RF & power line technology

■ UPB: Expensive single-band (power line only) technology

■ X10: Inexpensive but lacks the robustness, flexibility and reliability required by home-control applications

■ ZigBee & Z-Wave: Single-band (RF-only) wireless networks that require a network controller

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Key SmartLinc Features

Congratulations on purchasing the INSTEON SmartLinc. You can now use any web-enabled device to set up and control your

INSTEON devices. You can activate and control your INSTEON system at home, when you are at work, driving in your car, or on

vacation halfway across the world. As an added feature, SmartLinc (Rev 2.0 and above) includes IP camera support, giving you the

versatility to incorporate watching and controlling your IP-enabled surveillance cameras through your web-enabled interface.



New SmartLinc Features in v2.0+

■ Real-time INSTEON device status feedback

■ Supports sunrise/sunset timers for enhanced timer functionality

■ Enhanced control of INSTEON-compatible thermostats

■ Support user-definable custom commands for each scene, providing advanced flexibility

Maintained Features from v1.x

■ Converts iPhone or iPod touch into wireless INSTEON touchscreen

■ Compatible with all web-enabled phones, PDAs and PCs

■ IP camera support provides real-time status and integrated surveillance

■ Scenes / devices organized into rooms for intuitive navigation

■ Schedule one On and one Off time daily for every scene or device (up to 240 total)

■ Ethernet jack allows for easy connection to your router

■ Two-year warranty

INSTEON SmartLinc (http://www.smarthome.com/2412n.html) product

revisions and their features

Rev <1.2 Rev 2.0+

Compatible w/ All Web-Enabled

Phone, PDAs, PCsX X

Sunrise / Sunset Timers - X

Enhanced Thermostat Control - X

Real-time Device Status Feedback - X

Flexible Custom Command Support - X

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What Is Included with SmartLinc



■ SmartLinc - INSTEON Central Controller

■ Quick-Start Guide

■ 6' Ethernet Patch Cable (color may vary)

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SmartLinc Icons

Returns you to the

SmartLinc homepage

Takes you to SmartLinc

general settings

Takes you to the

SmartLinc Help page on

the Smarthome Wiki

Takes you to the Room

Settings page where you

can add, remove, and

rename your rooms and

add URLs (cameras)

Takes you to the Scene

Settings page where you

can add, remove, and

rename your scenes

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Below is a list of the phones/PDAs which users have used with SmartLinc and the web pages that they used.



If you've used SmartLinc with a phone/PDA that isn't on this list, please let us know:

■ Click "Discussion" above and record manufacturer, model, carrier, and which SmartLinc web pages you've used

(iPhone vs .html)

Manufacturer / Model iPhone

(Rich)

.html

(Basic)

AT&T

BlackBerry Pearl 8120 (http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-details/?

device=BlackBerry%C2%AE+Pearl+8120&q_sku=sku1250094) X

Pantech Duo (http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-details/?

device=Pantech+Duo&q_sku=sku1080007) X

Apple iPhone (http://www.apple.com/iphone/) X X

BlackJack(TM) II by Samsung (http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-details/?

device=BlackJack(TM)+II+by+Samsung&q_sku=sku1140027) X

AT&T Tilt(TM) (http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-details/?device=AT%26T+Tilt

(TM)&q_sku=sku1060009) X

Treo - Palm OS (http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-details/?device=Palm%C2%

AE+Treo(TM)+680+(Refurb)&q_sku=sku2940230) X

Treo - Windows Mobile (http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-details/?device=Palm%

C2%AE+Treo(TM)+750&q_sku=sku970012) X

Sprint

Treo 755p by Palm (http://nextelonline.nextel.com/NASApp/onlinestore/en/Action/DisplayPhones?

phoneSKU=PTR755PHK) X

Samsung Instinct (http://nextelonline.nextel.com/NASApp/onlinestore/en/Action/DisplayPhones?

phoneSKU=SPHM800ZKS&id12=UHP_PhonesTab_082408_Instinct) X

T-Mobile

T-Mobile Sidekick (http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/Phones/Cell-Phone-Detail.aspx?cell-phone=T-Mobile-

Sidekick) X

Verizon

LG Dare (http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?

item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=3885) X

LG Decoy (http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?


Samsung FlipShot (http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?


LG Voyager (http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?


LG Venus (http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?


LG enV (http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?


Motorola MOTORIZR (http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?


Samsung Glyde (http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?


BlackBerry Curve (http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?


BlackBerry Pearl (http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?


For instructions on how to download new web pages for SmartLinc, see SmartLinc Troubleshooting / FAQ

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Preparing to Install SmartLinc

CAUTION!

Read and understand these instructions before installing, and retain them for future reference.

SmartLinc is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local regulations in the United States, or the

Canadian Electrical Code and local regulations in Canada. Use indoors only. SmartLinc is not designed, nor approved for use on

power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use SmartLinc on non-approved power lines may have hazardous

consequences.

Prior to installing SmartLinc, please review the entire installation procedure and take the following precautions:

■ Don't plug SmartLinc into an outlet controlled by a switch, because if the switch is inadvertently turned off, SmartLinc won't

have power

■ Don't plug SmartLinc into a filtered power strip or AC line filter

■ SmartLinc may feel warm during operation. The amount of heat is within approved limits and poses no hazards. To minimize

heat buildup, ensure that the area surrounding the rear of SmartLinc has adequate ventilation.

