INSTEON LED Bulb 2672-222 Owner's Manual
Getting Started
Everything you need to quickly get up and running.
INSTEON LED Bulb
Device Overview
The INSTEON LED Bulb features an INSTEON ID for identification within the network.
An illustration shows an LED bulb with a base, indicating the INSTEON ID.
Do Not Connect to a Dimmer
The INSTEON LED Bulb dims using INSTEON commands, not traditional dimmer switches. Connecting it to a dimmer switch may cause malfunction.
A visual warning shows a wall dimmer switch with a red cross symbol (❌) over it.
Leave Your Fixture On
If your light fixture's switch is turned OFF, communication with the LED Bulb is lost. For continuous operation and control, the fixture's switch should remain ON.
An illustration shows a light bulb in a fixture, with an ON switch and a green checkmark (✔️) symbol, indicating the desired state.
If your fixture is controlled by a wall switch, consider wiring it as always-on.
Linking
Your LED Bulb does not have a physical set button for linking. To link it manually, unscrew the LED Bulb for a moment and then reinsert it.
An illustration shows an LED bulb being screwed into a socket, with the "ON" position indicated.
INSTEON Links
INSTEON devices can function independently as local switches or dimmers. However, their true potential is realized when connected together to form a control system. Most INSTEON devices can control and be controlled by other INSTEON devices. The process of associating multiple INSTEON devices is called linking.
Understanding Linking
Links are One-Way
When linking INSTEON devices, the created links are one-way. For example, Switch A can control Switch B, but Switch B cannot control Switch A.
An illustration shows two switches labeled 'A' and 'B' with a one-way arrow pointing from A to B.
Links Remember a Device's State
The current state of the controlled device (on, off, or dimmed level) is stored within the link. For instance, a switch can turn on a lamp dimmer to a specific brightness level, such as 75%.
An illustration shows a switch and a lamp dimmer, with '75%' indicating the brightness level.
Controllers
INSTEON devices that can turn other devices on or off are called controllers. Common controllers include sensors, switches, keypads, and the INSTEON Hub.
Illustrations show various INSTEON devices representing controllers.
Responders
INSTEON devices that receive commands from a controller are called responders. Common responders include switches, keypads, plug-in modules, and in-line modules.
Illustrations show various INSTEON devices representing responders.
Controller-Only
Some devices, like sensors, are designed to only control other devices and cannot be controlled themselves.
An illustration shows a motion sensor and a dimmer switch, with red cross symbols (❌) indicating that the sensor cannot control the switch, and the switch cannot control the sensor.
Responder-Only
Some devices are designed to only receive INSTEON commands and cannot control other devices.
An illustration shows an LED Bulb and a dimmer switch, with red cross symbols (❌) indicating that the bulb cannot control the switch, and the switch cannot control the bulb.
Grouping Devices
You may want to group two devices together, for example, to create a virtual three-way switch configuration. For INSTEON, this is known as cross-linking.
An illustration shows a load connected to two switches, labeled A and B.
Use Cross Linking
To perform cross-linking, turn on both devices and then perform the linking process twice, once in each direction. This allows Switch A and Switch B to control each other and the connected load.
An illustration shows two switches, labeled A and B, with two-way arrows (↔️) between them, indicating cross-linking.
Linking to the INSTEON Hub using the iOS or Android App
- From the 'Rooms' screen, navigate to 'All Devices'.
- Tap the 'Add' button.
- Select 'LED Bulb' from the list of devices.
- When prompted, turn on your fixture and screw in the LED Bulb. The Bulb will double-beep (??) to confirm it is ready for linking.
You can now control your LED Bulb from the INSTEON Hub.
Linking with a Single-Button Controller
- On your INSTEON controller, press and hold the set button until the device beeps (?).
- Make sure your fixture is ON and then screw in the LED Bulb. Your LED Bulb will double-beep (??).
Your INSTEON controller will now control your LED Bulb. A green checkmark (✔️) indicates success.
