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Wall Switches, Keypads & Touchscreens Type
Wall Switches & Dimmers
Load Type
Incandescent / Halogen
Magnetic Low Voltage
Compatibility
Elk : M1
INSTEON
X10 Compatible
Features
2-Way Communication
Adjustable On Levels
Dimming
Interchangeable Faceplates
LED Feedback
Multi-Way Ready
Professional Installation
Scene Capability
# of Loads
1 Load
# of Buttons
1 Button
Trim Plate Design
Decora / Paddle
Color
White
Maximum # of Buttons
1 Button Max
Maximum Incandescent Load
300 Watts.
Ease of Installation
Beginner (Installs < 10 minutes)
Brand
Smarthome
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ICON Dimmer Switch
ICON Dimmer - INSTEON Remote Control Dimmer Switch
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ICON Dimmer - INSTEON Remote Control Dimmer Switch
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Overview

  • Similar features to our SwitchLinc Dimmer (#2476d) for a lower price
  • Control lights remotely, turning them on and off and adjusting brightness levels
  • Create whole-house lighting design scenes in minutes
  • Easy-to-install dimmer uses INSTEON technology for superior performance and reliability
  • Note: ICON Relays & Dimmers are not eligible for coupon discounts

Essential Info

What is ICON?
ICON by Smarthome is our newest line of lighting and appliance control products utilizing INSTEON technology. ICON is our value-oriented line of products and has several of the same features as our regular products without the added cost. ICON is another great addition to Smarthome's INSTEON family of products.

ICON Dimmer Switch — The Economic Full-Featured, Remote-Controllable Dimmer
Make your home the envy of your friends and neighbors with the cool and easy-to-use ICON Dimmer Switch. ICON Dimmer Switches make it extremely affordable to replace every switch in your house with an INSTEON-compatible dimmer switch. Setting up your entire home with customized lighting control is easy. From pressing the paddle directly to dim the lights to having all of your lights turn off with the press of a single button, this dimmer can do it all. The ICON Dimmer Switch has 32 brightness levels, which makes setting your lights to the perfect intensity very easy. This dimmer switch can control incandescent loads; if you need to control a fluorescent light fixture, or a non-dimmable appliance, try the ICON On/Off Switch.

How many times have you jumped into bed and forgotten to turn the lights off? With the ICON dimmer's remote control ability, you can have the convenience of adding a bedside controller to turn off your lights after you get into bed. Never come home to a dark house again: Install HouseLinc 2 - INSTEON Desktop Software on your computer to schedule any ICON Dimmer Switch or any INSTEON-compatible device to turn on or off at any specific time or even at sunrise and sunset. The ICON Dimmer Switch can control up to a 300-watt load. If a larger load is required, try either the 600-watt SwitchLinc Dimmer, or the 1000-watt SwitchLinc Dimmer. Please note that this switch ships with an amber LED; customizable light pipes are not compatible with ICON switches.

Note: As with all wall dimmers, the ICON Dimmer Switch may feel warm during operation. Rigorously tested and approved to UL-standards, the amount of heat generated falls well within approved limits and poses no threat to your home or the lifespan of the device.




Important notes:
  • SLD/INSTEON product & customer service support available at the INSTEON Gold Line at 1-800-762-7845 Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm ET

Manuals/Software

What's Included


  • ICON Dimmer Switch
  • Quick Start Guide
  • 2 mounting screws
  • 3 wire nuts
  • White paddle pre-installed
  • More Info

    Easy To Install
    ICON Dimmer Switch is so easy to install and set up and yet so affordable, you'll want to replace all your switches with ICON Dimmer Switches. Just remove the old switch, reattach the existing line, load, and ground wires with the addition of the neutral wire using the included wire nuts, and you're done.

    Learn more about INSTEON here.

    Not sure which to choose?
    For more features, increased flexibility and a customizable look, upgrade to the INSTEON SwitchLinc Dimmers.

    Below is a comparison between the SwitchLinc 1000W, SwitchLinc, and the ICON Dimmer Switch.

