INSTEON RemoteLinc
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1. 16 RemoteLinc Specifications EET EO E 16 FCC Compliance Statement sean seve int Eo EE Rer ese oe en eveedd ute e EF seex e Sed lt csens ein vous sede dese seslatavestauverdeetetencdedeeies 17 Blue A e HQ 18 INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide oO COMPATIBLE ABOUT REMOTELINC Congratulations on purchasing the INSTEON RemoteLinc Handheld Controller RemoteLinc allows you to use the power of INSTEON to control your home with the convenience of a handheld wireless controller Customizable Label Insert Dinner Movie Sing Time Time Room Hallway Kitchen x P 6 ON OFF Buttons Simultaneously control Dedicated all linked devices DIM BRIGHT buttons What is INSTEON INSTEON is a simple reliable and affordable breakthrough in home control Simple because Plug n Tap setup is a breeze and there are no wires to add INSTEON uses existing powerline wiring as well as radio frequency for communication And reliable because every INSTEON device is a two way repeater An INSTEON home grows in value with every INSTEON device you add making life more convenient safe and fun Key RemoteLinc Features e Six individual on off buttons plus dedicated DIM BRIGHT ALL ON and ALL OFF buttons e Setup is easy install four AAA batteries included link RemoteLinc buttons to devices with simple button taps and you2. INSTEON RemoteLinc INSTEON compatible Wireless Handheld Controller For models 2440 RemoteLinc Handheld Controller smart qes INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT RENO TUNG eisenos Ea iaa EENE aAa EASE a a 3 WRATTEN STE ON arerp EE E E E 3 Key RemoteLinc Features MNT m 3 HOW TO INSTALL REMO TEEING cicsciaccctetaeetameceaseatacumnccatetsaneamrxnectadetauacumnpaccutatwactanectuienenecansnudetassmnmccantenst 4 RemoteLinc Installation cccccccssscccesscecesececesececeeceneuecesseeseaeeecseeessuececeuecesageeeeaeecseeeessageesesesensuesensees 4 HOW ZO SETUP REMOTELING ccstocossanicesssnsscacsuetetecesnsseneseocsucnesssennnscutenecesdeecos setseasssensecsnveusecers cates setues 5 Linking RemoteLinc to an INSTEON Dewvice seesssssssssseeeenenenennnnnne mnn enn nnne nnn nnn nane nn 5 Unlinking One INSTEON Device from RemoteLinc ccccceecccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeseeeeeesaeeeeeaaeeeesaaeeeesnaeees 6 Creating an INSTEON SCOM ccccccsccccsescecceseeecseececceueeecsageeecseaseeessaeeessageeeeseaseeessageeessgeeeesseaeeeeses 6 ADVANCED FEATURES OF REMOTE LINC tecccsseseeeeseeseeeeeesneeeseeeeeeasaeeeseeeesseenseesoaneeseaeneesoaseenses 7 Resetting One ON OFF Button to Its Factory Default Settings 0 0 0 0 ccecceeeseeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 Resetting Rem
3. This procedure toggles the sound OFF or ON The factory default is ON 1 4 Simultaneously press and hold the DIM and BRIGHT Buttons for 10 seconds RemoteLinc will beep once and its Status LED will begin blinking slowly Release the DIM and BRIGHT Buttons Press and release the BRIGHT Button RemoteLinc will beep twice and its Status LED will illuminate steadily The audio beep is now disabled Repeat steps 1 through 3 to re enable the audio beep function Turning the Status LED On and Off This procedure toggles the white Status LED OFF or ON The factory default is ON 1 Simultaneously press and hold the DIM and BRIGHT Buttons for 10 seconds RemoteLinc will beep once and its Status LED will begin blinking slowly Release the DIM and BRIGHT Buttons Press and release the ALL OFF Button RemoteLinc will beep twice and its Status LED will now be disabled Repeat steps 1 through 3 to re enable the Status LED Stuck Button Feature If any button on RemoteLinc is depressed for longer than 60 seconds the controller will enter sleep mode until the button is released This feature is provided to preserve battery life in situations like RemoteLinc falling between sofa cushions Page 8 of 18 INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide SETUP SUMMARY COMPATIBLE The following table summarizes the setup options for RemoteLinc as described in the previous sections Enter Linking Mode Enter Unlinking Mode En