Linking with a Multi-Button Controller
- On your INSTEON controller, tap the desired control button (e.g., A or B) and then press and hold the set button until the device beeps (?).
- Make sure your fixture is ON and then screw in the LED Bulb. Your LED Bulb will double-beep (??).
Your INSTEON controller will now control your LED Bulb. A green checkmark (✔️) indicates success.
Multi-Linking or Making a Scene
- On your INSTEON controller, press and hold the set button until the device beeps (?), then tap the set button again.
- Adjust your scene members to their desired state: on, off, or brightness level if dimming. For example, set LED Bulbs to 50% and 72%, and a Lamp 3 to 30% ON.
- One at a time, screw in your LED Bulbs. For other devices, press and hold the set button until they double-beep (??).
- Tap the set button on your INSTEON controller to finish building your scene.
Your INSTEON controller will now control your scene. A green checkmark (✔️) indicates success.
Unlinking from a Single-Button Controller
- On your INSTEON controller, press and hold the set button until the device beeps (?).
- Press and hold the set button again until the device beeps (?).
- Make sure your fixture is ON and then screw in the LED Bulb. Your LED Bulb will double-beep (??).
Your INSTEON controller will no longer control your LED Bulb. A red cross symbol (❌) indicates the unlinking is complete.
Unlinking from a Multi-Button Controller
- On your INSTEON controller, tap the desired control button (e.g., A) and then press and hold the set button until the device beeps (?).
- Press and hold the set button again until the device beeps (?).
- Make sure your fixture is ON and then unscrew and reinsert the LED Bulb. Your LED Bulb will double-beep (??).
Your INSTEON controller will no longer control your LED Bulb. A red cross symbol (❌) indicates the unlinking is complete.
Multi-Unlinking or Removing a Scene
- On your INSTEON controller, press and hold the set button until the device beeps (?). Press and hold the set button again, then tap the set button.
- One at a time, unscrew and reinsert your LED Bulbs. For other devices, press and hold the set button until they double-beep (??).
- Tap the set button on your INSTEON controller to exit Multi-Unlinking mode.
Your INSTEON controller will no longer control your INSTEON devices. Red cross symbols (❌) indicate the unlinking is complete.
Software-Only Features
Most INSTEON devices contain features that can only be enabled, disabled, or modified using INSTEON control software, such as HouseLinc and an INSTEON PowerLine Modem.
Ramp Rate
Customize the speed at which the LED Bulb fades on or off. The default is 0.5 seconds, with a maximum duration of 8 minutes.
Available settings include: Instant, 0.5 Seconds, 2 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 15 Seconds.
Visual representation shows clock icons with these time durations.
Disable Linking on Power-up
This feature prevents the LED Bulb from entering linking mode each time power is disconnected and reapplied. The default setting is OFF.
A visual shows a bulb with the text "LINKING" and a power symbol.
Always-On Wiring
Because the LED Bulb requires constant power, if you have a light fixture controlled by a wall switch, consider wiring that switch as "Always-On". This ensures that flipping the switch does not disconnect the LED Bulb from power. Replacing the wall switch with an INSTEON Switch will provide full control for any INSTEON device in your home.
Step 1: Turn off power to your switch at the electrical service panel.
Illustrations show typical circuit breakers and a fuse panel.
Step 2: Remove the old switch and disconnect the wires.
If your box lacks neutral wires, stop and contact support.
An illustration shows wires being disconnected from a switch. A warning icon (!) is present, and "Neutral Wire" is labeled. A measurement of 1/2" (12mm) is indicated.
Step 3: Connect the Dimmer Switch wires to the identified wires in the junction box.
The red load wire is not used and should be capped. Verify that the wire nuts are secure and that no exposed copper wire is visible, except for the bare ground wire.
A wiring diagram shows connections for Load, Line, Neutral, and Ground.
Step 4: Mount the Dimmer Switch into the junction box.
Ensure the LED bar is on the left. Turn power on to the switch at the circuit breaker panel.
An illustration shows the switch being mounted in a junction box with wires connected.