    Smarthome Design Product No.:SwitchLinc Dimmer 1000W 2476DH
    SwitchLinc Dimmer 2476D
    ICON Dimmer Switch 2876DB
    INSTEON Compatible:YesYesYes
    Maximum Load:1000W600W300W
    INSTEON Scenes:41741730
    Status LED:Yes (1 white - customizable to blue, red, green, amber Color Change Kit)Yes (1 white - customizable to blue, red, green, amber Color Change Kit)Yes ( 1 amber)
    Brightness indicator:Yes 9 White LEDsYes 9 White LEDsNo
    Customizable Brightness indicator:Yes - customizable to blue, red, green, and amber Color Change KitYes - customizable to blue, red, green, and amber Color Change KitNo
    Included paddles:White onlyWhite onlyWhite only
    Changeable paddle colors:Yes (customizable to ivory, gray, black, brown, and almond)Yes (customizable to ivory, gray, black, brown, and almond)Yes (customizable to ivory, gray, black, brown, and almond)
    Adjustable Ramp Rate(s):Yes - levels from .1 to 8 minutesYes - levels from .1 to 8 minutesNo - 2 second only
    Preset on level(s):Yes - levels from 1% to 100%Yes - levels from 1% to 100%Yes - levels from 1% to 100%
    X10 Ready:YesYesYes
    X10 Primary Address:1 Optional (comes unassigned), any of 256 possible1 Optional (comes unassigned), any of 256 possible1 Optional (comes unassigned), any of 256 possible
    X10 Scenes:000
    Warranty:2 years2 years1 year


    Quality Construction
    Unlike other switches, the ICON Dimmer Switch offers the natural feel of well-built dimmers. You'll love the crisp, tactile response with each touch instead of the mushy feeling of other brands. The amber LED indicates the current on/off status of the lights being controlled. The ICON Dimmer Switch is designed and manufactured to high-end specifications and goes through over 10 quality control tests before arriving at your doorstep. This Decora-style switch will blend with any room's look. A white paddle is preinstalled on each ICON Dimmer Switch, but additional paddle colors are available and sold separately. Choose the color that best suits your room's decor: Almond, Black, Brown, or Grey. Two paddles are included in each color-change set. Don't forget to order a matching wall plate.

    Brightness Levels
    You can adjust the brightness level of the controlled lamp locally by pressing and holding the top or bottom of the ICON Dimmer Switch. This is especially helpful when you want to create a theatrical experience when watching your favorite movie. You can also adjust the brightness remotely by using a controller that sends signals to brighten or dim the light. Now you won't even have to leave the comfort of your couch to dim the light: Your tabletop ControLinc can be placed within arm's reach and plugged into any outlet. When you turn on the ICON Dimmer Switch, it automatically comes on to full brightness. Setting the preset on level will make the dimmer stop at your preferred choice of 32 brightness levels. This is a great feature for your home theater to improve TV viewing. An amber LED indicates the current status of the light being controlled. When the ICON Dimmer is turned off, the amber LED illuminates to help with finding the switch in the dark.

    Create Multi-Way Circuits
    The ICON Dimmer Switch 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 ICON Dimmer Switch. The main dimmer must be connected to the standard wires: load, line, neutral, and ground. The secondary dimmers only need to be connected to line, neutral, and ground. No traveler wires are needed, so it is easy to place one of the dimmers wherever you need it. Cross-linking all of the companion dimmers to the master dimmer is the last step in the process for a flexible, fully functional multi-way circuit. Note: anytime the ICON Dimmer Switch are placed direct adjacent to one another, you must subtract 50 watts of capacity from each dimmer. If three dimmers are adjacent to one another, then 100 watts must be subtracted from the capacity of the center dimmer. If more capacity is needed, start out with the higher-rated SwitchLinc Dimmer 600W or the SwitchLinc Dimmer 1000W.

    Scene Lighting
    Scenes allow you to control multiple lights, rooms or even the whole home with a single command. Because the ICON Dimmer Switch can be a member of 30 scenes (i.e. "Sleep Time," "Movie Time," "Romance," etc.), you'll be able to launch various lighting scenarios with a single button press. These are elegant features usually found only in systems costing tens of thousands of dollars and requiring extensive rewiring of your home. All linked lights can brighten or dim to your independently preset brightness levels. So one set of lights can dim while another set turns off instantly, all controlled with one command from one button. If you want to control multiple scenes for one controller, upgrade to the KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer.

