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HomeInsteon ProductsControllersSmarthome 2466SI ToggleLinc Relay INSTEON Remote Control On/Off Switch Non-Dimming, Ivory |
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16 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Very Pleased Aug 19, 2010
By R. Hander
Very briefly, this switch works extremely well. I am mainly writing a review to clarify something that I wish had been clearer for me when I was reading up on this product. Had it been, I would have bought it much sooner. This switch can perform THREE functions: (1) it can replace a current switch so that whatever circuit you used to control with your traditional switch will still be switched when you have this new switch in its place, (2) it can RECEIVE signals from other INSTEON controllers so that you can turn that circuit on and off remotely, e.g., you could have a Bill Gates style handheld remote for your house which allows you to turn all of your lights on or off with the press of a button, and (3) finally - and most importantly in my case - it can SEND signals to other INSTEON devices so that by toggling this switch, you tell an INSTEON outlet or Plug-In Appliance On/Off Module to toggle on and off.
This last feature was not entirely clear to me until I had done a fair amount of reading. The key thing to realize is that this switch is both a receiver and a "controller." I have mine set up exclusively as a controller. In other words, I don't want it to switch the overhead light that used to be switched by my traditional switch. Instead, I have wired it up so that it merely works as a controller, and the switched lead is just capped off (so the relay inside my switch isn't doing anything for me). I bought a Smarthome 2456S3 ApplianceLinc INSTEON Plug-In Appliance On/Off Module with this, and I have it plugged into a powerstrip behind my bed. In literally 30 seconds I was able to "link" these two devices so that when I flip my switch, it sends a signal to that appliance module which then toggles its switched receptical on or off (I have my bedside lights plugged into it, so they turn on or off). In short, it's exactly what I wanted and very simple.
So, I'll leave you with two things I have learned: (1) if you buy this with an on/off module, you can use it simply as a remote controller for an on/off module that you can plug in somewhere else in the room, and (2) if you have any questions at all, I found INSTEON's help line to be extremely useful - it is on their website under the "contact" link.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
LED- and X10-friendly Jul 02, 2011
By John Schaffer
In addition to R.Handler's excellent and thorough review, let me add my rational for purchase. I'm replacing decorative incandescents in my home with LED bulbs for their amazing efficiencies, primarily in fixtures such as outdoor wall sconces. The LEDs I have are all non-dimmable and my previous dimmer switches do not work well in that when OFF, the LEDs exhibit a low flickering. I tried this new switch because it is non-dimming, is X10 compatible for my ActiveHomePro controller, and works properly with LEDs.
Note that if you are replacing a switch that opens and closes only the hot (usually black) wire, this switch requires connecting the common (usually white) wire to provide current to operate the switch. More options are in the users forums of the Smarthome website.
While not ecstatic about the cost for my use as a simple wall switch, it is the only one I've found that works with all LED bulbs and my X10 controller. And it works very well.
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