■ Don't stack INSTEON home automation products together by plugging them into each other. Stacked modules may overheat

and stop functioning.

If you have any questions, please call:

INSTEON Gold Support Line

800-762-7845

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Installing SmartLinc

1. Plug the included Ethernet cable into an open LAN port your router (cable color may vary)

NOTE: The Linksys Router Model WRT610N Version 1 has been found to be

incompatible with SmartLinc. The more recent version (WRT610N Version 2) is

compatible with SmartLinc.

2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the SmartLinc Ethernet jack

3. Plug SmartLinc into an AC outlet



The white SmartLinc LED should turn on dim and solid

4. Verify proper connection between SmartLinc and your router

The router's LED for the port SmartLinc is plugged into should turn on

The green Ethernet jack LED on SmartLinc should turn on

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Important Note About INSTEON Networks; Split Single-Phase vs. 3-Phase

Installation

For the best INSTEON network performance, be sure you have properly installed at least two Access Points (#2443) or other dual-

band INSTEON products (http://www.smarthome.com/_/Dual_Band/_/36n/nav.aspx) . INSTEON has only been officially tested in

a split single-phase residential environment, but has been known to work in many 3-phase systems, where three dual-band products

are used (one on each phase). However, due to the potential complexity of its troubleshooting, INSTEON Gold Support Line is

unable to support INSTEON in 3-phase environments.

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Log into SmartLinc While at Home (w/ Wi-Fi or Ethernet Connection to Router)

These instructions will walk through how to connect to your SmartLinc using either a:

■ PC which is directly connected to your router using an Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi connection

or

■ iPhone, iPod touch or other mobile phone/PDA connected to your router via Wi-Fi (802.11)

If you are using a mobile phone/PDA which does not support Wi-Fi, please follow the instructions for Log into SmartLinc While

Away from Home.

NOTE: JavaScript support required for default web server application. For devices that do not support JavaScript, see JavaScript vs.

HTML Versions of SmartLinc to set up the HTML version.

1. Open a browser on your PC, PDA or mobile phone and enter "http://smartlinc.smarthome.com" into the address bar



2. From the Help me find my SmartLinc page, click on I'm at home

3. Click on your In-home link which begins with "http://"

4. Your SmartLinc homepage should load. If you experience any issues here,

you may need to visit the SmartLinc Troubleshooting / FAQ page to

download a different version of SmartLinc's server application.

■ To access the HTML version, type "hindex.htm" to the end of your

web address

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Setting up your Network for Use While Away From Home

■ These instructions are also for in-home use if your PDA or mobile device does not support Wi-Fi

■ These instructions assume the user is familiar with networking setup and firewall management (you will need to refer to

your router’s instruction manual to determine how to perform the following steps on your specific router)

■ User needs to be aware that there are always risks associated with configuring devices to make them accessible to the

Internet. User takes full responsibility for network management and security. Smartlabs takes no responsibility for your

network security.

■ You must be on your local network (same as your SmartLinc) when registering at http://smartlinc.smarthome.com (final

steps below)

1. Set up port forwarding on your router.

■ Log onto your router

■ Determine what your router's range of DHCP addresses is (you

may need to contact your Internet service provider for this

information)



■ Once you have determined the range of DHCP addresses,

choose an IP address outside that range (e.g., 192.168.0.101)

■ Open the "port forwarding" (sometimes called virtual servers)

feature on your router

■ Forward the IP address you chose (and we advise a random

port of your choice to move the server off the default port 80)

2. Set up SmartLinc authentication.

■ Log onto your SmartLinc while at home via

http://smartlinc.smarthome.com and choose the I'm at home

option

■ Click the Settings icon (wrench, bottom middle)

■ Click Authentication (bottom of screen)

■ Enter your username and password of choice (10 character

max., letters, number and "@" only)

■ Click Save User Name and Password

3. Set up the SmartLinc IP address and port number.

■ From the SmartLinc Setting page (wrench, bottom middle),

click Change Network Settings

■ Change the IP address to match the IP address you forwarded

in your router (step 1 above)

■ Click on Disabled for DHCP

■ Click Save

■ Unplug your SmartLinc from the electrical outlet for at least

10 seconds, then plug it back in. You may want to jot down

your INSTEON ID located on the back of your SmartLinc for

reference later (xx.xx.xx).

4. Test Settings.

■ Enter your SmartLinc's new IP address and port (if applicable)

into your browser. For example: http://192.168.0.20:8080

Your SmartLinc homepage should load

■ If your homepage does not load after the above step, you may

want to make sure you formatted the address properly and that

you entered the same IP address and port number in step 3 as

you did in step 1

5. Register your SmartLinc for remote access.

■ Log onto http://smartlinc.smarthome.com

■ Click on New User Registration

■ Type in your username

■ Type in your password (twice)

■ Type in your SmartLinc's INSTEON ID (8 character,

including dots)



■ Click submit

NOTE: You will need to enter your SmartLinc username and password

again if you have Authentication turned on as advised above.

