INSTALLATION & SETUP GUIDE
FOR SINGLE POLE & 3-WAY CONFIGURATIONS
iDEVICES SMART HOME SOLUTIONS
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REQUIRES
• Wi-Fi® 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n
Compatible Network
• Router Security Settings
Supported: WPA, WPA2, Or None
• Free iDevices® Connected App
TOOLS NEEDED
• Philips Screwdriver
• Flathead Screwdriver
• Pliers
• Wire Cutter/Stripper
• Voltage Detector
• 120VAC “Line” (usually black,
blue or red) And “Neutral”
(usually white) Wires In Each
Gang Box
• Controlling this HomeKit-enabled
accessory requires an iPhone,
iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 8.1
RATINGS
Input: 120VAC, 60Hz
Output: 120AC, 60Hz
CFL/LED 150W
Incandescent/Halogen: 400W
or later.
• Android™ 4.3+ Device With
Bluetooth® Technology
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• Not intended for critical medical or life support equipment.
• The iDevices® Dimmer Switch is not user-serviceable. Do not attempt to open the enclosure for any reason.
• The iDevices® Dimmer Switch must be installed in a manner that conforms to all applicable national,
state, and local building codes.
• The iDevices® Dimmer Switch is intended for dry, indoor use only.
• Ambient operating conditions: 32º F to 104º F (0º C to 40º C), 0-90% humidity, non-condensing.
• Use with branch circuit breaker 20A or less.
• Notice – Use only copper or copper-clad wire with this device.
• Requires a dimmable bulb.
• For control of permanently installed 150W CFL/LED or 400W incandescent/halogen lamp xtures only.
• Dual Gang Installation: The connected incandescent/halogen load must not exceed 350W for each of the
two iDevices® Dimmer Switches.
• Triple Gang Installation: The connected incandescent/halogen load must not exceed 300W for each of the
three iDevices® Dimmer Switches.
RISK OF E LECTR IC SHOCK, SEVE RE BURNS , AND FIRE: Your safety is im port ant to
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us. Ele ctricity is dangerous an d can ca use per sonal injur y and proper ty damage if handled
impro perly. A working knowledge of electrical installation is required to instal l this produc t. If
you are not comfo rtable working wi th elec tricity do not at tempt to install the iDevices® Dimmer
Switc h and see k professional assi stance from a q ualie d elec trician.
BEFORE YOU START
• Read through this Installation Guide in its entirety before starting
installation of your iDevices® Dimmer Switch or removal of your old
switches. Incorrect installation can be dangerous and can damage
your iDevices® Dimmer Switch or your home. The iDevices®
Dimmer Switch is intended to be installed by a qualied
electrician.
• Visit our YouTube channel for tips on installation and setup:
www.YouTube.com/User/iDevicesInc
• Turn OFF the power to the circuit you are working on at your
home’s breaker or fuse panel.
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• Wherever possible, install the iDevices® Dimmer Switch in a non-
metallic gang box and use a non-metallic faceplate, as metal gang
boxes and faceplates can decrease the Wi-Fi® signal strength.
• Check that your mobile device is compatible with the iDevices®
Dimmer Switch at iDevicesinc.com/Compatibility
• It is YOUR responsibility to be sure that products are installed in
accordance with applicable building codes. Check with your local
building ofce if you have questions.
• Download the free iDevices® Connected app.
• For 4-way congurations, visit:
iDevicesinc.com/Support/DimmerSwitch/Setup
Device Reboot. Pressing this
GETTING TO KNOW THE
iDEVICES® DIMMER SWITCH
Turn Light On/Up Dimming. Single tap to turn light on. Press and hold
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to increase brightness. Double tap to increase light to max brightness.
Also, used for 3-way and 4-way pairing.
Turn Light Off/Down Dimming. Single tap to turn light off. Press and
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hold to dim light. Double tap to decrease light to minimum dim level.
Also, used for connecting to the Wi-Fi® network.
Status LED/Night Light. Provides setup status and used as a night
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light during operation. Refer to LED color codes on page 42.
Pull Out Tab. Refer to this when prompted to enter your HomeKit™ setup
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code during the setup on a iOS device. Also used to document the Dimmer
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Switch as the Primary or Secondary in a 3-way or 4-way conguration.
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cycles power to the device.
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Pairing Setup Button. Used to
wirelessly pair multiple Dimmer
Switches for 3-way and 4-way
congurations and for connecting
to the Wi-Fi® network.
