5.0 out of 5 stars Works great- love Insteon (wallet wishes it was cheaper)

2026-02-01    -Phillip E. Glaeser

Over the past 6 months i've installed 2 of this particular lamplinc, 1 of the older non- dual band lamplinc, a new dual band outlet receptacle (not sure the proper name), a number of switches and two 8 button keypads. I've also got the HomeLinc software and a Smartlinc (used exclusively as a timer for exterior lights).The new dual band module is much smaller than the older version. That alone is worth the [small] price difference. The extra 1/3 thickness really makes a difference when trying to get the product behind a bookshelf. The appearance is clean and simple. Not sure if the dual band is really needed but it's nice not to have phase couplers (warts as i've heard them called) installed throughout the house.A few tips about insteon in general:First, once you start you won't want to stop. It felt like I was ordering things (mostly from amazon for free PRIME shipping) every other day.Second, I have most of the first floor under Insteon control and I cannot imagine doing the programing with either the HomeLinc software or something similar. For the 8 button switches I have multiple scenes and would have pulled my hair out trying to program it all manually.Third, if you get 6 or 8 button switches spend the $20 and get custom buttons made. It will impress your friends and most importantly stop your wife from complaining "the house is smarter than me."Lastly, get the HomeLinc or similar software. Did I mention this before? Really, just do it... Imagine you have a program set up with 3 lamps and 2 circuits of overhead lights and your wife mentions "I still think this is a little too bright for the mornings." WIthout software this is a nightmare to fix. With the software you can make the adjustments in 3 minutes. It took my family a month or so to get the system dialed in exactly for our needs. The software made me utilize the system much more than I would of if everything was manual.Good luck and happy automation.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very neat but pricey

2026-02-10    -Jeff

I have a switch in the master bedroom that only controls a useless outlet but I wanted to control the nightstand lights, so I bought one of these and a ToggleLinc dimmer. I wired the useless outlet live all the time, and replaced the switch with the ToggleLinc. I plugged the lamps into this LampLinc and it works great!Added benefits, the ToggleLinc has an LED that leads me to the switch in the dark. The LampLinc has up/down buttons so I don't have to get out of bed to turn the light off or on (or dim). I can't reach the outlet from the bed so I plugged this and the lamp in an extension cord and placed it near the bed. There is a red/green led in the LampLinc to stear me to the switch in the dark. The lamp can be dimmed for romantic atmosphere. And when you turn it on or off it ramps up/down so it doesn't shock the system with a rapid light change. It's quiet, no loud click like my old X10 control.A little pricey but I've been using Insteon for years without any issues.Well the wall switch/dimmer died last year - it was 3 years old, and the lamp module just died - it was also 3 years old. I opened each and found burnt components. Figures. They have a 2 year warranty. So between the 2 units, its costing me about $30 a year to control my bedroom light.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very neat but pricey

2026-01-10    -Jeff

I have a switch in the master bedroom that only controls a useless outlet but I wanted to control the nightstand lights, so I bought one of these and a ToggleLinc dimmer. I wired the useless outlet live all the time, and replaced the switch with the ToggleLinc. I plugged the lamps into this LampLinc and it works great!Added benefits, the ToggleLinc has an LED that leads me to the switch in the dark. The LampLinc has up/down buttons so I don't have to get out of bed to turn the light off or on (or dim). I can't reach the outlet from the bed so I plugged this and the lamp in an extension cord and placed it near the bed. There is a red/green led in the LampLinc to stear me to the switch in the dark. The lamp can be dimmed for romantic atmosphere. And when you turn it on or off it ramps up/down so it doesn't shock the system with a rapid light change. It's quiet, no loud click like my old X10 control.A little pricey but I've been using Insteon for years without any issues.Well the wall switch/dimmer died last year - it was 3 years old, and the lamp module just died - it was also 3 years old. I opened each and found burnt components. Figures. They have a 2 year warranty. So between the 2 units, its costing me about $30 a year to control my bedroom light.

On/Off online

2026-01-11    -ymsocom

Rempli efficacement sa mission. Contrôlabe à distance.

Works well

2026-02-15    -Mik

I’m an Insteon fan and it works for my application. Set up was a breeze. Remember you have to have an Insteon hub for it to work.

5.0 out of 5 stars Among my favorite Insteon devices

2026-01-22    -Phil

I have four of these in our system. If you need a physical on/off switch for an appliance this is a good choice even if you want to use it indoors. It has a high wattage capacity so is perfect for heaters or AC units and since it is an actual switch and not a dimmer you are in no danger to short out a motor or appliance. I use them for fountains and a heater and they have been outside for two years or more without any problems. Granted we are in LA area so there isn't a lot of rain, but we get loads of fog and moisture and so far no problems. Highly reliable units that sync quickly and don't need periodic re-syncing. I wish all my Insteon items worked this well.

5.0 out of 5 stars Among my favorite Insteon devices

2026-01-11    -Phil

I have four of these in our system. If you need a physical on/off switch for an appliance this is a good choice even if you want to use it indoors. It has a high wattage capacity so is perfect for heaters or AC units and since it is an actual switch and not a dimmer you are in no danger to short out a motor or appliance. I use them for fountains and a heater and they have been outside for two years or more without any problems. Granted we are in LA area so there isn't a lot of rain, but we get loads of fog and moisture and so far no problems. Highly reliable units that sync quickly and don't need periodic re-syncing. I wish all my Insteon items worked this well.

Fonctionne très bien, très facile à configuré. Je ...

2026-02-07    -Client d'Amazon

Fonctionne très bien, très facile à configuré. Je l'utilise avec mes lumières de Noël pour qu'elles s'allument au couché du soleil et s'éteint au levé du soleil.

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with these devices - works much better than X10

2026-02-05    -RuNuts

I have been having great luck with the Insteon stuff. I have been transitioning from X10 with a lot of success. So far I have put in 5 wall dimmer, 3 plug in dimmers, 1 on/off plug in module, and one 1 on/off wall switch wired to a relay for a 220 application and all are working perfect.I bought the 2242 hub which can only be used with a smart device app. The sunset / sunrise option is a actually linked to the timeline you use which means it is dark when the lights come on if you use that option. I used a different time zone to get light to come on a little earlier with the scenes. I just have to remember the difference when programming lights by time.The scenes (through the app) are not that difficult to set up once you get the hang of it. It does not give you the security option of varying the on time, so I am going to go with the USB hub and see if that works better.The not so good: With LED's being controlled through the wall switches, they tend to flicker slightly when on really low intensity and the hub is querying the lights when the app tries to connect. This happens during slow connections.Now the real bad: if you lose internet connection, you completely lose access to the 2242 hub, even under local wi-fi. This is such a basic level flaw, that I consider a fatal flaw, hence the reason for going to a USB hub.So , for the Insteon switches and response, 5 stars because it all works and communicates great. If I were rating the entire system with the current hub, 3 stars.

INSTEON Rox

2026-01-10    -HroshiGetMoney

This is by far my favorite Insteon controller. I use it for our outdoor rink lights. It's so convenient to be able to control this from the phone once we get our skates on and head outside