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Log into SmartLinc While Away from Home

Note: Before you can login to SmartLinc from "I'm not at home", you must set up your network for use while away from home.

1. Log onto http://smartlinc.smarthome.com

2. Click on I'm not at home

3. Type in your username

4. Type in your password

5. Click Log In

Your SmartLinc homepage should load

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JavaScript vs. HTML Versions of SmartLinc

JavaScript support is required for default web server application. An HTML version is available for devices that do not support

JavaScript. Both versions of SmartLinc may be accessed simultaneously.

To access the HTML version:

1. Log onto http://smartlinc.smarthome.com



2. Type "hindex.htm" to the end of your web address

3. Hit enter to access SmartLinc's HTML version

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Setting up your SmartLinc: Time, Day, House Name and Location

1. From the SmartLinc home screen, click Settings (the wrench icon)

2. To the right of the Set Time button, type in the correct time, select

"AM" or "PM" and click Set Time. Be sure to enter time in this

format: hh:mm.

The correct time should display to the right of text field in

24-hour format

3. To the right of Set Day button, select the correct day and click Set

Day

The correct day should display to the right of the current

time

4. To the right of Set House Name button, type in the desired name

for your house and click Set House Name

The new name should display at the top of every SmartLinc

page



5. Click Change Location

SmartLinc should sync with your device's date

6. Select your location (or nearest city) from the Select City drop-

down menu

Latitude and longitude should update to the selected location

7. Click Calculate Sunrise/Sunset and confirm the displayed Sunrise

and Sunset times are the correct times for today. If they aren't, you

may wish to look up the specific latitude and longitude for your

location and enter them manually.



8. Click Save and Return

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Linking SmartLinc to an INSTEON Device

To set up SmartLinc as a Controller, follow these instructions on how to Link it to other INSTEON devices:

1. From SmartLinc's homepage, choose the room where the

device you want to control is. If the desired room is not

listed, see instructions for Adding/Naming Rooms in

SmartLinc.

2. Now, choose which scene you want your device

to be a member of and click that scene's name. If

the desired scene is not listed, see instructions for

Adding/Naming Scenes in SmartLinc.



3. Click Add

The Add/Remove Status box should display "Waiting..."

4. Press & hold the Responder's Set button for 3 seconds

The SmartLinc Add/Remove box should display "Done"

5. Confirm that Linking was successful by clicking the On and Off buttons to

the right of Test Scene

The Responder should respond appropriately

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Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SmartLinc

To remove control of other devices from SmartLinc, follow these instructions on how to Unlink other INSTEON devices from

SmartLinc:

1. From the SmartLinc homepage, choose the room where

the device is located



2. Click the scene where the device is located

3. Click Remove

The Add/Remove Status box should display "Waiting..."

4. Press & hold the Responder's Set button for 3 seconds

The SmartLinc Add/Remove Status box should display "Done"

5. Confirm that Unlinking was successful by clicking the On and Off buttons

to the right of Test Scene

The Responder should no longer respond

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Controlling a Thermostat from SmartLinc



Required accessory for this feature: INSTEON-Compatible Thermostat Adapter (http://www.smarthome.com/2441V/Thermostat-

Adapter-INSTEON-and-Totaline-Venstar-Compatible/p.aspx) w/ Compatible Venstar or Totaline Thermostat

1. If installed into the thermostat, unplug Thermostat Adapter

2. Located on the back, near the label will be its INSTEON ID in the format xx.xx.xx. Write this number down for future

reference, then reinstall Thermostat Adapter.

3. From the SmartLinc homepage, click Room Settings (icon on the bottom left)

4. Check the Show Room check box next to the scene labeled Thermostat and then

click Save and Return

5. Click on Thermostat scene

6. Type the INSTEON ID from step 2 into the field to the right of Save New ID

7. Click Save New ID



8. Wait a few moments while SmartLinc synchronizes with your thermostat

9. Using the drop-down menus, you can:

■ Change thermostat mode

■ Change thermostat fan mode

■ Change thermostat heat and cool setpoints

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Viewing IP Cameras in SmartLinc

To view an IP camera from a SmartLinc room page, follow these instructions for adding a URL to a room.

Note: While IP cameras are the most common use for this feature, any URL can be loaded into a room page.

Don't have an IP camera? SmartLinc has been tested to work seamlessly with many of Smarthome's Panasonic IP Cameras

(http://www.smarthome.com/_/Cameras_Surveillance/Ethernet_TCPIP_Internet/Panasonic/Web_Access/_/13/243/1nv/20Z/nav.aspx) .




2. Click Add URL to Room next to the room to which you want to add a camera

3. Type in the URL you use to access your IP camera.

For example: http://192.168.0.200:80/ImageViewer?Mode

HINT: There is usually an extension of the address that allows you to view

just the camera's image ("/ImageViewer?Mode" from the example link)

4. Click Save and Test

The camera's image should load into the Add URL page and should

display in that room's control page

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Viewing Power Consumption in SmartLinc

From SmartLinc, you will be able to view the Instantaneous Power used for individual iMeter Solos

(http://www.smarthome.com/2423A1/iMeter-Solo-INSTEON-Power-Meter-Plug-In/p.aspx) .

