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REMINDER: This module is only to be used to control AC Motor exhaust and ceiling fans. Do not use the module on any sort of DC Motor.
IMPORTANT: Before installing your fan module, please ensure the fan motor is set to high speed if the fan has a pull-chain (if not, don't worry about this warning). If you notice that after you install your fan/light module the speeds are not as fast as they were prior to installing your module, it's likely that the motor was not on high (please adjust if you find this is the case).
NOTICE: You may notice that there is a, "Max Speed" level inside of your app. This is a bug inside the driver that we have no control over. There is no, "Max Speed", so please ignore.
NOTICE: If you're having trouble pairing, please ensure the following:
Matter Devices and Controllers Must Be on the Same L2 Network
VLAN Use Requires Matter Controller/Server to operate on that VLAN
Make sure your Amazon Alexa app and your Echo Border Router firmware is up-to-date
IPv6 Networking is Required for Matter Networks. Link-Local Addresses Are Allowed, Look for a Setting in your Router Called “Enable IPv6.” (Note: This does not require you to configure the IPv6 connection for your entire network)
This is the digital setup instructions for the White Series Smart Fan/Light Canopy Module on the Amazon Echo platform.
*Wires not shown.
Navigating the Instructions
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.
Quick Setup Instructions
Follow these if you have already installed the Canopy Module before and are just looking for some quick pairing instructions. If this is your first time installing the Canopy Module, please skip this section and work your way through the various sections below starting with the Prerequisites.
This section assumes the following:
You have a compatible Amazon Echo
You’re aware of the limitations
You’ve wired the device.
Let’s begin:
Open up your Amazon Alexa App and click "+" at the top right
On the, "Add" popup menu, click on, "Device"
Then click on, "Switch" under, "Which device would you like to set up?"
Next, on the, "What brand is your switch?" scroll down to the bottom and select, "Other" (Do not select, "Inovelli")
Click on, "Matter" on the, "Which logo is on your device"
Next, on the, "Does your device have a Matter logo", click on, "Yes"
On the, "Is your device powered on?" screen click, "Yes" (assuming your switch is wired and powered on)
Click on, "Scan QR Code" and scan the QR Code located at the bottom left of the switch
Amazon will then start searching for your Inovelli device and your LED Bar will start to pulse blue as shown in Video #1 (if it’s not, please exit out of the setup process and factory reset your switch (see Video #2) and start again)
Your Echo should continue to search for, find and let you know that a switch was found and connected
Feel free to add your device to a group
NOTICE: If you're having trouble pairing, please ensure the following:
Matter Devices and Controllers Must Be on the Same L2 Network
VLAN Use Requires Matter Controller/Server to operate on that VLAN
Make sure your Amazon Alexa app and your Echo Border Router firmware is up-to-date
IPv6 Networking is Required for Matter Networks. Link-Local Addresses Are Allowed, Look for a Setting in your Router Called “Enable IPv6.” (Note: This does not require you to configure the IPv6 connection for your entire network)
Video #1 & Video #2
Video #1 & Video #2
Video #1: Module Already Pulsing Blue
Video #2: Press Pairing button to initiate the LED pulsing blue
If your LED Indicator refuses to pulse blue, then please hold down on the Pairing Button for approximately 20 seconds until the LED Indicator turns Red and then let go. The LED Indicator will blink red three times to confirm as shown in the video below.
Video Demonstration
Video Demonstration
NOTE: Video sped up to save time/space
If you'd like to use a smart switch to control the canopy module, please follow the setup instructions above to pair your canopy module and then follow these instructions to connect it to your smart switch: Setting Up Your White Series Fan/Light Canopy Module With an Inovelli Switch • SmartThings
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Amazon Echo Limitations
Amazon Echo is a fantastic hub that offers a ton of features along with voice control and is backed by an amazing company.
With that said, there are some limitations with the hub that you should be made aware of.
