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World's First INSTEON In-Wall Keypad Controller with On/Off Switch
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KeypadLinc - INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with On / Off Switch, White
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Overview

  • Two products in one: In-wall controller and 13-Amp On/Off switch
  • Controls any load type, such as fluorescent lights, fans, and motors!
  • Monitor and control five different devices or sets of devices
  • Create whole-house lighting scenes in minutes
  • Visually displays the status of any linked device with the built-in white LEDs
  • A new, more robust, dual-band version of this keypad is now available. Learn more.

Essential Info

Fill your entire home with personalized mood lighting for any occasion. INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with On/Off Switch is more than a local controller. You can use this 6-button controller to monitor and control five different devices or sets of devices in and around your home. You can even use KeypadLinc as a central monitoring and controlling device: Install one by your front door and link up to five individual lights or groups of lights, and you'll be able to see the on/off status of each light by looking at the keypad. If you forgot to turn off your bedroom light on your way out in the morning, you could simply press the corresponding keypad button to turn it off without having to run all the way back to the bedroom.

Need to control more lights from this location? You can easily change this 6-button KeypadLinc to an 8-button keypad using the White 8 Button Change Kit for KeypadLinc. You can also change colors when you redecorate using these kits, also available in Ivory, Almond, Black, Brown, and Gray.

You can also install a KeypadLinc in the bedroom to see if the kids have gotten up in the middle of the night. Each KeypadLinc button can perform up to four different functions, such as on, off, brighten, and dim. For the ultimate in elegance, custom laser-etched 4 small, 2 large keypad button sets are available. You can save by purchasing your KeypadLinc plus etched buttons together in an 8-button configuration or 6-button configuration.

INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with On/Off Switch allows you to include fluorescent or non-dimmable lights, fans, and other appliances in your INSTEON network. KeypadLinc is made to run silently no matter what kind of device you connect to it. KeypadLinc functions only as an on/off switch for local load, but allows On/Off Bright/Dim control to other linked INSTEON devices. If you need to control incandescent bulbs, low-voltage halogen (e.g. track), and other low-voltage lights with magnetic or dimmable electronic transformers, try connecting it to the KeypadLinc Dimmer.

Now available in a commercial grade, dual-band, 20 Amp/1800 Watt version for controlling heavy duty loads. This newer version also supports up to 277VAC so that you can use it in commercial buildings.

How many times have you jumped into bed and forgotten to turn the lights off? With INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with On/Off Switch you have the convenience of built-in status LEDs so you can see which light has been left on. Then by adding a bedside ControLinc, you can turn off those lights without getting out of bed. Never come home to a dark house again: Install INSTEON HouseLinc 2 Desktop Software on your computer to schedule any KeypadLinc or any other INSTEON-compatible device to turn on or off at any specific time or even at sunrise and sunset.

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    Manuals/Software

    What's Included

  • INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with On/Off Switch
  • Quick-Start Guide
  • 2 mounting screws
  • 4 wire nuts
  • White trim frame
  • 6 pre-printed opaque white buttons
  • Wall plate sold separately
  • More Info

    Customizing Your KeypadLinc Buttons

    Popular Pre-printed Buttons

    Popular 25-50-button Set for KeypadLincWe have compiled data on our most commonly requested custom etched buttons (below) and put together two affordable, convenient multi-packs. The 25-pack features the most popular rooms and devices requested by customers, while the 50-pack includes the same as the 25-pack but with an additonal 20 names and 5 duplicate named buttons for those more common rooms/devices in the home. Give your KeypadLinc the ultimate in custom personalization, without the custom price tag! Available in White.
    Popular 25-Button Set for KeypadLinc, White
    Popular 50-Button Set for KeypadLinc, White


    Custom Laser-Etched ButtonsExample of Custom Laser-Etched Buttons

    KeypadLinc comes with a standard set of buttons; however they won't tell you what lights, appliances or scenes they control. Custom etched buttons are available that take the guesswork out of using your KeypadLinc by indicating the exact function of each button. 6-button or 8-button configurations are hand printed to your desired text, putting you in control. For the ultimate appearance and ease of use, custom etched buttons will provide a professional finish to any home installation. Available in White, Black, Almond, Light Almond, Ivory, Gray and Brown.

