This is the digital manual for the Blue Series Smart On/Off Switch w/Humidity Sensing.

Please click on any of the sections in the Table of Contents to get started. We recommend working your way down as it follows an intentional flow that is user friendly and hub/gateway specific. As always, any questions, please see the Additional Resources links section or submit a ticket, we’re happy to help.
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When you are ready to pair your switch, please start the pairing process on your Zigbee enabled hub.

Once your hub has started the pairing process, check to make sure the LED Bar (D) on your switch is pulsing blue (it should automatically start pulsing when power is restored to it). If it's not pulsing blue, quickly tap three (3) times on the configuration/favorites button (C).

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If your switch pairs successfully, the LED Bar (D) will blink Green temporarily and then go back to blue as shown in the video below. If the switch does not pair successfully, the LED Bar (D) will blink red temporarily and then go back to blue. If you run into issues where your switch is not pairing, you may have to reset the switch.

To reset your switch, hold down on the top of the paddle (on) and the config/favorites button simultaneously for 20 seconds until the LED Bar (D) turns red. It will blink red three times to confirm the switch has been reset as shown in the video below.

Please refer to the above diagram to get to know your switch.

A. Light On: Tap 1x to turn on your light. In addition, it can be used to activate scene control (multi-taps and holds) where up to 7 scenes can be added*. If you are utilizing Zigbee Bindings, you can hold up on the paddle to dim up (increase brightness) your Zigbee smart bulb.

B. Light Off: Tap 1x to turn off your light. In addition, it can be used to activate scene control (multi-taps and holds) where up to 7 scenes can be added*. If you are utilizing Zigbee Bindings, you can hold down on the paddle to dim down (decrease brightness) your Zigbee smart bulb.

C. Config / Favorites Button: Used to configure certain parameters of the switch. In addition, it can be used to activate scene control (multi-taps and holds) where up to 7 scenes can be added*.

D. RGB LED Bar: Multi-functional LED bar that shows whether your switch is on or off. In addition, it can be used as a notifier* for various events (ie: turn red when alarm is armed, pulse purple if garage is left open, etc). If you are utilizing Zigbee Bindings, the LED Bar will show the % level at which your Zigbee bulb is at.

E. Air Gap: This can be pulled out to cut power to the load and is there for safety purposes.

Note: The humidity sensor is located under the paddle.

* Hub must support these features.
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These sequences can be used to program your smart switch. However, we recommend that if you have a hub that supports parameter changes (ie: SmartThings, Hubitat, Home Assistant, etc) you use the hub to make these changes as it's much easier than doing it manually at the switch. Please follow the link below to see all the Quick Tap Sequences along with videos.

Blue Series On/Off Switch Quick Tap Sequences

This switch uses its LED bar to display when certain events take place and/or during configuration modes. Please see the link below to better understand what the various LED color/animations mean.

Blue Series On/Off Switch LED Bar Indicator Tables

Consult a qualified electrician if necessary as we are unable to give wiring advice outside of schematics .

If you are unsure how electrical circuits work, please do not try installing this device. As exciting as it is to have a smart switch installed, it can be dangerous and even life-threatening if you do not install it correctly. Improper installation will void the product’s warranty.

Please read through the warnings below before installing your switch. We can’t stress enough how dangerous installation can be if you don’t know what you’re doing.

Please click on the dropdown below to read the warnings.

Before we go into actual steps, it’s important to be familiar with the vernacular used on the following pages. Please see below:

Please use the below steps to determine if your wiring is compatible and to understand what schematic you should choose.

The first step is to determine how many switches control your load(s) (aka: light(s)).
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Using the diagram below, please determine what your wiring type is and remember this selection :
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Using the diagram below, please determine what your wiring layout is and remember this selection :
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In this step, we will determine if you have a neutral wire, which is typically white and located in the back in your switch gang-box (typically in a bundle of wires tied together). Here are some signs you may have a neutral wire:

See below for details on checking for a neutral wire.
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In this step, we will determine if your switch can be installed with your current wiring setup. If not, you can see some alternate solutions on how to accomplish compatibility.
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Taking the answers you circled in Steps 1-3, please see the chart below to see if your switch is compatible with your setup.​
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Example: If you circled, “Multi-Way”, “Aux Switch” and “Neutral”, you will see that your wiring is compatible. However, if you circled, “Single-Pole” and “No Neutral”, you will see that your wiring is not compatible and you will need to purchase an alternate switch (inov.li/aux).
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The last step is to physically install your switch. After you’ve determined your wiring type, switch layout, AC Power type and whether or not you have a compatible setup, it’s time to look at the wiring schematics and install your switch. Please move on to the section below that goes over the various wiring schematics and remember the choices from Steps 1-3 above when you're searching the schematics.