4. When your INSTEON Device is successfully linked RemoteLinc will beep and its Status LED will stop blinking Test that your INSTEON Device is working as expected by pressing the ON and OFF Buttons that you linked to Page 5 of 18 INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide as Unlinking One INSTEON Device from RemoteLinc If you are no longer going to use an INSTEON Device that has previously been linked to RemoteLinc it is very important that you unlink it otherwise the INSTEON network will retry any commands intended for the unused INSTEON Device thus slowing down your system 1 Using the ON OFF Button that you already linked your INSTEON Device to set RemoteLinc to Unlinking Mode by pressing and holding the ON side of the button for 10 seconds until the Status LED begins blinking then release the button Immediately press the same ON button again for 10 seconds Follow the same method given above that you used to link your INSTEON Device to unlink it On most INSTEON Devices you just push a SET Button for 3 seconds 4 When your INSTEON device is successfully unlinked RemoteLinc will beep and its Status LED will stop blinking Creating an INSTEON Scene INSTEON Scenes let you activate dramatic lighting moods with the press of just one button INSTEON Scenes are very easy to set up just link more than one INSTEON Device to an ON OFF Button on RemoteLinc Then when you press either the ON or the OFF Button on RemoteLi
5. re up and running e Shows command transmission activity with status LED e Stores setup state in memory even with batteries removed e Smart circuitry detects abnormally long button presses like those ocurring when remote falls between couch cushions and puts RemoteLinc into sleep mode preserving battery life e Warranted for two years Page 3 of 18 INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide COMPATIBLE HOW TO INSTALL REMOTELINC Proper installation of at least two INSTEON AccessPoints 2443 is required prior to installing and using RemoteLinc RemoteLinc Installation e Remove battery compartment door from rear of RemoteLinc Observe polarity markings and install four AAA batteies accordingly Replace battery compartment door e Use alkaline batteries or high quality rechargeable batteries A fully charged set of alkaline batteries will provide approximately 1500 2000 functional button presses under normal circumstances Page 4 of 18 INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide o COMPATIBLE HOW TO SET UP REMOTELINC Linking RemoteLinc to an INSTEON Device To control an INSTEON Device using RemoteLinc follow these steps to link RemoteLinc and the INSTEON Device together Refer to your INSTEON Device s User s Guide for detailed instructions on how to properly install it and link it to RemoteLinc The following will work for the most common INSTEON Devices 1 Choose the ON OFF Button on Rem
6. LED keeps blinking respond The RemoteLinc may have been reset without first unlinking INSTEON Devices from it My INSTEON Devices don t always respond to my RemoteLinc Re link your INSTEON Devices to RemoteLinc The beeper on my RemoteLinc doesn t work The beeper may have been Follow the directions in the section Turning the Audio turned off Beeper On and Off Page 14 of 18 INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution All of my INSTEON The ALL ON and ALL OFF Devices do not respond Buttons only control Link INSTEON Devices you want to respond to ALL ON to RemoteLinc s ALL ON INSTEON devices already and ALL OFF to RemoteLinc or ALL OFF Buttons linked to RemoteLinc The BRIGHT and DIM Buttons only control INSTEON devices linked to the last ON OFF Button you pushed on RemoteLinc All of my INSTEON Devices do not respond to RemoteLinc s BRIGHT or DIM Buttons Push the ON or OFF Button for the scene you want to control then use the BRIGHT and DIM Buttons Page 15 of 18 INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide COMPATIBLE SPECIFICATIONS RemoteLinc Specifications General Mechanical o Dimensions 5 3 8 H x 2 1 2 W x 1 1 8 D Weight SE d ESSE Page 16 of 18 INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide COMPATIBLE FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to two c
