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Insteon Home Automation Controller Overview – ISY-99i

Insteon devices can be linked together to do basic home automation tasks like pressing a single button to dim the lights and turn on a TV. But if you want to run programs on a schedule, create advanced behaviors or access your devices from the Internet via a web browser, a home automation controller or [...]

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Install a SmartHome ToggleLinc Remote Control Light Switch – Part 2

This article is continued from Part 1. I’m ready to begin wiring in the ToggleLinc for the porch lights and reconnect the 2nd light switch for the interior light in the double gang box. Ground Wire Connections I begin by making the grounding wire connections: The NM 14/2 ground wires from the house wiring are twisted together with a [...]

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Install a SmartHome ToggleLinc Remote Control Light Switch – Part 1

I’ve always liked the concept of Home Automation – it’s really cool (and helpful) to turn on/off lights and appliances remotely over the Internet, from my iPhone or because I’m too lazy to walk over and turn flip a switch! The Insteon® technology by SmartLabs® uses the existing 120VAC electrical wiring in the home and radio-frequency [...]

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