Locate your device's Insteon ID

All Insteon devices except for WiFi Cameras have an Insteon ID. Use this article to help locate the Insteon ID for your product.

The Insteon ID is usually printed on a small, white rectangular sticker affixed in the locations described below. All Insteon IDs take the form of three hexadecimal pairs (A1.B2.C3).

 
Device Insteon ID Location
Dimmer Module On the back
On/Off Module
Outdoor On/Off Module
LED Bulb On the top of the bulb lens
LED Bulb for Recessed Lights
Dimmer Switch On the metal mounting bracket in one of the four corners
Dimmer Switch (1000W)
Dimmer Switch (2-Wire)
On/Off Switch
Dimmer Keypad (6-Button)
Dimmer Keypad (8-Button)
On/Off Keypad (6-Button)
On/Off Keypad (8-Button)
Dimmer Outlet
On/Off Outlet (2007)
On/Off Outlet (2014)
Wired Thermostat On the inside of the cover as well as near the screw terminals
Wireless Thermostat
Thermostat Adapter On the back
Mini Remote (Wireless Switch) On the back, towards the bottom
Mini Remote (4-Scene)
Mini Remote (8-Scene)
WiFi Camera This device does not have an Insteon ID
HD WiFi Camera
Outdoor WiFi camera
HD Outdoor WiFi Camera
Open/Close Sensor On the circuit board beneath the enclosure cover
Hidden Door Sensor On the circuit board beneath the battery
Motion Sensor On the back, above the battery cover
Leak Sensor On the bottom
Smoke Bridge On the back
IO Module On the back
Ceiling Fan Controller On the bottom
Dimmer Micro Module On the back
On/Off Micro Module
Open/Close Micro Module
Ballast Dimmer On the top
Dimmer In-Line Module On the back
On/Off In-Line Module
220V Load Controller On the front
Dimmer DIN Rail Module On the back
On/Off DIN Rail Module
MorningLinc On the back
IRLinc Transmitter
IRLinc Receiver
SeriaLinc
Range Extender On the back
Energy Display On the back
iMeter Solo On the back
SynchroLinc
 
 

Using the Insteon Motion Sensor with the Insteon Hub

When you add the Motion Sensor (2842-222) to the Insteon for Hub application, your motion sensor will have extra settings for you to use. These options can be changed at any time by navigating to the Device's settings.

Tap on the motion sensor. These extra settings can be found by tapping "Device Options." After you expand the options you will see the following:

  • Motion LED – This option turns off the red PIR light that flashes in the front of the motion sensor when it detects motion. (It will still operate during setup)
     
  • Night Only – Tells the motion sensor that you want it to work only at night.
     
  • Motion Countdown – The amount of time that a motion sensor will wait before telling linked devices to turn off.
     
  • Light Sensitivity – How sensitive the motion sensor is to detecting light. The lower the number, the less light is needed for the motion sensor to detect daytime while the higher the setting, more light is needed for the motion sensor to read daytime.
     
  • Occupancy Mode – During normal operation, once the countdown is triggered from the motion sensor, the motion sensor will ignore all other motions until the countdown reaches zero, and then the connected devices are turned off. With “Occupancy Mode” enabled, when the motion sensor detects motion, it will restart the countdown timer over and over again until movement is no longer detected.
     
  • On Only Mode – This mode causes the motion sensor to only send the “ON” command and ignore the countdown. The customer will be responsible for turning off the light when they leave the room.

Supported Insteon Devices with the Insteon for Hub App

 

This chart shows supported Insteon devices on iOS, Android, Windows and Windows Phone. The information in this chart is applicable for Insteon Hub (2242-222) and Insteon Hub (2245-222) with the Insteon for Hub app.

For a list of supported devices for the HomeKit-enabled Insteon Hub (2243-222) and Insteon+ app, see this article instead.