NOTE: Once you upload the .bin file with iMeter Solo support, SmartLinc will only support population of up to 14 rooms (the 15th

room will be designated to iMeter Solo and the 16th to Thermostat). If you are currently using room 15, be sure to move those

devices/scenes to another room before you update your .bin file.

1. Upload the SmartLinc .bin file with iMeter Solo support




3. Scroll down to the bottom of the Room list. The 15th room (located at the

bottom of the list, next to the room named "Thermostat") will be used

exclusively for iMeter Solo. Rename the room and then click "Save and

return".

4. Choose the room you just renamed and type in the INSTEON ID of the desired iMeter

Solo

5. Click "Refresh"

NOTE: Only one iMeter Solo can be monitored within SmartLinc at a time. To monitor another iMeter, enter the INSTEON ID and

click Refresh.

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Adding / Naming Rooms in SmartLinc

Out of the box, SmartLinc comes pre-populated with commonly-used rooms and scenes. You can either clear them out and start

with a "Clean Slate" or rename them one at a time. Either way, the following instructions will walk you through adding and

renaming your SmartLinc rooms.


2. To rename (or add) a room, delete the name that is currently listed for that

room and type in your desired name

3. When you are done renaming rooms, click Save and Return

Notice all the names you typed in were added automatically



NOTE: By default, SmartLinc allows you to populate up to 15 rooms. If using the SmartLinc .bin file with iMeter Solo support,

SmartLinc will only support population of up to 14 rooms.

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Adding / Naming Scenes in SmartLinc

1. From the SmartLinc homepage, click the room whose scenes you

want add or rename

2. Click Scene Settings (icon on bottom left)

3. To rename (or add) a scene, delete the name that is currently listed for that

scene and type in your desired name

4. When you are done renaming scenes, click Save and Return

Notice all the names you typed in were added automatically



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Adding a Timer to a SmartLinc Scene

Every scene in SmartLinc can contain one On and one Off timer, which will automatically turn every INSTEON device in that

scene on and off. Below are the instructions for setting up a SmartLinc scene timer.

1. From the SmartLinc homepage, choose the room where the scene to which

you want to add a timer is. If the desired room is not listed, see

Adding/Naming Rooms in SmartLinc.

2. Now, select the scene to which you want to add your timer and click that scene's

name. If the desired scene is not listed, see Adding/Naming Scenes in SmartLinc.

3. Scroll down to the On Time field and either:

■ enter the time you want your scene to turn on and click "AM" or "PM" (be

sure to enter the time in this format: hh:mm) or,

■ select sunrise or sunset



4. In the Off Time field and either either:

■ enter the time you want your scene to turn off and click "AM" or "PM" (be

sure to enter the time in this format: hh:mm) or,

■ select sunrise or sunset

5. Choose the days of the week you want your timer to activate for this scene by

checking or unchecking the appropriate boxes

6. Click Save and Return to set your timer

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Removing a Timer from a SmartLinc Scene

To remove a timer from a SmartLinc scene, perform the following:

1. From the SmartLinc homepage, choose the room where the scene

from which you want remove a timer is.

Hint: If you aren't sure which rooms have timers in them, click

Room Settings (lower left) and the rooms with timers will be blue

instead of black.

2. Now, select the scene from which you want to remove your timer and click on that

scene's name.

Hint: If you aren't sure which scenes have timers in them, click Scene Settings

(lower left) and the rooms with timers will be blue instead of black.

3. Scroll down to the On Time field, delete the time that is currently there and select

Time to the right

4. In the Off Time field, delete the time that is currently there and select Time to the

right



5. Click Save and Return

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Setting Up a User Name / Password in SmartLinc

SmartLinc's authentication feature can add an additional level of security to your SmartLinc. Every time someone tries to connect to

SmartLinc, they will be prompted with a login screen. However, once they are logged in, they will be able to freely navigate

SmartLinc until they disconnect. This feature is disabled by default.

Note: It is recommended that you set your SmartLinc user name / password to the same as you did when you set up your network

for use while away from home to reduce the likelihood of a forgotten user name or password. In the event that you do forget your

login / password, see instructions on a Connection Reset to disable authentication.

1. From the SmartLinc homepage, click Setting (the wrench icon)

2. Click Authentication (near the bottom)



3. Enter your desired user name / password (10 character max., letters,

numbers and “@” only)

4. Click Save User Name and Password

5. Click Home to return to the SmartLinc homepage

You should be prompted to enter your new login / password

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Restoring Power to SmartLinc

This INSTEON device stores all of its settings, such as Links to other INSTEON devices, On-Levels/Ramp Rates, etc., in non-

volatile memory. Because settings are saved in this non-volatile memory, they will not be lost in the event of a power failure.

Additionally, in the event of a power loss, the INSTEON device will return the load to its last-known powered state once power is

restored.