There is no way to access the advanced features on your device from the Alexa app (ie: parameters, animated notifications, scene control, etc)
You will have to manually change the switch from an On/Off Switch to a Dimmer Switch and vice versa
You will still be able to control the LED Bar when the switch is in On/Off mode (other platforms, the LED Bar only shows on/off like it should)
Three devices will show up for each switch where one of the three devices is not used and cannot be hidden
Prerequisites
There are a couple of prerequisites required for pairing your Matter device to your Amazon Echo and they are as follows (NOTE: Most of these are enabled by default on your router, so you likely won't have to do anything):
Make sure your Amazon Alexa app and your Echo Border Router firmware is up-to-date
Matter Devices and Controllers Must Be on the Same L2 Network
VLAN Use Requires Matter Controller/Server to operate on that VLAN
IPv6 Networking is Required for Matter Networks. Link-Local Addresses Are Allowed, Look for a Setting in your Router Called “Enable IPv6.” (Note: This does not require you to configure the IPv6 connection for your entire network)
Installation Instructions
Before setting up your switch within the Alexa app, you will have to manually install your device and have it powered up. In order to do that, you (or your licensed electrician) will need to follow our Wiring Instructions which can be found below:
Pairing Instructions
Please follow the instructions below to include/pair your White Series Fan/Light Canopy Module
Open your Amazon Alexa App and click on the, "+" at the top
On the, "Add" popup menu, click on, "Device"
Click on, "Switch" on the, "Which device would you like to set up?" page
On the, "What brand is your switch?", scroll down and click on, "Other" (do not click on, "Inovelli" - it will just take you to SmartThings for some reason)
On the, "Which logo is on your device?" page, click on, "Matter"
On the page that says, "Does your device have a Matter logo?", click on, "Yes"
On the page that says, "Is your device powered on?", click on, "Yes" (make sure your device is powered on - this does not mean the actual light bulb needs to be on, just that the switch is powered)
On the page that says, "Locate your QR code shown for your device", click on, "Scan QR Code" at the bottom and scan your devices QR Code (located at the bottom left of your switch)
While your Amazon Echo hub is scanning, make sure your module LED Indicator is pulsing blue as shown in Video #1 – if it’s not, press the Pairing button three (3) times as shown in Video #2. The LED Indicator should start pulsing blue and, if successfully paired to SmartThings, it will briefly turn green
Video #1: Module Already Pulsing BlueVideo #2: Press config/favorites button to initiate the LED pulsing blue
Alexa will search for your device
If successful, your switch LED Bar will flash green three (3) times and Amazon will let you know a device and two components were found and connected -- click, "Next"
NOTICE: If you're having trouble pairing, please ensure the following:Disable mDNS on Your Network
Matter Devices and Controllers Must Be on the Same L2 Network
VLAN Use Requires Matter Controller/Server to operate on that VLAN
Make sure your Amazon Alexa app and your Echo Border Router firmware is up-to-date
IPv6 Networking is Required for Matter Networks. Link-Local Addresses Are Allowed, Look for a Setting in your Router Called “Enable IPv6.” (Note: This does not require you to configure the IPv6 connection for your entire network)
NOTICE: You may notice that there is a, "Max Speed" level inside of your app. This is a bug inside the driver that we have no control over. There is no, "Max Speed", so please ignore.
Once your module is successfully paired, check to make sure you have basic functionality of your module by turning the fan and light on/off.
If you'd like to change your module's fan settings to operate as a ceiling fan or your module's light settings to dimmer mode, please move on to the, "Module Configuration" section below.
If you'd like to use a smart switch to control the canopy module, please follow the setup instructions above to pair your canopy module and then follow these instructions to connect it to your smart switch: Setting Up Your White Series Fan/Light Canopy Module With an Inovelli Switch • SmartThings
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Module Configuration
In this section, we will help you change your module's fan and light settings (ie: Exhaust or Ceiling / On/Off or Dimmer).
By default, the module is set to, "Ceiling Fan" mode (ie: 3-Speed) and, "Dimmer" mode, so if you plan on keeping it as a speed controller for the fan motor and a dimmer for the light portion, then you can skip this part. However, if you want the fan and/or light to only turn on/off, then feel free to move forward in configuring it to operate as an on/off module.
If you are trying to setup your module's fan and/or light to Smart Fan/Light Mode, please still select the Module's Fan/Light Mode from the below instructions, and then follow the directions to setup Smart Fan Mode.
Module Fan Mode (Exhaust or Ceiling)
To change your Whtie Series Fan/Light Canopy Module from a Ceiling Fan (Multi-Speed) to an On/Off Fan or vice versa in SmartThings, please follow the instructions below (again, by default it is set to a speed controller for a ceiling fan, so if that's what you want, you can ignore this step):
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Module Light Mode (On/Off or Dimmer)
To change your White Series Fan/Light Canopy Module's light portion from a Dimmer to an On/Off Fan or vice versa in Hubitat, please follow the instructions below (again, by default it is set to be a dimmer, so if that's what you want, you can ignore this step):
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Advanced Feature Setup
This module is packed with features and most of them come directly from this community. They've been debated back and forth, added to wishlists, and talked about over the course of 4+ years (as this module builds on our Red Series lineup).
Below we will provide a link to all the parameters and show you how to change them from within SmartThings and then we'll go into some of the advanced features and explain how to set them up in SmartThings.
Smart Bulb Mode
Smart Bulb Mode is a special mode that allows you to lock power into your smart bulbs in case you want to control them from a smart switch.
You can access smart fan mode by going into the settings and selecting, "52. Light Smart Bulb Mode".
Smart Fan Mode
Smart Fan Mode is a special mode that allows you to lock power into your smart fan in case you want to control it from a smart switch.
You can access smart fan mode by going into the settings and selecting, "52. Fan Smart Bulb Mode".
Matter Binding
Matter binding is when two or more Matter products communicate directly with one another without the need to communicate with a hub. There are two main benefits of utilizing Matter binding: speed & local control.
From a speed standpoint, cutting out the middle-man (hub) can save precious milliseconds or even seconds depending on your cloud and/or processing power off your hub. Whereas from a local control standpoint, if your hub goes does down and cannot communicate, your products can still talk to each other.