    Compatibility
    ICON Dimmer Switch is 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. X10 ready means that it 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. The ICON dimmer is not X10 scene compatible.

    Slim Design
    Similar dimmers are up to 50 percent deeper than the ICON Dimmer Switch. Thanks to its slim design, it makes installation easy even in small junction boxes.

    Non-Volatile Memory
    All ICON Dimmer Switch settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are not lost during power failures. Additionally, in the event of a power loss, the ICON Dimmer Switch will return to its last brightness level when power is restored.

    Certifications and Warranty
    All ICON products are safety approved. The factory for SmartLabs Design Products is ISO9001 certified. In order to meet the ISO 9001 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 ICON line of products with a full 1-year warranty.

    Specifications

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    Specifications

    General
    Brand:Smarthome
    Manufacturer Product No.:2876D or 2876DB, Icon Dimmer Switch
    Warranty1 year
    Patent No.:U.S. Patent No. 7,345,998, International patents pending
    Operation
    On-Levels32
    LED IndicatorOne Amber LED
    Manual Operation ModesINSTEON only, X10 only, INSTEON and X10 Combo Mode
    Combo Mode Message OrderINSTEON, INSTEON cleanup, X10
    Multi-Way Circuit SupportOne Icon Dimmer Switch controls load, Cross-Link any number of Icon Dimmer Switches or other INSTEON Controllers
    Setup MemoryNon-volatile EEPROM
    INSTEON Features
    INSTEON Addresses1 hard-coded out of 16,777,216 possible
    INSTEON Links30
    INSTEON Powerline Frequency131.65 KHz
    INSTEON Minimum Transmit Level3.2 Vpp into 5 Ohms
    INSTEON Minimum Receive Level1 mVpp nominal
    INSTEON Messages RepeatedYes
    Mechanical
    Paddle TypeTrue rocker action
    Paddle and Trim Frame ColorWhite installed, Optional Ivory, Almond, Black, Brown, or Grey
    Wire Nuts3 included
    MountingMounts in single or multiple-ganged junction box. Control 50 W less load for each immediately adjacent electronic dimmer switch installed. For example, 300 W load control becomes 250 W with another Icon Dimmer Switch to the immediate right or left. Use a triple-gang box with a mechanical switch in the center to avoid de-rating.
    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 devices
    Maximum Load300 Watts (uses 12-Amp triac dimmer)
    Power Consumption:0.67 Watts
    CertificationSafety tested for use in USA and Canada (ETL #3017581)
    X10 Features
    X10 Primary Address1 optional (comes unassigned)
    X10 Scene AddressesN/A
    X10 Status ResponseSupported
    X10 Resume DimSupported (by setting Local On-Level to zero)
    X10 Powerline Frequency120 KHz
    X10 Minimum Transmit Level3.2 Vpp into 5 Ohms
    X10 Minimum Receive Level10 mVpp nominal
    X10 Messages RepeatedNo