If you need help identifying your version of Insteon Hub, see this article.

 
  iOS Android Windows Windows Phone
Dimmer Module Yes Yes Yes Yes
On/Off Module Yes Yes Yes Yes
Outdoor On/Off Module Yes Yes Yes Yes
LED Bulb Yes Yes Yes Yes
LED Bulb for Recessed Lights Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dimmer Switch Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dimmer Switch (1000W) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dimmer Switch (2-Wire) Yes Yes Yes Yes
On/Off Switch Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dimmer Keypad (6-Button) Yes Yes Load Only Load Only
Dimmer Keypad (8-Button) Yes Yes Load Only Load Only
On/Off Keypad (6-Button) Yes Yes Load Only Load Only
On/Off Keypad (8-Button) Yes Yes Load Only Load Only
Dimmer Outlet Yes Yes Yes Yes
On/Off Outlet (2007) Yes Yes Yes Yes
On/Off Outlet (2014) Yes Yes Upper Outlet Only Upper Outlet Only
Wired Thermostat Yes Yes Yes Yes
Wireless Thermostat - - - -
Thermostat Adapter Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mini Remote (Wireless Switch) Yes - - -
Mini Remote (4-Scene) Yes - - -
Mini Remote (8-Scene) Yes - - -
WiFi Camera Yes Yes Yes Yes
HD WiFi Camera Yes Yes - -
Outdoor WiFi camera Yes Yes Yes Yes
HD Outdoor WiFi Camera Yes Yes - -
Open/Close Sensor Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hidden Door Sensor Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motion Sensor Yes Yes Yes Yes
Leak Sensor Yes Yes Yes Yes
Smoke Bridge Yes Yes Yes Yes
IO Module Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ceiling Fan Controller Yes Yes Light Only Light Only
Dimmer Micro Module Yes Yes Yes Yes
On/Off Micro Module Yes Yes Yes Yes
Open/Close Micro Module Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ballast Dimmer Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dimmer In-Line Module Yes Yes Yes Yes
On/Off In-Line Module Yes Yes Yes Yes
220V Load Controller Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dimmer DIN Rail Module Yes Yes Yes Yes
On/Off DIN Rail Module Yes Yes Yes Yes
MorningLinc / MiLock Controller Yes Yes - -
IRLinc Transmitter - - - -
IRLinc Receiver - - - -
SeriaLinc - - - -
Range Extender Yes Yes Yes Yes
Energy Display - - - -
iMeter Solo - - - -
SynchroLinc - - - -
X10 Hub (2012) Only Hub (2012) Only - -

Locate your device's Set Button

Use this article to help locate the set button on your Insteon Device.

 
Device Set Button Location
Hub (2012) On the back panel, next to the power connector. On Insteon Hub (2012), only use the set button when instructed to do so.
Hub (2014) On the back panel, next to the ethernet connector. On Insteon Hub (2014), only use the set button when instructed to do so.
Hub Pro On the back panel, next to the power connector.
Dimmer Module On the right-hand side, beneath the bright and dim buttons
On/Off Module On the right-hand side, beneath the on and off buttons
Outdoor On/Off Module On the bottom, to the right of the controlled power outlet
LED Bulb

LED Bulb does not have a set button. To "press" the set button, follow the following steps:

  • Connect LED Bulb to power
  • Unscrew (or disconnect power) LED Bulb
  • Reinsert (or reconnect power) to LED Bulb
  • LED Bulb will "press" a virtual set button
LED Bulb for Recessed Lights

LED Bulb for Recessed Lights does not have a set button. To "press" the set button, follow the following steps:

  • Connect LED Bulb to power
  • Unscrew (or disconnect power) LED Bulb
  • Reinsert (or reconnect power) to LED Bulb
  • LED Bulb will "press" a virtual set button
Mini Remote (Wireless Switch) On the bottom, between the Micro USB connector and On/Off Switch
Mini Remote (4-Scene) On the bottom, between the Micro USB connector and On/Off Switch
Mini Remote (8-Scene) On the bottom, between the Micro USB connector and On/Off Switch
Dimmer Switch Beneath the paddle, in-line with the switch trim
Dimmer Switch (1000W) Beneath the paddle, in-line with the switch trim
Dimmer Switch (2-Wire) Beneath the paddle, in-line with the switch trim
On/Off Switch Beneath the paddle, in-line with the switch trim
Dimmer Toggle Switch Beneath the toggle switch
On/Off Toggle Switch Beneath the toggle switch
Dimmer Keypad (6-Button) Beneath the Off button, in-line with the keypad trim
Dimmer Keypad (8-Button) Beneath the G and H buttons, in-line with the keypad trim
On/Off Keypad (6-Button) Beneath the Off button, in-line with the keypad trim
On/Off Keypad (8-Button) Beneath the G and H buttons, in-line with the keypad trim
Dimmer Outlet Between the upper and lower outlets
On/Off Outlet (2011) Between the upper and lower outlets
On/Off Outlet (2014) Between the upper and lower outlets. Each set button controls the outlet to which it is nearest.
Wired Thermostat Beneath the cover, in the lower left-hand corner (later versions have the set button exposed through the cover)
Wireless Thermostat Beneath the cover, in the lower left-hand corner
Venstar Thermostat Adapter On the right side, next to the status LED
Open/Close Sensor For models manufactured in 2012 or later, on the top, to the right of the status LED. For models manufactured prior to 2012, beneath the cover between the external sensor terminals and the jumper pins.
Hidden Door Sensor On the top, towards the rear of the sensor in a recessed cove
Motion Sensor Beneath the rear cover, to the right of the jumper pins and sensitivity dials
Leak Sensor On the top, to the right of the status LED and antenna
Smoke Bridge On the right-hand side
IO Module On the right-hand side, next to the status LED
Ceiling Fan Controller On the end nearest the wires, labeled Fan and Light
Dimmer DIN Rail Module On the front, beneath the paddle
On/Off DIN Rail Module On the front, beneath the paddle
Dimmer Micro Module In the upper left corner, beneath the Bright and Dim buttons
On/Off Micro Module In the upper left corner, beneath the On and Off buttons
Open/Close Micro Module In the upper left corner, beneath the Open and Close buttons
0-10V Ballast Dimmer On the right side, next to the status LED
Dimmer In-Line Module On the front, beneath the Off button
On/Off In-Line Module On the front, in the lower left corner
220V Load Controller (Normally Open) On the front, to the left of center
220V Load Controller (Normally Closed) On the front, to the left of center
Door Lock and Deadbolt Controller On the right-hand side, next to the status LED
IR Transmitter On the right-hand side, next to the status LED
IR Receiever On the right-hand side, next to the status LED
Serial Bridge On the right-hand side, next to the status LED
iMeter Solo On the right-hand side, next to the status LED
SynchroLinc On the right-hand side, next to the status LED
Range Extender On the right-hand side
 

Insteon Hub (2012) and Daylight Saving Time

Insteon has identified an issue that may prevent Insteon Hub (2012) from automatically adjusting to Daylight Saving Time on 8 March 2015.

To reset your Hub's internal clock, perform the following actions:

  • Log into your Insteon App
  • Navigate to Settings
  • Select House
  • Select Hub Location and follow the steps to set your Hub's physical location. If you have already performed this step prior, you may need to perform it again to update your Hub's internal clock.

If you do not perform these steps, your Hub should automatically adjust it's internal clock to match Daylight Saving Time but it will do so 24 hours after the official transition.

This issue does not affect Insteon Hub (2014).

2-Wire (AT&T/SBC) Router - Port Forwarding Guide

Note: 2-Wire routers are usually distributed by ATT/SBC in North America

Step 1: Open your web browser and enter router’s IP address (192.168.1.254 by default) in the address bar. Enter username and then password to login.

Step 2: Find and click on the Firewall tab on the top right.

Step 3: Find and click on the Firewall tab on the top right. Once the page is loaded, click on Add a new user-defined application.