DEVICE RESET: Press and hold for
10 seconds until LED blinks red.
Air Gap Switch. Pull air gap
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switch out to disconnect the
power when replacing light bulbs.
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GROUND
INSTALLATION - SINGLE POLE
STEP 1
Turn OFF the power at the circuit breaker.
(Usually Bare Copper
or Green)
LOAD
(Usually Black)
NEUTRAL
(Usually White)
STEP 2
Remove the existing faceplate and switch from the gang box. Take a
photo of the existing wiring for future reference.
STEP 3
LINE
(Usually Black,
Red or Blue)
Conrm the gang box contains a neutral wire (typically white). If
there are no neutral wires present, you may need to run additional
wires, please consult a qualied electrician.
NOTE: Your home’s wiring may differ; please consult a qualied electrician.
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GROUND
(Usually Bare Copper or Green)
STEP 4
Remove both wires from the terminals of the existing switch and
cap with the provided wire nuts. Note: If you have more than two
wires connected to your switch (not including the bare copper or
GROUND
(Usually Bare Copper
or Green)
LOAD
(Usually Black)
NEUTRAL
(Usually White)
green-coated ground wire), please see the 3-way, 4-way installation
instructions. It is not necessary to remove the ground wire.
LINE
(Usually Black,
Red or Blue)
GROUND
NOTE: Your home’s wiring may differ; please consult a qualied electrician.
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(Usually Bare Copper or Green)
STEP 5
Turn the power back ON at the breaker. Using your voltage detector,
identify which of the two wires you removed is energized. This is the
“line” wire. The wire that is not energized is the “load” wire.
GROUND
(Usually Bare Copper
or Green)
LOAD
(Usually Black)
NEUTRAL
(Usually White)
Note these two wires for future reference.
LINE
(Usually Black,
Red or Blue)
GROUND
NOTE: Your home’s wiring may differ; please consult a qualied electrician.
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(Usually Bare Copper or Green)
STEP 6
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
(White)
LINE
(Black)
(Usually White)
GROUND
(Usually Bare Copper
or Green)
LINE
(Usually Black, Red or Blue)
LOAD
(Usually Black)
Turn the power back OFF at the breaker and install the iDevices®
Dimmer Switch according to the diagram. Ensure all wire nuts are
securely fastened.
LOAD
(Red)
NOTE: Your home’s wiring may differ; please consult a qualied electrician.
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GROUND
(Bare Copper)
STEP 7
Install the Dimmer Switch into the gang box and install the
faceplate.
STEP 8
LED will light
up purple
Turn the power back ON at the circuit breaker and conrm that the
LED on the Dimmer Switch lights up purple.
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WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SETUP
STEP 1
Ensure power/breaker is turned back ON and the LED on the
Dimmer Switch is solid purple.
STEP 2
Press and hold “6” for 3 seconds and release when the LED rapidly
ashes blue. Next tap “2” to begin the Wi-Fi® connection process.
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2
6
Ensure LED
is purple
STEP 3
XXX-XX-XXXX
Launch the iDevices® Connected app and you will be guided
through the process of connecting your Dimmer Switch. For iOS
devices, you will need the HomeKit™ setup code on the pull out tab
on your Dimmer Switch.
Dimmer Switch - Model: IDEV0009
XXX-XX-XXXX
Primary Secondary
Pull out tab
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HomeKit™ setup code is located on the
pull out tab of the iDevices® Dimmer
Switch
INSTALLATION - 3-WAY
STEP 1
GROUND
LOAD
(Usually Black)
Turn OFF the power at the circuit breaker.
STEP 2
Remove the existing faceplates and switches from the gang boxes.
Take a photo of the existing wiring for future reference.
LINE
(Usually Black)
NEUTRAL
(Usually White)
STEP 3
Conrm that each gang box contains a neutral wire (typically white).
If there are no neutral wires present, you may need to run additional
wires, please consult a qualied electrician.
TRAVELER
NOTE: Your home’s wiring may differ; please consult a qualied electrician.
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(Usually Black or Red)
GROUND
(Usually Bare Copper or Green)
TRAVELER
(Usually Black or Red)
(Usually Bare Copper or Green)
STEP 4
Remove the wires from the common terminal on both of the existing
switches and cap with the provided wire nuts. Note: The common
terminals usually have a screw that is either black or copper in color.