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Resetting SmartLinc to its Factory Default Settings

Connection Reset

If you have changed your network settings and cannot connect to SmartLinc or forgot your SmartLinc password, performing a

Connection Reset will result in the following:

■ DHCP will be set to enabled

■ Port number will be reset to port 80

■ SmartLinc authentication will be disabled

This will allow you to easily connect to your SmartLinc, without resetting its entire memory (of INSTEON Links, scene / room

labels, etc)

1. Press & hold the Set button on SmartLinc for about 5 seconds, then release

The Status LED should begin blinking

2. Tap the Set Button on SmartLinc five times

The Status LED should return to solid

Starting with a "Clean Slate"

Clearing Room / Scene Labels, Timers, Cameras and Check Boxes

Out of the box (or after a factory reset), SmartLinc contains pre-populated room names, scene names, and a timer. There are also



examples of scenes where certain controls are disabled. These are all intended to demonstrate some examples for how to use

SmartLinc. However, if you would like to start with a "clean slate," these can be cleared from SmartLinc:

1. From SmartLinc homepage, click Settings (wrench, bottom middle)

2. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings page and click Authentication

3. Click Clear All Labels to clear all room and scene labels

4. Click Clear All Timers to clear all every on and off time from every scene

5. Click Clear All URLs to clear all IP cameras (or other URLs) from every room

6. Click Reset All Check Boxes to hide all but one room and one scene, and expose all controls for each scene

(On/Off/Bright/Dim)

How to Change SmartLinc's Web Pages Back to the Factory Default Settings

1. Save the .bin file, SmartLinc Default Web Pages(rev 2.0 - 7/15/2009). (http://www.smarthome.com/files/2412n_js2.bin)

The .bin file contains factory default settings for both JavaScript and HTML versions of SmartLinc.

2. Connect to SmartLinc through your browser

3. Click Settings (or wrench icon)

4. Click Change Application Version

5. Click Browse and select desired .bin file

6. Click Upload

Confirmation screen should say "MPFS Update Successful"

7. Click Site Main Page to continue

Factory Reset

Warning: The factory reset procedure will clear SmartLinc memory and restore its factory default settings. This procedure will

result in the following:

■ All INSTEON Links will be reset

■ Timers, room labels and scene labels will be restored to factory default values

■ DHCP be will be set to enabled

■ Port number will be reset to port 80

■ SmartLinc authentication will be disabled

■ All IP camera URL's will be cleared

■ All Check Boxes will be reset (On/Off/Brt/Dim Controls, day of week selections, etc)

1. Before resetting your SmartLinc (if it has been Linked to other INSTEON devices), be sure to Unlink those devices from

SmartLinc first. See Unlinking a Controlled INSTEON Device from SmartLinc for instructions.

2. Unplug SmartLinc from the AC Power

3. Wait 10 seconds

4. Press & hold the Set button for 5 seconds while plugging the unit back in, then release



The Status LED should turn off for a few seconds, then return to solid

Factory reset is complete. SmartLinc is now reset to all the default settings and is ready for fresh programming and use.

NOTE: Unless they have been Unlinked, INSTEON devices that have been previously Linked to SmartLinc will still respond, even

after a factory reset. The reason is that the INSTEON devices themselves have not been Unlinked from SmartLinc. See Unlinking a

Controlled INSTEON Device from SmartLinc.

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Using Custom Commands in SmartLinc

INSTEONThese are the different types of INSTEON commands mentioned in these instructions:

■ Scene commands - activate/control a scene that already exists in your SmartLinc

■ Direct standard commands - activate/control any single device in your INSTEON network, even if it is not Linked to your

SmartLinc. See discussion tab for existing issue with this feature.

INSTEON

INSTEON Scene Commands

INSTEON Direct Commands

X10

X10 Commands

Stringing Commands Together

Macros and Pauses

INSTEON Scene Commands

INSTEON scene commands are a great way to "copy" scenes in SmartLinc. Here's how:

1. Find the scene number of the scene you want to control by

navigating to its command line. Its scene number will be

displayed below its command line

2. Navigate to the desired scene's command line to which you want to add

control of another scene



3. To add Scene 1 On to the current scene, enter the following into its

command line:

0261011101

Be sure to select the check box to the right of the command line and click Save and return

Here's what each part means:

Here's how each part works:

1. Enter 0261, which starts the INSTEON scene string

2. Enter 01, which is the scene number of the scene to control

3. Enter 11, which corresponds to an INSTEON On command in the INSTEON Translation Table

4. Enter 01, which is the scene number

Both the scene number and command can be changed to send different commands to different scenes, etc. To string several

commands together, see notes about Macros below. Here are some additional tips when using INSTEON scene commands:

■ Scene number "FF" is a special scene which will control all devices linked to your SmartLinc

■ Check the INSTEON Translation Table every once in a while for a list of supported commands

INSTEON Direct Commands

INSTEON direct commands are used when you want to control a specific device that may or may not be linked to your SmartLinc.

Also, direct commands add flexibility when it comes to behavior. For example, send a command to turn on a light to an On-Level of

50%. To do this, enter the following into your SmartLinc command line:

026211217F0F117F



1. Enter 0262, which starts the INSTEON direct string

2. Enter 11217F, which corresponds to 11.21.7F, the INSTEON ID of the Responder

3. Enter 0F, indicating a standard direct command (as opposed to extended)

4. Enter 11, which corresponds to an INSTEON ON command in the INSTEON Translation Table

5. Enter 7F, which corresponds to a 50% On-Level. See INSTEON Translation Table for command On-Level values. Note: On-

Levels values range from 0-255, then are converted to hexadecimal. For example, 100% On-Level is 255 (in decimal), and FF

(in hex). So, for a 100% On-Level, FF would be entered here.