Please see the following link to the wiring schematics for this switch: Blue Series 2-1 Switch Schematics

The Inovelli smart switch can be used on various hub platforms such as: SmartThings, Home Assistant - ZHA, Home Assistant - Zigbee2MQTT, Hubitat, and Amazon Echo. If you'd like specific instructions on how to setup this switch on your hub's platform, please click the links below to be taken to them (COMING SOON):

If you don't see your hub listed above, please go to the, "Quick Setup & Inclusion" section for generic instructions.

These switches are packed with a ton of amazing features, which include scene control (multi-tap), animated notifications, smart bulb mode, energy monitoring, and approximately 60 different parameters to customize your switch.

To see the list of parameters on this switch, please click on the following link: Blue Series On/Off Switch Parameters

Animated Notifications can be setup to notify you of certain events. Some common examples are:

To see examples of the various notifications, check out our Toolbox located here and select the On/Off + Dimmer Switch (VZM31-SN) under, "Zigbee" and click the dropdown where it says, "Effect": https://inovelliusa.github.io/inovelli-switch-toolbox/

NOTE: The above directions are for the Blue Series Dimmer switch, but the effects are the same on the On/Off Switch.

Or you can check out our article: Animated Notification Examples

Setup instructions are different for each hub, so we've created instructions for the following hubs:

Scene control allows you to multi-tap your switch to activate certain scenes. Some common examples are:

Setup instructions are different for each hub, so we've created instructions for the following hubs:

Smart Bulb Mode is used to maintain power to your smart bulbs if you have them wired to your smart switch. Said differently, smart bulbs require constant power to them and with traditional light switches (non-smart), if you turn the light switch off, power is cut to the smart bulb and they are unable to communicate with the hub and fall offline. By using Smart Bulb Mode, you will maintain constant power to the smart bulb and use virtual commands from the switch to turn on/off/dim your smart bulb.
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Setup instructions are different for each hub, so we've created instructions for the following hubs:

Zigbee Bindings are used to "bind" two or more Zigbee devices together. The benefit is that when two Zigbee devices are bound together, they no longer need the hub to communicate with each other (they will still report status to the hub). This is important because if your hub goes offline, the bound Zigbee devices will still communicate. Some common examples are:

Setup instructions are different for each hub, so we've created instructions for the following hubs:

Name: Smart On/Off Switch w/Humidity Sensing
​SKU #: VZM30-SN
​Power: 120V or 277V AC, 60Hz
​Signal (Frequency): 2.4GHz
​Operating Temperature Range: 32-95° F (0-35° C)
​Maximum General Purpose Load: 1800 Watts for both 120V and 277V
​Maximum Resistive Load: 15 Amps for both 120V and 277V
​Maximum Lighting Load (Watts): 120V AC - 960W Incandescent, 600W LED/CFL, 277V AC - 1385W Incandescent, 600W LED/CFL
​Maximum Motor Load: 1/2 Horsepower for both 120V and 277V
​Range: Up to 100 meters line of sight between the Wireless Controller (HUB) and the closest Zigbee Repeater.
​Certifications: ETL Listed, FCC/IC & Zigbee 3.0 Certified
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For indoor use. Specifications subject to change without notice due to continuing product improvement.

If you run into any issues, feel free to reach out to us. We typically answer tickets within 24-48 hours and are staffed by actual smart home owners.
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All Inovelli products come with a one (1) year warranty (defined as 365 days). This warranty protects you from breakdowns in the material or workmanship under normal use. This warranty is limited in a couple areas. Purchases must be made from Inovelli or an authorized reseller. The product should be used in the manner directed in the instructions. The product must only be used and/or installed in the United States or Canada.
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For full warranty info, please visit: inov.li/warranty

While most Zigbee enabled hubs are compatible with the Blue Series 2-1 Switch, the hubs below have been tested and verified to work. If you do not see your hub listed, please reach out prior to purchase.

The name “Vernacular” came about as a bit of a peace offering after the debate around the original name of the 2-1 Switch (now our Dimmer Switch). Consider it our way of saying, “Sorry for the confusion—yes, the 2-1 isn’t a true On/Off switch in that it doesn’t have a relay. Please accept our apology and enjoy using this for anything that won’t fully turn off!”

Our community has had a few lively discussions (okay, battles) over the terminology used, and this project name is a tongue-in-cheek nod to those threads.

To see the origin of this project, as well as the journey scan the code or visit: inov.li/vernacular

(Keep in mind this may be out of date)