Step 5: Test your switch.
Tap the paddle to turn the switch On and Off. Your LED Bulb's state will not change, but the status lights on the switch will indicate its operation.
An illustration shows a switch with status lights.
Step 6: Link your switch to the LED Bulb.
Press and hold the set button on the switch until the device beeps (?).
An illustration shows a switch with the set button being pressed.
Step 7: Unscrew and reinsert your LED Bulb.
Unscrew and reinsert your LED Bulb for a moment. Your LED Bulb will double-beep (??) to confirm the link.
An illustration shows an LED bulb being screwed into a socket, with "ON" indicated.
Your switch will now control your LED Bulb. A green checkmark (✔️) indicates success.
Appendix
Everything else you might need to know about your INSTEON product.
INSTEON Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Controller | The INSTEON transmitter. |
| Responder | The INSTEON receiver. |
| Blinking | LED turning on and off repeatedly. |
| Dual-Band | An INSTEON device that can send and receive both INSTEON powerline signals and INSTEON radio frequency signals. |
| Ramp Rate | The speed at which the load fades on or off. |
| On-Level | The preset brightness level a device will return to when turned on. |
| INSTEON | A dual-band, mesh networking technology developed by INSTEON. The world's most reliable, expandable and simple home automation and control technology. |
| Link | A one-way association between a controller and responder. |
| Linking | A method for associating INSTEON controller buttons with groups of INSTEON responders such that the responders instantly return to a memorized state when the button is pushed. Links can be made manually with the set button or using software. |
| Unlinking | The process by which an INSTEON device can remove stored links. Just as with linking, unlinking is a one-way process and should be performed in both directions for devices that are both controllers and responders of each other, as in a 3-way switch scenario. |
| Multi-Linking / Unlinking | A special mode that allows more than one link to be either created or removed simultaneously, without laborious set button presses. When in linking or unlinking mode, an INSTEON device will continue to link to other devices until the set button is tapped or four minutes have elapsed, whichever occurs first. |
| Factory Reset | A process that erases all stored links and reconfigures the device to factory defaults. |
| Load | The device that you are controlling (e.g., a light bulb, ceiling fan, etc.). |
| On/Off | A device that can control its connected load to turn on and off but cannot dim. Usually a relay-based device. |
| Retry | A 2nd (or subsequent) attempt by a controller to send an INSTEON signal, usually after an acknowledge is not received from the responder in the expected time-slot. |
| Scene | Multiple devices respond to memorized states. For example, a dinner time scene turns on the dining table light, dims the kitchen lights to 10%, backyard lights turn off, and the thermostat adjusts to 72°. |
| Set Button | A button on an INSTEON device that is used for setting or changing its properties. |
| Simulcast | A method for increasing the reliability of message delivery in a network. When a node in a network sends a message, every other node that hears the message retransmits it at precisely the same time based on a global clock, provided that the message has not already been retransmitted some maximum number of times. Message propagation is more robust because each node adds its energy to the signal, much like voices in a choir. Simulcasting is much simpler than message routing because there are no routing tables to maintain and nodes can join the network without any installation procedure. |
| X10 | A legacy powerline networking technology. Many INSTEON devices are backwards compatible with X10 devices by setting a house and unit code. |
Specifications
General
| Brand | INSTEON |
| Key Application | Low energy, remote control lighting |
| Product Number | 2672-222 US |
| UPC | 813922013023 |
| Patent | Protected under US and Foreign Patents (see www.insteon.com/patents) |
| Warranty | 2 years, limited |
INSTEON Features
| INSTEON RF | Yes |
| RF Frequency | 915.0 MHz US |
| INSTEON PowerLine | Yes |
| INSTEON Controller | No |
| INSTEON Responder | Yes |
| Number of Responder Groups | 400 |
| Responder Commands Supported | On, Off, Fast On, Fast Off, Begin Brighten, Begin Dim, End Brighten, End Dim, Incremental Brighten, Incremental Dim, Beep |
| Maximum INSTEON Links | 400 |
| X10 Compatible | No |
| Programming Lock | Yes |
Operation
| Lumens | 591 |
| Lumens per Watt | 66 |
| Color Rendering Index | 83.90 |