INSTEON ID, command, and On-Level can be changed to modify the device you're controlling, the command being sent, or the On-

Level (if sending an ON command). Note: If not sending an ON command, the On-Level will still need a value, even though it does

not get used. This is done to keep all messages the same length.

X10 Commands

First, X10 commands are usually sent as follows: A1 AON, A4 ABRIGHT, B6 BOFF

As an example, we'll send an A1 AON to turn on any devices addressed to A1. To send an A1 AON enter this into your SmartLinc

command line:

02636600P102636280



1. Enter 0263, which starts the first X10 string

2. Then, enter 6, which corresponds to A in the X10 Translation Table for House Code

3. Then, enter 6, which corresponds to 1 in the X10 Translation Table for Unit Code

4. Then, enter 00, which finishes the string, indicating the string contains an address (and not a command)

5. Enter P1, a 1-second pause, between the A1 and the AON

6. Enter 0263, which starts the second X10 string

7. Then, enter 6, which corresponds to A in the X10 Translation Table for House Code

8. Then, enter 2, which corresponds to an ON command in the X10 Translation Table for command

9. Then, enter 80, which finishes the string, indicating the string contains a command (and not an address)

Feel free to tinker with the command line, substituting different addresses or commands, by replacing the appropriate parts with the

desired addresses and commands located in the X10 Translation Table. Here are some general guidelines to follow:

■ Always start your X10 strings with 0263

■ Every X10 string will be 8 characters, starting with 0263 and ending with either 00 or 80

■ Always insert a pause between X10 strings. For 1 second, use P1.

To string multiple X10 commands together, see notes about Macros below.

Macros and Pauses

Creating a macro is done simply by stringing many commands together on a single command line. This allows you to perform

several actions with a single button press. Control several SmartLinc scenes with one button press or set up timers in increments of a

second. Note: The maximum number of characters per command line is 44. Macros are great for:

■ Controlling several SmartLinc scenes from a single button press

■ Adding X10 devices to an INSTEON scene

■ Controlling devices SmartLinc is not Linked to (direct commands), or setting them to different On-Levels

■ Creating timers. For example, create a "Turn Lights on for 30 Seconds" scene. Simply add a pause (P9P9P9P3) between the

ON and OFF commands



Here's how to create a pause:

1. Enter P to start a pause

2. Enter a single digit for number of seconds. For example, P2 will provide a 2-second pause.

Notes about stringing different types of commands together:

■ If stringing a command after an INSTEON scene command, be sure to insert a pause between the two commands (1/2

seconds per link). For example, if sending a direct INSTEON command after an INSTEON scene command which has four

Links in it, insert a 2-second pause after your scene command and before your direct command. This pause is necessary to

prevent the direct command from cancelling the group's "confirmation" process where it makes sure all scene members are

responding properly.

■ Pauses can be strung together (For example, P9P9P9P9P9 provides a 45-second pause)

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X10 Control Page

1. From any SmartLinc page, click Settings (the wrench icon)

2. Click Open X10 Controller

3. Control your X10 devices

■ Select the desired House Code

■ Click the desired Unit Code

X10 address should be sent (for example A1)

■ Click the desired command

X10 command should be sent (for example ON)

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Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable

INSTEON messages travel throughout the home via power line on the existing house wiring, or wirelessly via RF using Access

Points (#2443) or other dual-band INSTEON products (http://www.smarthome.com/_/Dual_Band/_/36n/nav.aspx) . As the

messages make their way to the INSTEON devices being controlled, they are picked up and retransmitted by all other INSTEON

devices along the way. This method of communicating, called a mesh network, is very reliable because each additional INSTEON

device helps to support the overall network.

To further ensure reliability, every INSTEON device confirms that it has received a command. If an INSTEON Controller does not

receive this confirmation, it will automatically retransmit the command up to five times.

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Further Enhancing Reliability

As signals travel via the power line or RF throughout the home, they naturally become weaker the farther they travel. The best way

to overcome signals getting weaker is to increase the coverage of the mesh network by introducing more INSTEON devices.

(http://www.smarthome.com/_/INSTEON/Smarthome/_/23b/1sn/nav.aspx)

It is possible that some audio-video products, computers, power strips or other electrical equipment may attenuate INSTEON signals

on the power line. You can temporarily unplug suspected devices to test whether the INSTEON signal improves. If it does, then you

can add plug-in filters (http://www.smarthome.com/_/Beginner_Installs_10_minutes_/INSTEON/_/23L/23b/nav.aspx?Ntt=filter)

available from Smarthome that will permanently fix the problem.

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Using Dual-Band INSTEON Products to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network

What are phases?

The majority of single-family homes in North America have two phases (or "legs") of 110 volts coming into their electricity panels.

From the panel, they are distributed throughout the home, providing power to outlets and wall switches. These phases come together

in some parts of the home to provide 220 volts of power to large appliances, such as an electric oven or pool pump.

Why do I need to bridge these phases?