 
 

Step 4: For ‘Application Name’ give this entry a name e.g. INSTEON Camera
For ‘Protocol’ Choose ‘TCP’
For ‘Port (or Range)’ in ‘From’ & ‘To’ enter the ports to be forwarded.
Example: 8090 to 8090
For ‘Protocol Timeout (seconds)’ & ‘Map to Host Port’ & ‘Application Type’ you can leave these all at their default values.
Click ‘Add Definition’
Repeat this step for all ports.
Once you have entered all the ports for this entry click ‘Back’

Step 5: For ‘Select a computer’ choose the INSTEON Camera’sIP address to forward the ports to.
Choose ‘Allow individual applications’
Choose ‘User-defined’ from the drop down box
In the list on the left choose the entry you created “INSTEON Camera” and then click ‘Add’
Repeat this step for each entry you need to add.
Once you are all done click ‘Done’

 
 

Step 6: Once you’ve done that, INSTEON Camera should appear in the Hosted Applications
Click the Done button at the bottom right corner of the screen, and you should see the following screen:

Step 7: To view the camera over the internet enter you router external IP address which can be found by typing www.whatismyipaddress.com into your browser.

Enter your IP address (eg. 24.76.212.746): port for the camera (e.g. port 8090).
24.76.212.746:8090 is what should be typed into you browser.

You can check port is forwarded successful or not on
http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/

 
 

Verizon/Actiontec Router/Modem - Port Forwarding Guide

Actiontec GT704WG & GT704WGB gateways

Step 1: Open your web browser and enter router’s IP address (192.168.0.1 by default) in the address bar. Enter username (“admin” by default) and then password (“password” by default).

Step 2: Navigate to Security > Applications. Select the camera on your network where you want to use port forwarding in the PC Name field. Select User in the Category list and click New.

Step 3: Enter a name for your port forwarding rule in the Rule Name field. 
Select TCP in protocol and enter camera’s port number in port start, port end and port map start. Click Apply to save your rule settings.

Click Back to return to the Applications screen.

Step 4: Select the name of the rule you just created in the Available Rules box and click Add to use this port forwarding rule on camera. Click Apply.

You can check port is forwarded successful or not on
http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/

 
 

Thomson TG585 - Router/Modem Port Forwarding Guide

Note: This router/modem forwards based on computer name and not IP address. So there is no need to set a static IP.

Step 1: Open your web browser and enter router’s IP address (192.168.0.1 by default) in the address bar. Enter username ("admin" by default) and then password (blank by default)

Step 2: Navigate to Toolbox Game & ApplicationSharing. Once the page is done loading click on "Create a new game or application".

Step 3: For Name, give the new rule a name.
Choose "Manual Entry of Port Maps and then click "Next".

Step 4: For 'Protocol' Choose 'TCP'. For 'Port Range' enter camera’s port. Example: 2100 to 2100.  Click 'Add'.

Step 5: In the "Game or Application" list, choose the name of the new rule you created.
For "Device" you can either choose the computer name to forward to, or choose "User-Defined" to manually enter a IP address.
If you choose "User-Defined" a new text box will show up, enter the local IP to forward to here. 
Once you are all done click 'Add'.
If camera is "User-Defined", set a static IP address for camera first.

You can check port is forwarded successful or not on
http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports

 
 

Netgear Router - Port Forwarding Guide

Step 1: Open your web browser and enter router’s IP address (192.168.0.1 by default) in the address bar. Enter username ("admin" by default) and then password (blank by default)

Step 2: Navigate to Port Forwarding/Port Triggering and select Port ForwardingSelect HTTP from the Service Name drop-down listClick Add Service button.

 
 

In the Service Name, type a name, like “camera”
In the Service Type, select TCP/UDP.
In the Starting Port, enter camera’s port number. Eg:8090
In the Ending Port, enter camera’s port number. Eg:8090
In the Server IP Address, enter camera’s IP address. Eg:192.168.1.5
Click Apply. You may need to restart the router for the changes to take effect.