| Color Temperature | 2700 K |
| Status LED | None |
| On Levels | 32 |
| Ramp Rate | 0.125 seconds to 8 minutes (software-only) |
Mechanical
| Installation | E27 Medium Edison screw base |
| Color | White |
| Dimensions | 2.8” diameter, 4.7” length (72mm diameter, 119mm length) |
| Weight | 6.2 oz (176g) |
| Operating Environment | Indoors |
| Operating Temperature Range | -32° to 104° F (-0° to 40° C) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 0-90% relative humidity, non-condensing |
Electrical
| Supply Voltage | 120 Volts AC ±10%, 60 Hz |
| Local Control | No |
| All Settings Saved Through Power Outage | Yes, all saved in non-volatile EEPROM |
| Power Consumption | <0.75 Watt |
| Certification | ETL, FCC |
Troubleshooting
LED Bulb won't link to other INSTEON Devices
Your LED Bulb may be out of range of other INSTEON Devices, or a large appliance may be generating electrical noise, disrupting the INSTEON signal.
Try this:
- Check to make sure your LED Bulb is not connected to a dimmer. If so, remove the dimmer or relocate the LED Bulb to a non-dimming fixture.
- Try relocating your LED Bulb to see if linking can be accomplished. If linking works normally in another area of the house, consider adding additional INSTEON devices to extend and strengthen your network.
- Some home appliances like refrigerators, televisions, and speaker docks may produce excessive electrical noise. If you've recently added a new electronic device to your home, unplug it and try linking again. If the LED Bulb links normally, add a powerline noise filter to the problematic appliance.
LED Bulb is slow to respond
This issue most likely lies with the controller, not your LED Bulb; the controlling device is probably repeating commands not being acknowledged by an INSTEON device that has been removed from the network. The repeated commands are slowing down the INSTEON network, resulting in a delayed response from the LED Bulb.
Try this:
- Consider if you have removed any INSTEON devices from your network that were part of the slow-to-respond scene. If so, the links to these devices need to be removed from the controller. Use software to examine the database of the controller, or if you know the modules that were removed, manually remove their links using the standard unlinking procedure.
- If you are unable to identify the missing devices, perform a factory reset on the controller. This will remove all links from the controller's database but will also require that you reconfigure the device's scenes and properties.
LED Bulb turned on or off by itself
Most likely, a device somewhere in the house has been linked to your LED Bulb.
Try this:
- As the LED Bulb automatically enters linking mode every time it is powered on, it is possible to accidentally link a device to the LED Bulb in the brief period of time that the Bulb is in linking mode. You can use software like HouseLinc to examine the LED Bulb's links to find the stray connection.
I want to factory reset my LED Bulb
Because the LED Bulb lacks a set button, there is no manual way to factory reset the LED Bulb.
Try this:
- Using software like HouseLinc, manually remove all of the device links.
Certifications and Warnings
This device complies with FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
CAUTION - To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not install to control a receptacle, a motor-operated appliance, a fluorescent lighting fixture, or a transformer-supplied appliance.
Gradateurs commandant une lampe a filament de tungstene – afin de reduire le risqué de surchauffe et la possibilite d'endommagement a d'autres materiels, ne pas installer pour commader une prise, un appareil a moteur, une lampe fluorescente ou un appareil alimente par un transformateur.
Product Warranty
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 866-243-8022 with the Model # and Revision # of the device to receive an RMA# and send the product, along with all other required materials to:
INSTEON
ATTN: Receiving
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, express or implied, including any warranty or 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 two-year 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 devices 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 device 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 possession or use of this device, 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 not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or the exclusion or limitation 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.
Protected under U.S. and foreign patents (see www.insteon.com/patents)
Copyright 2013 INSTEON
Rev 10.01.13