    Custom-Etched 6-Button Set for KeypadLinc
    Custom-Etched 8-Button Set for KeypadLinc

    Clear KeypadLinc Buttons6 or 8-Button Change Kit for KeypadLinc, Clear

    Replace the included opaque buttons with clear buttons, which allow you to print your own labels for easily identifying lights and scenes. This complete set of clear buttons includes two large and eight small buttons, so you'll have enough to personalize your KeypadLinc whether you have a 6-button or 8-button configuration.
    6 or 8-Button Change Kit for KeypadLinc, Clear


    Blank KeypadLinc ButtonsBlank 10-Button Set for KeypadLinc, White

    This Blank 10-Button Set is great way to replace the standard buttons with blank buttons that offer a clean look and finish. These blank buttons can also be used to indicate an unused button or as a placeholder for a future INSTEON application. Only available in White.
    Blank 10-Button Set for KeypadLinc, White


    LED Color Change KitLED Color Change Kit for KeypadLinc, 4-Color

    Don't want White LED backlights? Perhaps you want to make a red backlight for the button that controls your security lights. Or maybe you just want to match a particular style of the room. This kit comes with colored diffusers that allow you to change the color to Red, Green, Amber, or Blue. Each kit includes diffusers to change the colors of up to four KeypadLincs - one in each color.
    LED Color Change Kit for KeypadLinc, 4-Color


    Easy To Install
    INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with On/Off Switch is easy to install and set up and yet so affordable, you'll be able to replace many of your switches with KeypadLinc. Just remove the old switch, reattach the line, load, and ground wires with the addition of the neutral wire using the included wire nuts, and you're done.

    Scene Lighting
    Scenes allow you to control multiple lights with one button. You can save and control up to five different individual lights, multi-light scenes, or even your whole home. Because KeypadLinc can be a member of more than 400 scenes (i.e. "Movie Time," "Party," "Romance," etc.), you'll be able to launch various lighting scenarios with a press of one of the keypad buttons. These are elegant features usually found only in systems costing tens of thousands of dollars and requiring extensive rewiring of your home. All remotely controlled lights can ramp to your independently desired brightness levels at your chosen ramp rates, so one set of lights can dim slowly while another set turns off instantly, all controlled with one command from one button.

    Monitor Other Devices
    The buttons on INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with On/Off Switch illuminate when ON signals are sent and when signals are detected from other INSTEON devices linked to KeypadLinc. This allows the KeypadLinc to monitor lights in other rooms, which is incredibly useful if you want to control lights that aren't easily seen from the location, like those in bedrooms, bathrooms, basements, garages, attics, etc.

    Flexible Setup
    The KeypadLinc gives you tremendous flexibility with controlling your lighting system. Other wall-mounted keypads only provide on/off control of all devices, however; KeypadLinc button can perform up to four different functions. Press a button once for ON; press again for OFF. Press and hold to brighten, press and hold again to dim. If you prefer, turn off the toggle feature to send the same command every time. This is a helpful feature when programming an "all on" command button to press when you get home or "all off" command button to press when you leave for the day.

    Make it Portable
    Mount this keypad in a Tabletop Enclosure, and you'll be able to plug it into any indoor outlet for portable remote control of your home's lights and appliances.

    Create Multi-Way Circuits
    KeypadLinc allows you to customize your lighting setup no matter how your house is wired. It's simple to create a 3-, 4-, or 5-way circuit. First replace all of the existing switches you want to include in the circuit with either a KeypadLinc, INSTEON SwitchLinc Dimmer, or a INSTEON SwitchLinc Relay (Non-Dimmable). The main controller must be connected to the standard wires, load, line, neutral, and ground. The secondary switches only need to be connected to line, neutral, and ground. No traveler wires are needed, so it is easy to place one of the switches wherever you need it. Cross-linking all of the companion switches to the master switch is the last step in the process.