7. TEON Devices linked to the last ON OFF Button you used press and hold the DIM Button RemoteLinc will beep and its Status LED will blink off once Dimmable modules will begin to dim unless they are already fully off Switchable modules will not be affected When you release the button dimmable modules will stop dimming and RemoteLinc s Status LED will blink off again To brighten by incremental steps only those INSTEON Devices linked to the last ON OFF Button Pair you used tap the BRIGHT Button RemoteLinc will beep and its Status LED will blink off once Dimmable modules will brighten 3 of 32 steps for each tap of the button unless they are already fully bright Switchable modules will not be affected To dim by incremental steps only those INSTEON Devices linked to the last ON OFF Button you used tap the DIM Button RemoteLinc will beep and its Status LED will blink off once Dimmable modules will dim 3 of 32 steps for each tap of the button unless they are already fully off Switchable modules will not be affected Page 12 of 18 INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide COMPATIBLE ABOUT INSTEON Understanding Why an INSTEON Network Is Reliable INSTEON messages travel throughout the home via Powerline Carrier PLC signals on the existing house wiring and also via wireless Radio Frequency RF As the messages make their way to INSTEON devices being controlled they are picked up and retransmitted by all other INSTEON de
8. be affected When you release the button dimmable modules will stop dimming and RemoteLinc s Status LED will blink off again Page 10 of 18 INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide COMPATIBLE Using the ALL ON and ALL OFF Buttons The ALL ON and ALL OFF Buttons will turn on turn off brighten or dim all INSTEON Devices linked to RemoteLinc no matter which ON OFF Button Pair they are linked to BE CAREFUL Choose carefully what you will be controlling with RemoteLinc because all linked INSTEON Devices will respond to the ALL ON and ALL OFF Buttons Some INSTEON Devices can be set up so that they will not respond to the ALL ON and ALL OFF Buttons refer to the specific INSTEON module s documentation for instructions e To turn ON all INSTEON Devices linked to RemoteLinc tap the ALL ON Button RemoteLinc will beep and its Status LED will blink off once Dimmable modules will go to whatever On Level they were set up for Switchable modules will immediately go full on e To turn OFF all INSTEON Devices linked to RemoteLinc tap the ALL OFF Button RemoteLinc will beep and its Status LED will blink off once All linked modules will instantly go off e To brighten all dimmable INSTEON Devices linked to any of RemoteLinc s buttons press and hold the ALL ON button RemoteLinc will beep and its Status LED will blink off once Dimmable modules will begin to brighten unless they are already fully bright Switchable module
9. esetting RemoteLinc to Its Factory Default Settings The factory reset procedure can be used to clear the RemoteLinc s memory and restore its factory default settings This procedure will clear the unit of all INSTEON Links 1 2 Remove a single battery from RemoteLinc for at least 10 seconds While holding down the BRIGHT Button reinsert the battery into e RemoteLinc ensure battery is properly oriented RemoteLinc will beep and its Status LED will blink as you reinsert the battery then its Status LED will illuminate brightly After reinserting the battery continue to hold down the BRIGHT Button for 10 seconds RemoteLinc will beep continuously for a few seconds then will quickly beep twice Release the BRIGHT Button The Status LED will turn off RemoteLinc will now have no INSTEON Devices linked to it NOTE INSTEON Devices that have been previously linked to RemoteLinc will still respond to the ALL ON and ALL OFF Buttons and dimmable INSTEON Devices will still respond to holding down the ON or OFF Buttons of the ON OFF Button Pair that they were originally linked to as well as the BRIGHT and DIM Buttons The reason is that the INSTEON Devices themselves have not been unlinked from RemoteLinc Follow the procedure Unlinking One INSTEON Device from RemoteLinc above to unlink individual INSTEON Devices Page 7 of 18 INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide COMPATIBLE Turning the Audio Beeper On and Off