Single-band power line devices send commands via the home's electricity, but only on a single phase. If the command is intended

for a device on the opposite phase, there is a good chance the command will go unnoticed. Installing dual-band INSTEON products

(http://www.smarthome.com/_/Dual_Band/_/36n/nav.aspx) , such as Access Points, on each phase will allow devices to

communicate between the two phases via radio frequency (RF).

Dual-band INSTEON products embody the full potential of a true INSTEON mesh network. Taking the power line band signal and

working in conjunction with the RF band signal, its dual-band function plays out in two ways:

■ Phase bridger - a receiver of commands, reacting to and translating signals sent from one power phase to the opposite

via RF

■ Signal repeater - a participant in an INSTEON network, repeating commands intended for other devices whether those

commands are generated from RF or power line-only devices

While using at least one dual-band product is required when using an RF-only device, at least two dual-band products are

recommended to ensure reliable communication across two-phase home wiring systems. For larger applications, it is recommended

to install at least two dual-band products for each 750 - 1,000 square feet.



See how phase bridging works

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About INSTEON and X10

Possible BoosterLinc Interference with INSTEON

If you have installed older Smarthome Plug-In BoosterLinc™ X10 Signal Boosters or certain other BoosterLinc-enabled products,

the older BoosterLinc technology may interfere with INSTEON communications. Plug-In BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters,

Smarthome (#4827) shipped after February 1, 2005, with V3.0 or later firmware, are fully compatible with INSTEON.

The following Plug-In BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters use older firmware that may cause interference with INSTEON:

■ White BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters (#4827) shipped before February 1, 2005, with V2.5 or earlier firmware

■ All Gray BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters (#4827)

Try unplugging the older BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters to see if this helps with INSTEON interference, If it does, please contact

INSTEON Gold Support Line for help with replacing your older BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters with newer INSTEON-

compatible ones.

The following pre-INSTEON Smarthome products have BoosterLinc technology that you can turn on or turn off when you set the

X10 address for the product. If turned on, the BoosterLinc technology may interfere with INSTEON.

KeypadLinc™ 6-Button with

Integrated Dimmer (#12073W,

#12073WB and #12073WW)

SwitchLinc™ Relay 2-Way (#23883

and #23883T)

ToggleLinc™ 2-Way Dimmer

(#23890) and Switch (#23893)

Note

To disable BoosterLinc X10 Signal Amplification on these products:

1. Press & hold the Set button

2. Send the X10 Primary Address

3. Send an X10 OFF command

You can send an X10 ON command in Step 3 to re-enable the BoosterLinc

feature.

If you have any of these products and the BoosterLinc feature is turned on, please consult your Owner's Manual or contact

INSTEON Gold Support Line for help with turning it off.

You may then wish to install newer INSTEON BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters, which INSTEON Gold Support Line can help you

with.

How INSTEON Effects X10

If your existing X10 devices seem to be working less reliably after installing INSTEON devices, remember that INSTEON devices

can absorb X10 signals just as X10 devices do, and that INSTEON devices do not repeat X10 signals. Installing INSTEON-

compatible BoosterLinc X10 Signal Boosters (#4827), or a SignaLinc™

Plug-In Coupler-Repeater (#4826), can increase X10 signal

levels.

Please contact INSTEON Gold Support Line if you have any questions or would like more help.

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SmartLinc Troubleshooting / FAQ

Note: SmartLinc was fomerly named NetLinc.

Initial setup is easier with a PC.

How to change SmartLinc's web pages back to the factory default settings

1. Save the .bin file, SmartLinc Default Web Pages(rev 2.0 - 7/15/2009). (http://www.smarthome.com/files/2412n_js2.bin)

The .bin file contains factory default settings for both JavaScript and HTML versions of SmartLinc.


3. Click Settings (or wrench icon)


5. Click Browse and select desired .bin file

6. Click Upload

7. Confirmation screen will say "MPFS Update Successful"


Resources


SmartLinc Video on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/insteon)

Port Forwarding

To enable access from outside the home, you will need to set up port forwarding (http://portforward.com/routers.htm) on your

router.

Prevent "Loop-Back" which can cause limited connectivity or slow/sporatic response time

Loop-back happens when you set up your SmartLinc for external use and then you try to use your external IP address (or select

Away From Home from smartlinc.smarthome.com) when you are inside your home's network to access your SmartLinc. To avoid

this, it is recommended to bookmark your internal IP address for home use as well as your external IP address for external use. This

way, it is convenient to use the proper IP address.

My SmartLinc's clock is losing time

Since SmartLinc uses its own internal clock to keep time, it is possible for it to get out of sync with your other clocks. If you require

precise timer activation, it is recommended that you set SmartLinc’s clock every few months or as needed.

Guidelines

1. To create an authentication (username and password), navigate to the Authentication page under Settings.

Note: the password can only validate characters [a-Z] and numbers [0-9].

2. To reset the username and password, press and hold the Set button on the side of the SmartLinc till the LED blinks

(SmartLinc is in Linking Mode) and tap the Set button five times. This will clear the username and password stored in

SmartLinc.



Some Tips and Tricks

1. If you create a name for a scene (or a room), you don't need to click on Show - it will automatically show it for you.