COMMON
TERMINAL
LINE
(Usually Black)
NEUTRAL
(Usually White)
LOAD
(Usually Black)
COMMON
TERMINAL
NOTE: Your home’s wiring may differ; please consult a qualied electrician.
TRAVELER
(Usually Black or Red)
GROUND
(Usually Bare Copper or Green)
TRAVELER
(Usually Black or Red)
GROUND
(Usually Bare Copper or Green)
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STEP 5
Turn the power back ON at the breaker. Using your voltage detector,
identify which of the two wires you removed from the common
terminal is energized. This is the “line” wire. Mark this wire as the
Secondary (S) Switch Position. You will need to refer to this during the
Wireless Communication Setup.
The wire you removed from the common terminal that is not
energized is the “load” wire. Mark as the Primary (P) Switch Position.
You will need to refer to this during the Wireless Communication Setup.
COMMON
TERMINAL
LINE
(Usually Black)
LOAD
(Usually Black)
COMMON
TERMINAL
NEUTRAL
S
(Usually White)
P
NOTE: Your home’s wiring may differ; please consult a qualied electrician.
TRAVELER
(Usually Black or Red)
GROUND
(Usually Bare Copper or Green)
TRAVELER
(Usually Black or Red)
GROUND
(Usually Bare Copper or Green)
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STEP 6
Install the iDevices® Dimmer Switches according to the diagram.
Ensure the wire nuts are securely fastened.
SECONDARY SWITCH PRIMARY SWITCH
NEUTRAL
(Usually White)
NEUTRAL
(White)
GROUND
(Usually Bare Copper or Green)
S
GROUND
(Usually Bare Copper or Green)
NEUTRAL
(Usually White)
NEUTRAL
(White)
P
LOAD
(Red)
GROUND
(Bare Copper)
LOAD
(Red)
NOTE: Your home’s wiring may differ; please consult a qualied electrician.
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LINE
LINE
(Black)
(Usually Black)
TRAVELER
(Usually Black or Red)
TRAVELER
(Usually Black or Red)
Ensure you install a wire nut on the red wire on the Secondary Switch
as well as on both ends of the unused traveler wire (typically red wire)
LOAD
(Usually Black)
LINE
(Black)
GROUND
(Bare Copper)
STEP 7
Dimmer Switch - Model: IDEV0009
Primary Secondary
XXX-XX-XXXX
Install the Dimmer Switches into the gang boxes and install the
faceplates.
Pull out
tab
Dimmer Switch - Model: IDEV0009
XXX-XX-XXXX
Primary Secondary
STEP 8
Extend the pull out tab on the front of the Dimmer Switch connected
to the line wire (identied in step 5). Using a ballpoint pen, put an
“X” in the box to indicate that this is the Secondary Switch.
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STEP 9
Dimmer Switch - Model: IDEV0009
Primary Secondary
XXX-XX-XXXX
Extend the pull out tab on the front of the Dimmer Switch
connected to the load wire (identied in step 5). Using a ballpoint
pen, put an “X” in the box to indicate that this is the Primary Switch.
STEP 10
Dimmer Switch - Model: IDEV0009
XXX-XX-XXXX
Primary Secondary
Ensure LED
is purple on
BOTH Wall
Switches
Turn the power back ON at the circuit breaker and conrm that the
LED on both Wall Switches light up purple.
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WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SETUP
The wireless setup is a two-step process for a 3-way Switch
conguration. First you will pair the Primary Switch to the Secondary
Switch, then you will add the Primary Switch to your Wi-Fi® network.
PAIRING THE PRIMARY TO THE SECONDARY SWITCH
STEP 1
Ensure LED
is purple on
BOTH Dimmer
Switches
Ensure power/breaker is turned back ON and the LED on both
Dimmer Switches are solid purple.
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STEP 2
Locate the Primary Switch. Hold “6” until the LED rapidly ashes
blue (3 seconds) then release. Next tap “1” to enter pairing mode.
The LED will slowly ash blue.
Next locate the Secondary Switch. Repeat the steps above on the
Secondary Switch by holding “6” until the LED rapidly ashes blue
(3 seconds) then release. Next tap “1” to begin the pairing mode.
The LED will ash blue slowly.
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The Secondary Dimmer Switch will search and pair to the Primary
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Switch. The LED on each Dimmer Switch will rapidly blink green
5 times and each Dimmer Switch will beep 5 times to indicate the
pairing process is complete.