10. ll stop blinking and remain steadily on You have about 4 minutes of inactivity before RemoteLinc s Scene Setup Mode times out automatically Page 6 of 18 INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide COMPATIBLE ADVANCED FEATURES OF REMOTELINC Resetting One ON OFF Button to Its Factory Default Settings If you want to remove all INSTEON links from a single ON OFF Button Pair or if you cannot unlink a previously linked INSTEON Device that has been lost or broken follow this procedure 1 2 Remove a single battery from RemoteLinc for at least 10 seconds While holding down the OFF side of the ON OFF Button that you want to reset reinsert the battery into RemoteLinc ensure battery is properly oriented RemoteLinc will beep and its Status LED will illuminate steadily Wait 3 seconds after reinserting the battery and then release the OFF button The ON OFF Button will now have no INSTEON Devices linked to it NOTE INSTEON Devices that have been previously linked to RemoteLinc will still respond to the ALL ON and ALL OFF Buttons and dimmable INSTEON Devices will still respond to holding down the ON or OFF Buttons of the ON OFF Button Pair that they were originally linked to as well as the BRIGHT and DIM Buttons The reason is that the INSTEON Devices themselves have not been unlinked from RemoteLinc Follow the procedure Unlinking One INSTEON Device from RemoteLinc above to unlink individual INSTEON Devices R
11. nc all of the INSTEON Devices linked in the scene will respond as a group You can link multiple INSTEON Devices to multiple of INSTEON Controllers To add an additional INSTEON Device to a scene controlled by an ON OFF Button on RemoteLinc simply follow the same procedure as above in Linking RemoteLinc to an INSTEON Device To remove an INSTEON Device from a scene see Unlinking One INSTEON Device from RemoteLinc TIP You can avoid having to hold RemoteLinc s ON Button down for 10 seconds for each INSTEON Device in a scene by placing RemoteLinc in Scene Setup Mode also called Multilink Mode 1 Set the RemoteLinc to Scene Setup Mode for the ON OFF Button Pair you want to use for controlling the scene by pressing and holding the desired ON Button for 10 seconds then tapping the same ON Button again RemoteLinc s Status LED will blink Follow the linking method given above for the INSTEON Device you want to include in the scene On most INSTEON Devices you just push a SET Button for 3 seconds RemoteLinc will beep to confirm linking and its Status LED will continue to blink slowly On some INSTEON Devices you may be able to set up additional features such as On Levels or Fade Rates at this time Continue Steps 2 and 3 for any additional INSTEON Devices you want to link to the scene When you are finished linking INSTEON Devices to the desired ON OFF Button complete Scene Setup by pressing the ON Button RemoteLinc s Status LED wi
12. olding down will not affect any non dimmable switchable modules So if you just want to turn things on or off tap the appropriate button don t hold it down e To turn ON only those INSTEON Devices linked to an ON OFF Button tap the ON side of the Button RemoteLinc will beep and its Status LED will blink off twice Dimmable modules will go to whatever On Level they were set up for at whatever Fade Rate they were set up for Switchable modules will immediately go full on e To turn OFF only those INSTEON Devices linked to an ON OFF Button tap the OFF side of the Button RemoteLinc will beep and its Status LED will blink off twice Dimmable modules will go full off at whatever Fade Rate they were set up for Switchable modules will immediately go full off e To brighten only those dimmable INSTEON Devices linked to an ON OFF Button press and hold the ON side of the Button RemoteLinc will beep and its Status LED will blink off once Dimmable modules will begin to brighten unless they are already fully bright Switchable modules will not be affected When you release the button dimmable modules will stop going brighter and RemoteLinc s Status LED will blink off again e To dim only those dimmable INSTEON Devices linked to an ON OFF Button press and hold the OFF side of the Button RemoteLinc will beep and its Status LED will blink off once Dimmable modules will begin to dim unless they are already fully off Switchable modules will not
13. onditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference that may be received or that may cause undesired operation The digital circuitry of this device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations This equipment generates uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Page 17 of 18 INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide COMPATIBLE 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 User s Guide 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 n
