How to Control Multiple Devices Simultaneously with Insteon hub

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

How to Control Multiple Devices Simultaneously with Insteon hub

2. Resolution

iOS

Step 1

Navigate to Settings by swiping from the right to open the drawer.

Step 2

Tap Scenes

Step 3

Tap Create a Scene

Step 4

Give your scene a name and select the devices you want to include. In this example, we've chosen two Dimmer Modules.

When ready, tap Next.

Step 5

Configure the role for each device in the scene by tapping the Responder/Controller/Both buttons.

Controller devices will activate a scene, responder devices will be activated in the scene and devices configured as both will both activate the scene and respond to its activation.

For this basic scene, both Dimmer Modules will be set to responder and, as a result, the only way to activate this scene will be from the Insteon app.

Step 6

You can also configure what a device will do when the scene is activated by tapping the green button in the right of each row.

Dimmable devices support both On Level and Ramp Rate.

On Level configures how bright the light will be when the scene is activated.

Ramp Rate configures how quickly the light will turn on, off or dim.

For this basic scene, both Dimmer Modules have been configured to turn on instantly to 50% brightness.

Step 7

When ready, tap Done. The Insteon app will create your scene.

Step 8

Navigate to Scenes by swiping from the right to open the drawer. Select Scenes.

To control a scene, tap the desired scene icon.

Android

Step 1

Navigate to Settings by tapping Settings and then Edit Settings.

Step 2

Tap Scenes

Step 3

Tap Create a Scene

Step 4

Give your scene a name and select the devices you want to include. In this example, we've chosen two Dimmer Modules.

When ready, tap Next.

Step 5

Configure the role for each device in the scene by tapping the Responder/Controller/Both buttons.

Controller devices will activate a scene, responder devices will be activated in the scene and devices configured as both will both activate the scene and respond to its activation.

For this basic scene, both Dimmer Modules will be set to responder and, as a result, the only way to activate this scene will be from the Insteon app.

Step 6

You can also configure what a device will do when the scene is activated by tapping the green button in the right of each row.

Dimmable devices support both On Level and Ramp Rate.

On Level configures how bright the light will be when the scene is activated.

Ramp Rate configures how quickly the light will turn on, off or dim.

For this basic scene, both Dimmer Modules have been configured to turn on instantly to 50% brightness.

Step 7

When ready, tap Done. The Insteon app will create your scene.

Step 8

Navigate to Scenes by tapping the Scenes icon at the bottom of the screen.

To control a scene, tap the desired scene icon.

Insteon Mobile App

Step 1

Start by navigating to the Scenes page using the navigation bar at the bottom of the app.

***If this is the first time you are setting up a scene, the app will give a brief tutorial on scene creation***

Step 2

Give your scene a unique name and then tap Next.

Step 3

Pick a room for your scene. You can choose from your existing rooms, create a new room from the list of suggestions, or create a custom room.

Once you choose a room, tap on Next.

Step 4

Choose your Directors. These are the ways your scene gets triggered. You can have a keypad button, a switch, a sensor, or a tile inside the app trigger your scene. Once you choose your Director(s) tap Next.

Step 5

Choose your Actors. These are the devices that will react when the scene is triggered and turn on, off, dim or brighten.

Once you have selected your Actors tap Next.

Step 6

Choose your Actions. These are what your Actors will perform when the scene is triggered. There are shortcuts to have all devices in the scene perform the same Action, or you can fine tune what each Actor does individually.

Tapping on individual Actors in the scene brings up the Dimmer and Fade Speed settings

Once you have finished configuring your Actions, tap Next.

Step 7

Review your scene. Here you can see a summary of the scene you are configuring and make any edits before you save. If everything looks good, tap Save Scene.

The Insteon Mobile app will create all the necessary links for you scene.

Once the scene is done saving you can Activate or Deactivate your scene by using the button on the scene tile.