Included Devices
The INSTEON Home Monitoring and Control Kit includes the following devices:
- INSTEON Hub
- Dimmer Modules (2)
- Motion Sensor
- Open/Close Sensor
- WiFi Camera
View the Quick Start Guides for all of your devices.
INSTEON Hub Overview
The INSTEON Hub is the central component of your smart home system. It features:
- Status LED: Indicates the Hub's operational state (Idle: blue, On: green, Off: red).
- Ethernet Port: For connecting to your internet router.
- Power Port: For connecting the power adapter.
- Factory Reset Button: Used for resetting the Hub to its default settings.
- Cables: Includes an Ethernet Cable and a Power Cable.
Step 1: Setup Your Hub
Connect the INSTEON Hub to power and your internet router using only the provided cables. Ensure a direct connection to a wall outlet, avoiding power strips and switched outlets.
Diagram description: A correct setup shows the INSTEON Hub connected to a router and a wall outlet via its power adapter, marked with a checkmark (✔️). An incorrect setup depicts connection via a power strip, marked with a cross (❌).
Step 2: Download the INSTEON for Hub App
Download and install the latest INSTEON for Hub App from the Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon App Store.
Diagram description: A smartphone screen displays the 'INSTEON for Hub' app icon and an 'INSTALL' button. A QR code is also shown, with text indicating it can be scanned to access the app store directly.
Step 3: Connect and Create Account
Join the same Wi-Fi network to which the INSTEON Hub is connected. Launch the INSTEON for Hub App and create a new account or log in to an existing one.
Diagram description: A smartphone screen shows the 'INSTEON Login' interface with two options: 'New Account' and 'Existing Account'.
Remote Access
You can monitor and control your devices when away by setting up Remote Access. This feature allows you to view your IP Camera from anywhere in the world.
Diagram description: A graphic of the Earth illustrates the concept of remote access, symbolizing global connectivity.
For assistance, visit insteon.com/kits.
Support Contact:
Phone: 866.243.8022
Hours: 5 AM - 7 PM Monday-Friday, 6 AM - 3 PM Saturday Pacific Time
To speed up the setup process, have the following information ready:
- Router IP Address: _________________
- Router User Name (if any): _________________
- Router Password: _________________
- Wi-Fi Network Name: _________________
- Wi-Fi Password: _________________
Step 4: Add Devices
Follow the on-screen instructions within the INSTEON for Hub App to add your INSTEON devices. Quick Start Guides are included for your convenience.
Diagram description: A smartphone screen displays the 'Add Device' interface, listing device types such as 'Plug-In Module', 'Wired In', 'LED Bulb', and 'Thermostat'.
You are now done configuring your INSTEON Hub.
Advanced Features
Create a Schedule
Schedules can be set for individual devices or entire scenes. Navigate to the device or scene properties and tap 'Schedule'.
Diagram description: Icons represent scheduling options: a clock icon (⏰) for 'Time of Day', a moon and stars icon (?) for 'Sunset', and a sun icon (☀️) for 'Sunrise'.
Configure Alerts
Receive an email (✉️) or text message (?) alert every time a sensor or device is activated. Enable alerts by visiting the device properties and tapping 'Alerts'.
Diagram description: An envelope icon (✉️) and a smartphone icon (?), both displaying an alert symbol (⚠️), represent email and text alerts respectively.
Trigger a Scene
Sensors can activate scenes. To set up a trigger, simply add a sensor to a scene.
Diagram description: A diagram illustrates a scene trigger: a door opens, and a lamp turns on, indicating that a sensor can activate a scene.
INSTEON Support
For video tutorials, product support, and more, visit insteon.com/kits.
Diagram description: Icons represent support resources: a document icon (?) for 'MANUAL' and a play button icon (▶️) for video tutorials.
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Document Revision: RAW-1323 Rev 08.05.14