14. ot 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 SmartLabs customer service to receive an RA return authorization number properly package the product with the RA clearly printed on the outside of the package and send the product along with all other required materials to SmartLabs Inc ATTN Receiving Dept 16542 Millikan Ave Irvine CA 92606 5027 C Limitations e S Q The above warranty is in lieu of and seller disclaims all other warranties whether oral or written express or implied including and 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 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 In no event shall seller be liable for special incidental conse
15. oteLinc that you want to use for controlling your INSTEON Device There are 6 ON OFF Button Pairs labeled Channel 1 through Channel 6 You can link multiple INSTEON Devices to a single ON OFF Button oet RemoteLinc to Linking Mode by pressing and holding the ON side of the button for 10 seconds until the Status LED begins blinking Select your INSTEON Device from the list below and follow the linking method for that Device You have about 4 minutes to perform this step before RemoteLinc s Linking Mode times out automatically A LampLinc V2 Dimmer Press and hold the SET Button on the side of LampLinc V2 Dimmer for 3 seconds then release To confirm linking LampLinc V2 Dimmer will blink its Status LED and also the light that it is controlling 11 T L B ApplianceLinc V2 Press and hold the SET Button on the side of ApplianceLinc V2 for 3 seconds then release To confirm linking ApplianceLinc V2 will blink its Status LED C SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer Press and hold SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer s Paddle Top for 10 seconds then release To confirm linking SwitchLinc V2 Dimmer will blink the top LED in its LED Bar and also the light that it is wired to qum D KeypadLinc V2 Press and hold the ON Button at the top of KeypadLinc V2 s for 10 seconds then release To confirm linking KeypadLinc V2 will blink the zB light that it is controlling ar E Other INSTEON Devices See the INSTEON Device s User s Guide
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17. quential 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 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 Rev 06 17 2009 Page 18 of 18
18. receive INSTEON signals intermittently With at least one AccessPoint plugged into one of the powerline phases and at least one more plugged into the opposite powerline phase INSTEON powerline signals will be strong everywhere in your home Page 13 of 18 INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide Y COMPATIBLE TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause Solution The Status LED on my Batteries are missing or depleted RemoteLinc is not turning on at all User previously disabled See section Turning the Status LED On and Off for Status LED instructions on re enabling Status LED Hold the ON Button down for at least 10 seconds To enter Unlinking Mode repeat the same process a total You didn t hold the ON of two sequential presses of the ON button for 10 Button down long enough seconds each press If the above doesn t work perform a Factory Reset See Resetting RemoteLinc to Its Factory Default Settings Install 4 fresh AAA bateries into RemoteLinc My RemoteLinc will not go into Linking or Unlinking Mode The Status LED is still flashing after linking an INSTEON device You may be in Scene Setup Tap the ON Button you are linking to in order to end multilink mode Scene Setup mode The device may be on the phase other than the node Make sure two AccessPoints are properly installed to communicating with bridge the two powerline phases RemoteLinc RemoteLinc may be out of Try using RemoteLinc f
19. rom another location and install wireless range additional AccessPoints in trouble locations Add new INSTEON devices or move around existing TP INSTEON devices All INSTEON devices act as An ASTEON CONICS 9 The INSTEON signal may be INSTEON Network repeaters not linking or responding to RemoteLinc too weak Make sure you are not experiencing interference with older X10 BoosterLinc technology Upgrade to INSTEON BoosterLincs Remove batteries from RemoteLinc for 10 seconds and reinstall RemoteLinc is locked up dolre teed din Install a fresh set of batteries If the above doesn t work perform a Factory Reset See Resetting RemoteLinc to Its Factory Default Settings If the INSTEON Device is available unlink it from RemoteLinc by following the directions in the section Unlinking One INSTEON Device from RemoteLinc If the INSTEON Device is not available or you are hich INSTEON Device RemoteLinc is looking whenever press a RemoteLinc may be waiting ib pd button and it takes a for a response from a lost or for unlink all INSTEON Devices from the ON OFF long time for my broken INSTEON Device Button by following the directions in the section INSTEON Devices to Resetting One ON OFF Button to Its Factory Default Settings Reset RemoteLinc by following the directions in the section Resetting RemoteLinc to Its Factory Default Settings My RemoteLinc is not controlling linked INSTEON devices My RemoteLinc s Status
