Insteon Linking and Unlinking Two Switches or Dimmers

Insteon Linking and Unlinking Two Switches or Dimmers

 

Insteon dimmers and switches can easily be linked so they can control each other.  When linking devices there can be a one way link where Switch A controls Switch B but Switch B does not control Switch A.  Or devices can be cross linked so both respond in kind when they are manually controlled.

To Link Insteon Dimmers/Switches:

  • Turn the 'responder' switch or dimmer to the on level you want it to be at when the controller turns it on.  In the case of an on/off switch this would be typically turned 'on'.  In the case of a dimmer you can select a dim level
  • Press and hold the Set Button of the controlling switch for about 3 seconds until it beeps and the LED on the left flashes green
  • Press and hold the Set Button of the responder switch for about 3 seconds until it beeps once and the LED flashes.
  • You have created a one way link

To Cross Link Insteon Dimmers/Switches, repeat the above process only in reverse.

To Unlink:

  • Press and hold the set button on the 'controller' until it beeps and the LED starts flashing green
  • Release
  • Press and hold the set button again until it beeps and the LED starts flashing RED
  • On the responder you are now looking to unlink, press and hold the set button for about 3 seconds until it beeps.

See our instructional video for a demonstration.

 

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