2. If you delete a name for a scene (or a room), you don't have to unclick Show - it will automatically hide it.

3. Blue labels in both room names and scene names indicate that that room (or scene) has a timer.

4. If you hide (uncheck Show) a scene, the timer for that scene will not run until you recheck Show.

5. Likewise, if you hide (uncheck Show) a room, all the timers for scenes in that room will not run until you recheck Show.

6. If you get a 404 error instructing you to use MPFS Upload to put programs on the device, download one of the .bin files here

to your desktop, then click the MPFS Upload link provided in the error. This will install the web page the SmartLinc should

have delivered.

7. Treo Blazer browser cannot use the iPod formatted binary. Be sure to install the "plain html" version for these devices.

Popular Wi-Fi Routers

Linksys (http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C1&childpagename=US%

2FLayout&cid=1175243233028&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=3302896164B01)

NOTE: The Linksys Router Model WRT610N Version 1 has been found to be incompatible with SmartLinc. The more recent

version (WRT610N Version 2) is compatible with SmartLinc.

Belkin (http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatSectionView.process?Section_Id=200340)

NETGEAR (http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways.aspx)

D-Link (http://www.dlink.com/products/category.asp?cid=1&sec=1)

Dynex (http://www.dynexproducts.com/c-4-networking.aspx)

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SmartLinc .bin Files

To update the SmartLinc .bin file:

1. Choose your .bin file (see below) and save it to your desktop


3. Click Settings (the wrench icon)


5. Click Browse and select the .bin file

6. Click Upload

A confirmation screen will say "MPFS Update Successful"




.bin Files

SmartLinc for Hardware Rev 2.0+

■ SmartLinc Default Web Pages (rev 2.1 - 8/20/10) (http://www.smarthome.com/files/2412n_js2.1.bin)

■ SmartLinc Default Web Pages with iMeter Solo support (rev 2.1 - 4/26/11)

(http://www.smarthome.com/files/iMeter20110426mg2.bin)

■ View iMeter Solo (http://www.smarthome.com/2423A1.html) on Smarthome.com

■ NOTE: By default, SmartLinc allows you to populate up to 15 rooms. If using the SmartLinc .bin file with iMeter Solo

support, SmartLinc will only support population of up to 14 rooms. If you are currently using room 15, please be sure to

move those devices/scenes to another room before you update your .bin file.

SmartLinc for Hardware Rev 1.0 - 1.2

■ iPhone w/ Icons (rev 1.8 - 8/08/08) (http://www.smarthome.com/files/2412n_js1.bin)

■ Basic html-only Pages (rev 1.8 - 8/08/08) (http://www.smarthome.com/files/2412n_html1.bin)

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SmartLinc Specifications

See SmartLinc - INSTEON Central Controller Specifications (http://www.smarthome.com/2412N/SmartLinc-INSTEON-Central-

Controller/p.aspx) on Smarthome.com.

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Certifications

This product has been thoroughly tested by Intertek Testing Services, a nationally recognized independent third-

party laboratory. The North American ETL Listed mark signifies that the product has been tested to and has met

the requirements of a widely recognized consensus of US and Canadian product safety standards, that the

manufacturing site has been audited, and that the manufacturer has agreed to a program of quarterly factory follow

-up inspections to verify continued conformance.

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Limited Warranty

Seller warrants to the original consumer purchaser of this product that, for a period of two years from the date of purchase, this

product will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial conformity to the description of the

product in this Owner's Manual. This warranty shall not apply to defects or errors caused by misuse or neglect. If the product is

found to be defective in material or workmanship, or if the product does not perform as warranted above during the warranty period,

Seller will either repair it, replace it, or refund the purchase price, at its option, upon receipt of the product at the address below,

postage prepaid, with proof of the date of purchase and an explanation of the defect or error. The repair, replacement, or refund that

is provided for above shall be the full extent of Seller's liability with respect to this product. For repair or replacement during the

warranty period, call the INSTEON Gold Support Line at 800-762-7845 with the Model # and Revision # of the device to receive an

RMA# and send the product, along with all other required materials to:

Smarthome, Inc.

ATTN: Receiving Dept.

16542 Millikan Ave.

Irvine, CA 92606-5027



Limitations

The above warranty is in lieu of and Seller disclaims all other warranties, whether oral or written, expressed or implied, including

any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranty, including any warranty of merchantability

or fitness for a particular purpose, which may not be disclaimed or supplanted as provided above shall be limited to the one-year

period of the express warranty above. No other representation or claim of any nature by any person shall be binding upon Seller or

modify the terms of the above warranty and disclaimer.

Home automation products have the risk of failure to operate, incorrect operation, or electrical or mechanical tampering. For optimal

use, manually verify the device state. Any home automation product should be viewed as a convenience, but not as a sole method

for controlling your home.

In no event shall Seller be liable for special, incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from the possession or use of this

product, including without limitation damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, personal injury, even if Seller knew or

should have known of the possibility of such damages. Some states do now allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts

and/or the exclusion or limitations of damages, in which case the above limitations and/or exclusions may not apply to you. You

may also have other legal rights that may vary from state to state.

INSTEON Technology Patent

U.S. Patent No. 7,345,998, International patents pending

© Copyright 2005-2011

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