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Review on πŸ”† INSTEON Keypad Dimmer Switch: Dual-Band, 6-Button, Light Almond - Innovative Lighting Control Solution by Rex Bareham

Revainrating 4 out of 5

It costs money.

It is true that Insteon devices can fail during the lifespan of Spam. However, this is the best option if you need a simple or complex installation. You can install 02 switches in your home and connect them into a triple without a hub or controller. You can add a hub and sync these switches as you wish. I have installed Smart Switches as a home automation integrator for the last 15 years and have used Insteon, Radio RA, Belkin IP Switches and Z-Wave. At the moment I only use Insteon. I have installed and automated over 30 homes with Insteon and most of them have an average of 50 devices each. I have used ISY, Insteon Hub and more recently Homeseer to integrate different technologies into a single system and customize tablet interfaces. I only use Insteon for the lighting because it's easy to replace if the unit fails. This is the only one that doesn't require a controller to communicate between two devices. You can install and link 02 devices. Also the fact that he uses a dual method of communicating with each other via radio and using current house wiring to send and receive information. It integrates seamlessly with Alexa and the Google Assistant. So you can use from 02 to hundreds of switches. Create scenes and fully automate your home thanks to the integration with Homeseer. I'm doing a run because some devices can fail within 2 years. But if necessary, it is easy to replace and reprogram. I have homes that have used Insteon for about 10 years and the customers are very happy.

Pros
  • Durable surface
Cons
  • Difficult to say