Insteon Dimmer Module

Over the past 6 months i've installed 2 of this particular lamplinc, 1 of the older non- dual band lamplinc, a new dual band outlet receptacle (not sure the proper name), a number of switches and two 8 button keypads. I've also got the HomeLinc software and a Smartlinc (used exclusively as a timer for exterior lights).The new dual band module is much smaller than the older version. That alone is worth the [small] price difference. The extra 1/3 thickness really makes a difference when trying to get the product behind a bookshelf. The appearance is clean and simple. Not sure if the dual band is really needed but it's nice not to have phase couplers (warts as i've heard them called) installed throughout the house.A few tips about insteon in general:First, once you start you won't want to stop. It felt like I was ordering things (mostly from amazon for free PRIME shipping) every other day.Second, I have most of the first floor under Insteon control and I cannot imagine doing the programing with either the HomeLinc software or something similar. For the 8 button switches I have multiple scenes and would have pulled my hair out trying to program it all manually.Third, if you get 6 or 8 button switches spend the $20 and get custom buttons made. It will impress your friends and most importantly stop your wife from complaining "the house is smarter than me."Lastly, get the HomeLinc or similar software. Did I mention this before? Really, just do it... Imagine you have a program set up with 3 lamps and 2 circuits of overhead lights and your wife mentions "I still think this is a little too bright for the mornings." WIthout software this is a nightmare to fix. With the software you can make the adjustments in 3 minutes. It took my family a month or so to get the system dialed in exactly for our needs. The software made me utilize the system much more than I would of if everything was manual.Good luck and happy automation.

Absolutely love the system. Works like a charm. Bought two mini remotes, a hard wired wall switch and three dimmers for a bedroom.Few things you should know:-When programming, make sure all lights involved are turned on. The outlet should have power, the dimmer should be powered on, and the lamp switch should be turned on-You don't need a big controller or anything. The mini remote works just fine-The programming is easy once you get the hang of it. Just takes a little while to learn-The products all work together really nicelyMy only complaints are:-Support line takes forever to get through to. > 30 min on hold is too long! Worth the wait - they're good when you do get through-Cost - it's too much. > $300 for a single room. I think it's worth it but it's still expensive

The device, when it works, works as described.Programming is improved over the previous generation. After the initial pairing with a controller like the Insteon Hub, its scene memberships can be adjusted without having to press the Set button, which cuts legwork.Performance is fine. It mostly works with dimmable LEDs, with the normal LED gap between "off" and about 10%. Doesn't seem to make any singing noises when dimming. Receives commands more often than not. "Dual-band" is a real improvement over wireline-only. The onboard buttons are a courteous design gesture.The unit is smaller than the previous generation, but it lacks the pass-through plug, which means you'll be shopping for outlet strips with orthogonal plugs.The packing material is minimal and convenient, except the the unit itself is wrapped in clear tape to protect its finish. Removing the tape is the clumsiest and slowest part of unpacking and installing the device.In short, a user who is already invested somewhat in Insteon will find this unit to be more of the same.Someone who doesn't already have other Insteon devices should be sure to consider alternatives. While Insteon works well enough and is easy enough to use and to maintain, the devices are prone to failure. It's a strong effort from the designers and engineers, but the factory seems to let units out the door that barely pass testing. Compounding the frustration of losing a failed device is the requirement that you factory-reset all the controllers that were paired to it. There is no other way to unlink a device if it isn't working. The control network is also somewhat fiddly; the design is reasonable, and it's impressive that it works at all, but in practice, in a typical house, signals are often lost.So these things are fine. For a few rooms, they make for a nice-to-have. Just be prepared to send one or two back eventually.

I have a switch in the master bedroom that only controls a useless outlet but I wanted to control the nightstand lights, so I bought one of these and a ToggleLinc dimmer. I wired the useless outlet live all the time, and replaced the switch with the ToggleLinc. I plugged the lamps into this LampLinc and it works great!Added benefits, the ToggleLinc has an LED that leads me to the switch in the dark. The LampLinc has up/down buttons so I don't have to get out of bed to turn the light off or on (or dim). I can't reach the outlet from the bed so I plugged this and the lamp in an extension cord and placed it near the bed. There is a red/green led in the LampLinc to stear me to the switch in the dark. The lamp can be dimmed for romantic atmosphere. And when you turn it on or off it ramps up/down so it doesn't shock the system with a rapid light change. It's quiet, no loud click like my old X10 control.A little pricey but I've been using Insteon for years without any issues.Well the wall switch/dimmer died last year - it was 3 years old, and the lamp module just died - it was also 3 years old. I opened each and found burnt components. Figures. They have a 2 year warranty. So between the 2 units, its costing me about $30 a year to control my bedroom light.

Replaces a unit that failed after 6 years

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