    Compatibility
    INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with On/Off Switch is fully INSTEON-compatible and X10 ready. Homeowners with existing X10 networks can easily migrate to an INSTEON network without having to discard all their existing X10 devices. The KeypadLinc can respond to X10 commands from an X10 controller, and it can send X10 commands to X10 devices. Please note that INSTEON devices repeat INSTEON signals but not X10.

    Slim Design
    Similar keypads are much deeper than KeypadLinc. Thanks to its slim design, it makes installation easy, even in small junction boxes.

    Non-Volatile Memory
    All KeypadLinc settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are not lost during power failures. Additionally, in the event of a power loss, the KeypadLinc will return to its last on/off state when power is restored.

    Certifications and Warranty
    All KeypadLinc products are safety approved. The factory for SmartLabs Design Products is ISO9001 certified. In order to meet the ISO 9001.pdf standards, the entire factory underwent rigorous inspections of procedures and policies before being certified. The certification received was based on its dedication to high-quality management systems and strict adherence of quality control systems and guidelines. Because of this, Smarthome stands behind the entire KeypadLinc line of products with a full 2-year warranty.

    Specifications

    Specifications

    General
    Brand:Smarthome
    Manufacturer Product No.:2486SWH6, KeypadLinc - INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with On / Off Switch, White
    UPC:689076407847
    Patent No.:U.S. Patent No. 7,345,998, International patents pending
    Warranty:2 years, limited
    Operation
    LED IndicatorOne per button; LED reflects status of button or remote device(s)
    Operation ModesINSTEON only, X10 only, INSTEON and X10 Combo Mode
    Combo Mode Message OrderINSTEON, INSTEON cleanup, X10
    Multi-Way Circuit SupportOne INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with On/Off Switch controls load, Cross-Link any number of Keypad INSTEON deviceor other INSTEON Controllers
    ON/OFF Button Pairs1 Pair (6 button only)
    Setup MemoryNon-volatile EEPROM
    Audio Alert Beeper, can be disabled
    INSTEON Features
    INSTEON Addresses1 hard-coded out of 16,777,216 possible
    INSTEON Links417
    INSTEON Powerline Frequency131.65 KHz
    INSTEON Minimum Transmit Level3.2 Vpp into 5 Ohms
    INSTEON Minimum Receive Level10 mV
    INSTEON Messages RepeatedYes
    Mechanical
    Button Type6 mechanical momentary contact type buttons
    Button AppearanceSolid white pre-printed plastic caps, with LED backlighting
    Wire Nuts4 included
    Operating ConditionsIndoors, 32 to 104°F, up to 85% relative humidity
    Dimensions4.1" H x 1.8" W x 1.2" D
    Weight3.6 oz
    Electrical
    Supply Voltage120 Volts AC +/- 10%, 60 Hertz, single phase
    Power Wire Leads6", 16 AWG, stranded, 600V, 105°C insulation, ends stripped and tinned, LINE (black), LOAD (red), NEUTRAL (white)
    Ground Lead6", 18 AWG, stranded, bare copper
    Load TypesWired-in incandescent lighting and inductive loads
    Neutral WireRequired
    Maximum Load13 Amps; 480 Watts (for incandescent loads)
    Power Consumption:0.72 Watts
    CertificationSafety tested for use in USA and Canada (ETL #3017581)
    X10 Features
    X10 Primary Address1 optional (comes unassigned)
    X10 Scene Addresses255 possible
    X10 Controllable Addresses5 X10 address (one per button sent when pressed)
    X10 Status ResponseSupported
    X10 Powerline Frequency121 KHz
    X10 Minimum Transmit Level3.2 Vpp into 5 Ohms
    X10 Minimum Receive Level20 mVpp nominal
    X10 Messages RepeatedNo


