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White Series On/Off Switch • Setup Instructions • SmartThings

Setup and Pairing instructions for the Inovelli White Series On/Off Switch (VTM30-SN) on your Thread enabled SmartThings device

Written by Kaleb

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REMINDER: This switch is only to be used to control lights (except ballasts or any lights connected to a transformer). Do not use the switches on outlets, fans, or any other inductive load.

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 SmartThings app and your SmartThings 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 On/Off Switch on the SmartThings platform.
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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 On/Off switch before and are just looking for some quick pairing instructions. If this is your first time installing the On/Off switch, please skip this section and work your way through the various sections below starting with the Prerequisites.

This section assumes the following:

  1. You have a compatible SmartThings Hub

  2. You’ve wired the switch and it works manually

  3. You've installed the Edge Driver

Let’s begin:

  1. Open up your SmartThings App and click on, "Devices" at the bottom

  2. Next, click on, "+" at the top and select, "Add Device"

  3. Under where it says, "Partner devices", click on, "Add"

  4. Next, click on, "Matter"

  5. Scan the QR Code on your switch (located at the bottom left) or the QR Code on the back of your package

  6. SmartThings will then search for and add your device (NOTE: If your LED Bar is not automatically pulsing as shown in Video #1, please tap the favorites button 3x as shown in Video #2) - if pairing is successful, the LED Bar will flash green and if unsuccessful, the LED Bar will flash red. If it flashes red, please see Video #3 below to factory reset your device and start this process over

  7. Feel free to change the name and/or change rooms, then click, "Done"

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 SmartThings app and your Samsung/SmartThings 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: Switch Pulsing Blue after QR Code is scanned

Video #2: Factory resetting your switch
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If your LED bar refuses to pulse blue, hold down on the top of the paddle (on) and the config/favorites button simultaneously for 20 seconds until the LED Bar (D) turns green, yellow, then red. It will blink cyan, green(non-neutral) or yellow (neutral), and then blue confirms the switch has been reset as shown in the video below.

Prerequisites

The only prerequisite to pairing this switch is the following:

  • Installation of the Device Edge Driver

While this switch will also pair without it, for full functionality, you’ll want to install the Edge Driver.

Device Edge Driver Installation

To install the Edge Driver, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Click on the following link Samsung Edge Driver Access and sign into your Samsung account (you may have 2-Factor Authentication on – if so, please follow the directions Samsung gives you to attain a code)

  2. Next, click, “Enroll” by the hub your devices are paired to

  3. Next, click, “Available Drivers”

  4. Finally, click on the driver you’d like installed by clicking, “Install” (NOTE: In this case, please install, “Inovelli White Series”)

Now when you pair your switch, it should automatically pick up the Edge Driver. Feel free to move onto the next section of the Setup Instructions below.

Installation Instructions

Before setting up your switch within the Alexa app, you will have to manually install your switch in the wall 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:

White Series On/Off Switch Wiring Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Please follow the instructions below to include/pair your White Series On/Off Switch

  1. Open your SmartThings App and click on the, "Devices" tab at the bottom
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  2. Click on the, "+" button at the top
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  3. Click on, "Add device"
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  4. In the section titled, "Partner devices", click on, "Add"
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  5. Find and click on, "Matter"
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  6. Scan the QR Code at the bottom-left of your switch (or on the back of the device box)
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  7. Once SmartThings starts the pairing process (the screen will say, "Getting everything ready"), your switch should automatically start the pairing process and the LED Bar should start to pulse blue as shown in Video #1. If the LED Bar doesn't automatically start to pulse blue tap on the favorites button three times as shown in Video #2 below.
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    ​Video #1: Switch Pulsing Blue after QR Code is scanned

    Video #2: Pressing the favorites button 3x
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  8. SmartThings will then connect to the device, check for a Thread network and register your device.
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    ​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 SmartThings app and your Samsung/SmartThings 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)
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  10. Once your device is connected successfully, the LED Bar on your switch will flash green (if unsuccessful, it will flash red) and you will see a screen that says, "Success!". Feel free to change the name of the device and/or change the room where the device is located. Then click, "Done" at the bottom.
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  11. Back on your, "Devices" page, you should see your device.
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Once your switch is successfully paired, check to make sure you have basic functionality of your switch by turning it on/off.

Advanced Feature Setup

This switch 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.

While the advanced features are built into the light switch firmware, they unfortunately are not recognized by the Alexa platform at this time. The only advanced feature Alexa supports is, "Smart Bulb Mode" which is discussed more below.

Smart Bulb Mode

Smart Bulb Mode is a special mode that allows you to use your Inovelli smart switch to control smart bulbs. Rather than cutting power to your smart bulbs, Smart Bulb Mode tells the switch to send a digital signal to your bulbs or your hub to turn on/off or dim.

To learn how to control your smart bulb(s) from an Inovelli smart switch using your SmartThings hub, please see this link: Controlling Smart Bulb(s) from a Smart Switch • SmartThings

Color Notifications

Color notifications are used when you want to have a visual cue on your LED bar notify you of a certain event. A few examples would be:

  • LED Bar turns purple if your garage door is left open

  • LED Bar turns red if your front door is unlocked

  • LED Bar turns orange if a door is opened at night time

For more information about Color Notifications as well as some examples of how to set them up, please visit the following article: Setting Up Color Notifications • SmartThings

Local Parameter Changes

The White Series On/Off switch has different parameters that can be changed locally (i.e., at the switch). These can be changed via Quick Tap Sequences or Local Configuration. Some examples include:

  • Changing the color of the LED Bar

  • Smart Bulb Mode

  • State After Power is Restored

Quick Tap Sequences

To see the full list of Quick Tap Sequences and understand more about them, please see the following link: White Series On/Off Quick Tap Sequences Table

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