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    Reviews

    249 Ratings
    5 star: 59%  (146)
    4 star: 26%  (64)
    3 star: 8%  (20)
    2 star: 3%  (7)
    1 star: 5%  (12)
    Average Customer Rating
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    BILL -- north wales, PA   9/29/2011
    Insteon products are far more reliable than X10 or other products I have used. I will ONLY use insteon products and rely on smarthome to provide new products and advancement in this technology
    DAVID -- sterling heights, MI   9/5/2011
    This dual-band unit worked perfectly where the powerline-only Insteon products suffered communications errors in my home.
    AMIT -- cypress, TX   7/24/2011
    good
    JUD -- waban, MA   7/10/2011
    It seems to work fine. I'm disappointed in the unit it replaced, a 2476D, which failed after a few years' use. I've also had two 2414U controllers that need resets every few weeks.
    WILLIAM -- collegeville, PA   7/7/2011
    Lower priced alternative for 300W or less requirements. Performed as expected, but at a discount.
    MITCH -- bellevue, WA   6/12/2011
    Good product. Works as expected. This replaced one that was about two years old so know these do have a shorter shelf life than a standard switch. I have other Insteon/Smarthome products that have lasted many years (5+) so don't get too worried. This is a great basic dimmer.
    JOHN -- coursegold, CA   5/30/2011
    It's not so much the switch that I'm rating as it is your customer service. I couldn't be happier. tell the folks at customer service they're the best. thank you, John
    SHANNON -- plano, TX   5/16/2011
    Great switches, the only issues I've had is that some just do not like talking with the HCA software.
    DAVID -- sterling heights, MI   4/1/2011
    Works great, but it still a bit too expensive for 2-way and 3-way installations when all you really need is a remote switch that does not directly control a load.
    JAMES -- cortland, NY   3/10/2011
    Great value and does everything it needs to do at a far better price than the SwitchLinc. I have dozens of these in my home and am now going with Insteon and an ISY99 in my office building.
    JERRY -- folsom, CA   3/5/2011
    The switch works well and I am happy with it so far. However, the real test will be how durable it is over a 10 year period. Although this switch is seldom turn on or off manually, the last one I had stopped working manually after 5 years and being touched less than 20 times. The standard, $4 nonautomated light switches I have are used every day and they still work after 15 years of use. Also, it would be nice if Smarthome had an Insteon switch that merely turned a light on and off because sometimes that is all you need. However, all of your Insteon light switches have a dimmer feature. Although this feature is nice it is not always needed.
    GARY -- collierville, TN   2/6/2011
    Excellent service in helping me return the switch and getting me a new one.
    TRENT -- san carlos, CA   2/6/2011
    The first two failed but Smarthome replaced them under extended warranty which I respect and appreciate. Works well now as a virtual 3 way.
    MARK -- delta, BC   1/29/2011
    Works as expected. Mostly fine ;)
    DAVID -- cambridge, MA   1/28/2011
    honestly, i dislike these and wish i had never bought them. reliability for me has been truly terrible - i've had at least 80% failure rate. all the failures were mechanical - the rocker switch gradually became less and less reliable. a caveat: this comment is based on older first-generation product. i believe smarthome has acknowledged that they had a problem with these that has since been corrected. they have replaced all of my failed units. these switches do not have configurable ramp-rate and they can handle less load that a normal switchlinc - 300W. i applaud smarthome trying to make a more affordable product, but for me personally, the ICON is simply not a worthwhile tradeoff. unfortunately, it is inconsistent in appearance (yellow LED) and behavior (lack of configurable ramp-rate) with my other switchlinc's. so after an initial "trial", i have stopped using ICON's and switched to regular switchlincs. ICON's are either removed or relegated to basement and other infrequently-used areas. this decision was also influenced by the poor reliability.
    JAMES -- dryden, NY   1/27/2011
    An excellent value, but includes all of the capabilities you really need. Works well when integrated with the ISY99.
    12 -- tucson, AZ   1/3/2011
    This was to replace a defective unit. I haven't checked but you were supposed to credit the returned unit. New unit works fine.
    DAVID -- holland, MI   12/27/2010
    I have installed about 80 of these within the last 2 years. Working well. A few years ago when I started using insteon they were very questionable. Quite a bit of problems. But using them within the last 2 or so years they have greatly improved. I guess evey product has its learning curve.
    ROBERT -- glenwood, MD   12/26/2010
    This device has mostly worked flawlessly with Indigo software, except when a coffeemaker (apparently) interfered. I got diagnostic help from other users on the Smarthome Forum; all OK since I unplugged the coffeemaker.
    JAMES -- cortland, NY   12/25/2010
    As a cost-effective alternative to the Insteon products, I have found Icon to be highly desirable. Icon products are fully compatible and act as Insteon units, but for two-thirds of the cost. If you can deal with their minor limitations, they are an excellent deal and perform equally as well.

    Accessories

    ICON SwitchLinc Paddle Kit - Ivory  ICON SwitchLinc Paddle Kit - Almond  ICON SwitchLinc Paddle Kit - Black  ICON SwitchLinc Paddle Kit - Brown 
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