 
 

You can check port is forwarded successful or not on
http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/

 
 

Linksys/Cisco Router - Port Forwarding Guide

Step 1: Open your web browser and enter router’s IP address (192.168.0.1 by default) in the address bar. Enter username ("admin" by default) and then password (blank by default)

Step 2: Click Applications & Gaming > Single Port Forwarding tab.
You enter a name what you like for the port forwarding. (Eg: Camera01)
Enter camera’s port number in External Port and Internal Port, select TCP for Protocol. (Eg: 8090)
Enter camera’s IP address and check Enable box. (Eg: 192.168.1.190)
After completing all the necessary entries, go to the bottom and click Save Settings.

 
 

You can check port is forwarded successful or not on
http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/

 
 

D-Link Router - Port Forwarding Guide

Step 1: Open your web browser and enter router’s IP address (192.168.0.1 by default) in the address bar. Enter username ("admin" by default) and then password (blank by default).

Step 2: Navigate to Advanced > Virtual Server
Enter the following information:
Check the box next to Enable.
Enter camera’s port in Service Ports. (Eg: 8090) 
Enter camera’s IP address in Service IP. (Eg: 192.168.0.190) 
Click Always in schedule.
Click Apply and then click Restart to save your changes.

 
 

You can check port is forwarded successful or not on
http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/

 
 

Belkin Router - Port Forwarding Guide

Step 1: Open your web browser and enter router’s IP address (192.168.0.1 by default) in the address bar. Enter username your router password (the default password is blank).

Step 2: Navigate to Firewall > Virtual Servers

 
 

Step 3: Check Enable
In the Description column enter a description of your network device (e.g. INSTEON Camera 1)
In “Inbound port” enter camera’s port number.
Next choose the “Type” you want to use. (For INSTEON cameras we will use TCP or Both)
Enter the Camera’s IP address in “Private IP Address”
In “Private port” enter camera’s port number.
Repeat step 5 for any more ports you want to forward.
Click on “Apply Changes”

You can check port is forwarded successful or not on
http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/

 
 

Port Forwarding Guides

The port forwarding set up is reliant upon the specific brand and model number of the router being used. The Insteon Hub (2012) and Insteon WiFi Cameras require forwarding for access to your network device from outside of your home network. The new Insteon Hub (2014) does not require port forwarding. Regardless of the router being used, the process of port forwarding is similar. Below is a list of port forwarding guides for popular routers:

Please follow the link below if your router is not listed.

Port Forwarding Guides

Understanding Linking

Links are One-Way

When linking Insteon devices, the links that are created are one-way.
 

Switch A will turn Switch B On and Off but
Switch B cannot turn Switch A On or Off

Links Remember a Device's State

The current state of the controlled device is stored in the link: On, Off, or Dimmed.

The switch will turn on the Lamp Dimmer to 75% brightness.


Controllers

Insteon devices that can turn other devices On or Off are called controllers.
 

Sensors, Switches, Keypads, and the Hub are common controllers.

Responders

Insteon devices that receive the command of a controller are called responders.

Switches, Keypads, Plug-In Modules and In-Line Modules  are common responders.


Controller-Only

Some devices, like sensors, can only control other devices.
 

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The Motion Sensor will turn on the Switch but the switch cannot control the Motion Sensor.

Responder-Only

Some devices  cannot control other devices; these devices only receive Insteon commands.

The LED Bulb cannot control the Dimmer Switch but the Dimmer Switch can control the LED Bulb.


Grouping Devices

You may want to group together two devices, for example, in a virtual-three way configuration. For Insteon, this is called cross linking.

To mirror Switch A to Switch B so that they each control one another and the connected load, Cross Linking is necessary. 

Use Cross Linking

To Cross Link, simply turn on the devices and perform the linking process twice, once in each direction.

Link Switch A to Switch B and repeat to link Switch B to Switch A