20. s will not be affected When you release the button dimmable modules will stop brightening and RemoteLinc s Status LED will blink off again e To dim all dimmable INSTEON Devices linked to any of RemoteLinc s buttons press and hold the ALL OFF button RemoteLinc will beep and its Status LED will blink off once Dimmable modules will begin to dim unless they are already fully off Switchable modules will not be affected When you release the button dimmable modules will stop dimming and RemoteLinc s Status LED will blink off again Page 11 of 18 INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide COMPATIBLE Using the BRIGHT and DIM Buttons The BRIGHT and DIM Buttons will brighten or dim only those INSTEON ere Devices linked to the last ON OFF Button you used Switchable modules will eem not be affected Pressing and holding the BRIGHT and DIM Buttons will adjust the brightness continuously while tapping the buttons will adjust the brightness one of 32 steps for each tap To continuously brighten only those INSTEON Devices linked to the last ON OFF Button you used press and hold the BRIGHT Button RemoteLinc will beep and its Status LED will blink off once Dimmable modules will begin to brighten unless they are already fully bright Switchable modules will not be affected When you release the button dimmable modules will stop going brighter and RemoteLinc s Status LED will blink off again To continuously dim only those INS
21. ter Multi Link Mode Exit Linking Mode Desired ON Button Hold 10 Seconds Hold 10 Seconds Release Desired On Button Immediately press same On button for another 10 seconds then release Desired ON Button Hold 10 Seconds ON OFF Button RemoteLinc Status LED Remove one battery press and hold button reinsert OFF Button battery continue to press button for 10 seconds then release Remove one battery press and hold button reinsert BRIGHT battery continue to press button for 10 seconds then release Toggle On Off Page 9 of 18 INSTEON compatible RemoteLinc User s Guide COMPATIBLE HOW TO USE REMOTELINC Using RemoteLinc s Buttons The following table gives an overview and the sections thereafter give the details on how to use RemoteLinc s buttons Button Applies To Tap Press and Hold Devices Linked to Button Ramp to On Level Brighten Devices Linked to Button Ramp to OFF Dim Instant on up to On Brighten Until All Linked Devices Level Released ALL OFF All Linked Devices Instant OFF Dim Until Released Brighten Until BRIGHT Last Button Pushed Brighten a Little Released Last Button Pushed Dim a Little Dim Until Released Using the ON and OFF Buttons The ON and OFF Buttons have a dual purpose If you tap them briefly they turn INSTEON Devices linked to them on or off If you hold them down the ON Button will brighten and the OFF Button will dim any dimming modules linked to them H
22. vices 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 Further Enhancing Reliability As signals travel via the powerline 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 It is possible that some audio video products computers power strips or other electrical equipment may attenuate INSTEON signals on the powerline You can temporarily unplug suspected devices to test whether the INSTEON signal improves If it does then xrZZEZ TET you can plug in filters available from Smarthome that will permanently fix the problem Plug In Filter Using SmartLab s AccessPoint to Upgrade Your INSTEON Network AccessPoints are ideal for improving signal strength and network coverage throughout your home In addition two AccessPoints provide a wireless path for INSTEON signals to travel between the two separate electrical circuits called powerline phases found in most homes Without a reliable method for coupling opposite powerline phases some parts of your home may
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