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CONNECTING TO THE WIRELESS NETWORK
STEP 1
On the Primary Switch press and hold “6” for 3 seconds and release
when the LED rapidly ashes blue. Next Tap “2” to begin the Wi-Fi®
connection process.
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6
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Ensure LED
is purple
STEP 2
Dimmer Switch - Model: IDEV0009
Primary Secondary
XXX-XX-XXXX
Launch the iDevices® Connected app and you will be guided
through the process of connecting your wall switches. For iOS
devices, you will need the HomeKit™ setup code on the pull out tab
of your Primary Dimmer Switch.
Pull out tab
Dimmer Switch - Model: IDEV0009
XXX-XX-XXXX
Primary Secondary
HomeKit™ setup code is located
on the pull out tab of the iDevices®
Dimmer Switch
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REFERENCE INFORMATION
LED COLOR CODES
LED State Dimmer Description
Blue Flash
Solid Blue
Slow Blue Flash
Green Flash
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Dimmer Switch is waiting for the handset to congure the accessory’s
Wi-Fi®. The LED ashes blue.
Dimmer Switch is waiting for the mobile device to initiate and complete pair
set up. The LED is solid blue. Note: Pairing mode expires after 30 minutes; to
reinitiate pairing mode, press the Pairing Button 6 down for 3 seconds and
the LED will turn solid blue again.
Pairing mode has expired and Dimmer Switch is waiting for the user to press
the Pairing Button 6 down for about 3 seconds to re-enter pairing mode. The
LED slowly ashes blue.
When Dimmer Switch joins a Wi-Fi® network, (e.g., the link is up) the LED
ashes green for 1 second.
LED State Dimmer Description
When Dimmer Switch has lost the connection to the Wi-Fi® network, (e.g., the
Orange Flash
Red Flash
Purple Flash
link is down) the LED slow ashes orange until the link is up.
To initiate a device reset, which will clear all Wi-Fi® and pairing information,
press the Pairing Button 6 down for 10 seconds until the LED rapidly ashes
red. When the button is released the unit will reboot and re-enter the pairing
mode.
When Dimmer Switch receives a request to identify itself, or a software update
is being performed, it ashes purple.
CUSTOM HIGH/LOW DIM LEVELS
The iDevices Dimmer Switch incorporates a trimming feature that can adjust
the low and full brightness levels, which is required for some LED or CFL
bulbs. During the setup process, the app will guide you through making
these adjustments. You can always make additional changes to the trim level
in the app through your Dimmer Switch’s product settings.
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SUPPORT
If at any time you require assistance, please contact our
Customer Experience Team.
Call: 888.313.7019
Email: Support@iDevicesinc.com
Visit: iDevicesinc.com/Support
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT
A DEVICE RESET CAN RESOLVE MOST ISSUES. Press and hold
6
(Pairing Setup Button) for 10 seconds until LED blinks red.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Product Information:
Manufacturer: iDevices® LLC
Model: IDEV0009
FCC: 2ABDJ-DIMMER
IC: 11569A-DIMMER
The iDevices® Dimmer Switch IDEV0009 is certied to comply with applicable
FCC and IC rules and regulations governing RF and EMI emissions.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician to help.
• Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
This device complies with the Industry Canada license exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
IC Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-
003 du Canada. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
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CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Overheating And Possible Damage
To Other Equipment, Do Not Install To Control A Receptacle, A Motor-
Operated Appliance, A Fluorescent Lighting Fixture, Or A Transformer-
Supplied Appliance.
ATTENTION: An De Reduire Le Risque De Surchauffe Et La Possibilite
D’Endommagement A D’Autres Materiels, Ne Pas Installer Pour Commander
Une Prise, Un Appareil A Moteur, Une Lampe Fluorescente Ou Un Appareil
Alimente Par Un Transformateur.
References
Requires the iDevices® Connected app. For warranty information please visit
iDevicesinc.com/Warranty.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark
of Apple Inc. HomeKit is a trademark of Apple Inc. Controlling HomeKitenabled accessories away from home requires an Apple TV (3rd generation
or later) with Apple TV software 7.0 or later and an iPhone, iPad, or iPod
touch with iOS 8.1 or later. Amazon, Echo, Alexa and all related logos are
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trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its afliates. Android is a trademark
of Google Inc. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of
Google Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by iDevices
is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
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