INSTEON 2242-522, 2242-422, 2242-222, 2242-442 User Manual

INSTEON® Hub

Owner’s Manual

2242-222 (US) 2242-422 (EU) 2242-442 (UK) 2242-522 (AUS/NZ)

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About INSTEON Hub ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

Features and Benefits.................................................................................................................................................. 3

Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

Option 1: Use Hub with Smartphone/Tablet ................................................................................................................ 4

Option 2: Use Hub with INSTEON Compatible Software ............................................................................................ 4

Mount Hub on Wall (optional) ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Account Creation .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Login ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Hub Set Up .................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Using INSTEON App ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

Navigation Bar ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

Device and Sensor Status Indicators ........................................................................................................................ 10

Devices ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Thermostat ................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Rooms ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Schedules .................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Scenes ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................................... 20

Account Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 20

Hub Setup Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 20

Scene Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 21

Network Reset ........................................................................................................................................................... 21

Factory Reset ............................................................................................................................................................ 21

Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................. 23

Certification and Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 24

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .......................................................................................................................... 24

Certification (US) ....................................................................................................................................................... 25

FCC and Industry Canada Compliance Statement ................................................................................................... 25

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Ethernet

Paddle top

Status LED

Power cable

Hub

Ethernet port

Power input

Factory reset

About INSTEON Hub

INSTEON Hub makes adding customizable, fully dimmable INSTEON remote control to your lamps as easy as plug and play. It’s home control at its simplest and most convenient.

cable

(on/brighten)

(set button)

Features and Benefits

 Control your entire INSTEON network  Receive cloud-based email and/or text alerts (leak, door, etc.)  Setup scenes  Run timers  Do this all from your mobile device using a free iOS and Android Application  No monthly fees  Two-year warranty

Installation

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.

This product is not designed or approved for use on powerlines other than 100-240VAC,50Hz or 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use this product on non-approved powerlines may have hazardous consequences.

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In the Box

Tools Needed

Accessories

INSTEON Hub

Android or iOS smartphone or tablet

INSTEON devices and sensors

Power Cord

INSTEON IP Camera

Ethernet Cord

Quick Start Guide

Hub

WiFi

router

Ethernet cable

Plugging Hub

What you’ll need

Available wall outlet

What you’ll need

Getting Started

Connect Hub to router using

Then connect Hub to wall outlet (not a power strip).

directly into outlet will result in the greatest signal range and reliability

only

the included Ethernet cable.

 Available port on your router 

Option 1: Use Hub with Smartphone/Tablet

1) Connect your smartphone/tablet to your router via WiFi

2) Download the INSTEON for Hub app

3) Launch and follow the onscreen instructions

Once your INSTEON Hub has been configured and devices added, you may also access and have control of INSTEON devices from any browser by visiting https://connect.insteon.com

 Smartphone or tablet running iOS or

Android

Option 2: Use Hub with INSTEON Compatible Software

Do not use this option if you are using or plan to use the Hub with the INSTEON for Hub app. HouseLinc, a powerful free software

for managing INSTEON, can be downloaded from

www.insteon.com/houselinc.html

1) Install software

2) Follow software instructions for adding Hub as a computer interface

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 INSTEON compatible software (Like

HouseLinc) that supports the Hub as a computer interface

 Computer connected to the router (WiFi or

Ethernet)

Leave head screw approximately

6.35mm (.25” mounting of Hub

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Mount Hub on Wall (optional)

Simply screw two screws (we recommend using #6 drywall screws) through the marks in the drawing below (leaving head of screw about ¼” from the wall) and hang Hub on the screws (you can then tear this sheet off).

) gap for proper

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Account Creation

End User License Agreement

The first screen in the app when launching the application is the Login Selection Screen. You can select between one of the following:

1) Create New Account  Select this if you do not already have an INSTEON Hub account

2) I already have an INSTEON Account  Select this if you have already created an existing INSTEON Hub

account.

After selecting “Create New Account” from the above screen you will be taken to the End User License Agreement (EULA). After reading, tap on the text “I have read and agreed to the license terms” to check the box (lower left corner). You will automatically be taken to the next page.

NOTE: You will be unable to continue in the application without checking the box.

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Create Account

Below are the following fields that the user will have to complete to create the account:

 Email* – the user's email address where they would like to receive alerts and

notifications from the application, cloud service or device activations; this is the primary account email address.

 SMS – stands for Short Messaging Service (also known as Text Messaging). This

is the mobile number where you would like to receive alerts from the application (e.g., Motion detected, Garage opened, etc).

 Password* – the minimum length for a password is 4 characters.

 Reenter Password* – re-enter the password to verify.

* Required Fields

Create Account (cont.)

When you tap the “Create Account” button you will receive two emails. One will require you to activate the account and the other will welcome you to the service. If you supplied an SMS number, a text message will also be sent and require you to reply with a four digit approval code.

When you click on the link in the email, you will be taken to the http://connect.insteon.com

web page and receive a

confirmation message indicating that the account has been successfully created.

Until you approve the email and SMS, you will not be able to receive alert notifications. You will also see a popup reminder each time you finish adding a device.

Login

For a customer to be able to login their existing account the following is required:

 Email* – this is the email that the customer used to create the account

with the INSTEON Connect Cloud Service.

 Password* – the password that was used for the initial account

creation.

 Stay signed in – turning this on will keep you from having to enter your

credentials each time you access the app.

*Required Fields

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The static IP address you’ve assigned

The port on which the Hub will listen Basic instructions to configure the Call INSTEON Support if you are at all uncomfortable with

Hub Set Up

After you have successfully created an account, the mobile application will begin the installation wizard for the Hub.

If during this process you have any problems please see Troubleshooting Hub Setup.

Remote Access Setup

If you would like to use your INSTEON Hub when you are away from home so that you can monitor and control your devices, you will need to configure Remote Access. This involves a process called port forwarding. A guide to configuring port forwarding can be found under Settings > House > Port Forwarding Guide.

section for

IP Address

to the Hub. Assigning a static IP address can be done using your router or by specifying one here.

Port

25105

Remote Access Guide

for inbound connections. Be sure to forward this port using your router’s port forwarding interface.

most popular router brands for port forwarding.

configuring Remote Access: 1-866-243-8022

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