    Images/Video

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    Reviews

    199 Ratings
    5 star: 63%  (125)
    4 star: 24%  (47)
    3 star: 9%  (18)
    2 star: 2%  (4)
    1 star: 3%  (5)
    Average Customer Rating
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    EDWARD -- priest river, ID   10/20/2011
    Works as advertised. no problems!
    MARK -- saint louis, MO   10/15/2011
    very easy to set up
    CHARLIE -- sanborn, NY   10/4/2011
    So far we're lovin' this. This is a first purchase as we're just getting into the Insteon equipment. I like the button feel and so does my wife (important!) and installing it was pretty straightforward. I linked a button to a an Icon Relay out in my workshop (40 feet away on a subpanel) and everything is working fine.
    LEW -- del mar, CA   9/4/2011
    Works as per specs; no problem.
    DAN -- las vegas, NV   8/22/2011
    works well. The style, form and function are intuitive and fit the style.
    DUSTIN -- essex junction, VT   6/9/2011
    works as advertised. good product.
    MIKE -- ambler, PA   5/2/2011
    Same as above, A+
    CAMERON -- thornton, CO   3/28/2011
    Works very well and is almost silent. Controls a mix of Insteon and X10 without any issues and I love the fact I can see what other lights are turned on. I should have gotten the 8 buttons though.
    RAEFORD -- clover, SC   3/28/2011
    These are easy to install and provide a cental spot to control lights from. I should have had this technology long ago.
    ROBERT -- reston, VA   3/18/2011
    Had to hire electrician to bring in neutral wire. Installation of your product went well after that.
    ERIC -- valrico, FL   3/12/2011
    Excellent product! Very easy to program, and works very well with Indigo 4.X. Would be event better if the default setup was 8 buttons vs. 6. But there's a kit for that, so it's not a big deal.
    JAMES -- granbury, TX   3/1/2011
    Works as planned. However, I installed this unit in a counter-top, near the sink. The outlet box is mounted sideways, at 90degrees from vertical. I haven't yet checked into the possibility of getting customized buttons etched at 90deg from vertical.
    PIERRE -- carleton place, ON   2/17/2011
    Installed quickly and easily. Switching from X10 to Insteon and it is great that all the insteon devices can handle both technologies at the same time. Make the transition seamless and allows for older technology to work with thenew.
    HENRY -- cottage grove, OR   1/31/2011
    They work as advertised, easy to install, I plan to add more of these to my system.
    COREY -- portland, OR   1/30/2011
    Easier to program than my old X10 varieties.
    MIKE -- hot springs, AR   1/17/2011
    Used to control my living room ceiling fan and exerior lighting. Worked exactly as described. Wiring diagram was easy to follow.
    MATT -- altadena, CA   1/14/2011
    It would be great if the 8 button plastic face was also included in the box as it has been in the past.
    CLAUDE -- monrovia, CA   1/7/2011
    Replaced an old (pre-insteon) Keypadlinc 12073 that had failed. Got the switched on/off buttons working but have yet to get the 4 smaller buttons as the programming is significantly different between the original keypadlincs and the newer insteon switches. Everything else in my house is x10 so I'm not going to be able to make full use of the new features.
    BROCK -- mcdade, TX   12/18/2010
    Keypads work great and gives a quick status of what's on. Linking multiple keypads and switches adds incredible convenience for turning on all outside lights from different locations. Also, light from keypad makes for good nightlight. Also, ability to expand to 8-buttons and be able to get custom etched buttons is appealing.
    GUILLERMO -- miami, FL   12/6/2010
    Nice product. Works great just out of the box

    Accessories

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    Custom-Etched KeypadLinc 6-Button Set  Custom-Etched KeypadLinc 8-Button Set  KeypadLinc LED Kit, 4-Color  Ivory 6 Button Change Kit For KeypadLinc 
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    Black 8 Button Change Kit For KeypadLinc  Brown 8 Button Change Kit For KeypadLinc  Gray 8 Button Change Kit For KeypadLinc  Blank 10-button Set For Keypadlinc, White 
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    Popular 25-button Set For KeypadLinc, White  Popular 50-button Set For KeypadLinc, White     
    Popular 25-button Set For KeypadLinc, White  Popular 50-button Set For KeypadLinc, White     

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