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Red Series 2-1 Switch • Button Combinations, Quick Tap Sequences & Local Configuration Options

Button combinations, quick tap sequences and local configuration to change settings and parameters locally on your Red Series 2-1 Switch.

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Written by Eric Hines
Updated over a week ago

DISCLAIMER: You may notice there are a lot of over-used keywords or phrases as well as English that seems a little off. This is because these articles are used to feed our AI Robot (Ira) and she needs the data to be structured in a certain way.

Button Combinations

The Red Series 2-1 Switch has many different button combinations that indicate what the switch is doing or what settings and parameters are being changed.

Standard Button Combinations are used to either pair/remove your switch, check Zigbee strength, or factory reset your switch

Quick Tap Sequences is a quick and easy way to change the important parameters (ie: changing from On/Off to Dimmer, Leading to Trailing Edge, etc).

Local Configuration is a more complex way of changing additional parameters outside of the Quick Tap Sequences.

Standard Button Combinations

Standard Button Combinations for your Red Series 2-1 Switch are used to either pair/remove your switch, check Z-Wave strength, or factory reset your switch.

To see the table, click here: Standard Button Combination Table

Pairing & Removing

To pair your Red Series 2-1 switch, put your hub in pairing mode and tap the configuration (favorites) button 3x and your LED Bar will start pulsing blue - if successful, the LED Bar will then flash green (if unsuccessful, it will flash red).

Checking Z-Wave Strength

To check the strength of your Z-Wave network where your Red Series 2-1 switch is at, hold down on the configuration (favorites) button for 5-10 seconds until the LED Bar turns green. Release the configuration button when the LED Bar turns green and the color of the LED Bar will be the strength of your network: green equals good, yellow equals ok, and red equals poor.

Factory Reset

To factory reset your Red Series 2-1 switch, hold down on the top of the paddle (on button) along with the configuration (favorites) button for approximately 20 seconds until the LED Bar turns red and then release.

Quick Tap Sequences

The Red Series 2-1 Switch has various settings and parameters you can change at the switch itself via the configuration (favorites) button located at the top right of the switch.

Example: If you'd like to change your Red Series 2-1 switch from an on/off switch to a dimmer switch manually, you would hold down on the bottom part of the paddle (off) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button three times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid orange (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has changed to a Dimmer switch.

On/Off Mode

To put your Red Series 2-1 Switch in On/Off Mode, hold down on the top part of the paddle (on) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button three (3) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid red (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has changed to an On/Off switch.

Video Demonstration

Dimmer Mode

To put your Red Series 2-1 Switch in Dimmer Mode, hold down on the bottom part of the paddle (off) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button three (3) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid orange (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has changed to a Dimmer switch.

Video Demonstration

Enable Smart Bulb Mode

To enable Smart Bulb Mode on your Red Series 2-1 Switch, hold down on the top part of the paddle (on) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button four (4) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid yellow (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has enabled Smart Bulb Mode.

Video Demonstration

Disable Smart Bulb Mode

To disable Smart Bulb Mode on your Red Series 2-1 Switch, hold down on the bottom part of the paddle (off) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button four (4) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid blue (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has disabled Smart Bulb Mode.

Video Demonstration

Multi-Way (3-Way) + Aux Switch Mode

To have your Red Series 2-1 Switch work with an Auxiliary (Add-On) switch in a multi-way (3-Way) setting, hold down on the top part of the paddle (on) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button five (5) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid white (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has enabled 3-Way + Aux Switch Mode.

Video Demonstration

Multi-Way (3-Way) + Dumb (Existing) Switch Mode

To have your Red Series 2-1 Switch work with your existing, "dumb" switch in a multi-way (3-Way) setting, hold down on the bottom part of the paddle (off) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button five (5) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid pink (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has enabled 3-Way + Dumb Switch Mode.

Video Demonstration

Single-Pole Mode

To have your Red Series 2-1 Switch work as a Single-Pole switch, hold down on the top part of the paddle (on) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button six (6) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid cyan (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has enabled Single-Pole Mode.

Video Demonstration

Enable Instant-On (Disable Button Delay) Mode

To disable the button delay and create an, "Instant On" setup (ie: when you tap the switch, the light immediately turns on or off) on your Red Series 2-1 Switch, hold down on the top part of the paddle (on) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button seven (7) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid green (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has enabled Instant On Mode. Remember, if you enable this feature, you will no longer have multi-tap scene control from the paddle (you will still have it at the config/favorites button).

Video Demonstration

Disable Instant-On (Enable Button Delay) Mode

To enable the button delay and allow a 500 millisecond delay between the time you tap the switch to when the light turns on or off on your Red Series 2-1 Switch, hold down on the bottom part of the paddle (off) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button seven (7) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid yellow (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has enabled the Button Delay Mode. Remember that when there is a 500ms delay enabled, you will have the ability to create multi-tap scene control automations.

Video Demonstration

Enable Relay Audible Click

To enable the audible relay click sound (Parameter 161) on your Red Series 2-1 Switch, hold down on the top part of the paddle (on) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button eight (8) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid cyan (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has enabled the audible relay click sound.

Video Demonstration

COMING SOON

Disable Relay Audible Click

To disable the audible relay click sound (Parameter 161) on your Red Series 2-1 Switch, hold down on the bottom part of the paddle (off) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button eight (8) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid pink (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has disabled the audible relay click sound.

Video Demonstration

COMING SOON

Firmware Version Check

To check the firmware version on your Red Series 2-1 Switch, hold down on the down on the bottom part of the paddle (off) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button nine (9) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). The LED Bar will flash white and orange in a sequence that aligns with the firmware version. For example, if the firmware version is 2.15, the switch will light up in the following way:

  • 2x Long Blink White (for the 2 in 2.15)

  • 1x Long Blink Orange (for the 1 in 2.15)

  • 5x Short Blink Orange (for the 5 in 2.15)

Video Demonstration

Enable Local Protection Mode

To enable Local Protection Mode (Parameter 256) on your Red Series 2-1 Switch, hold down on the top part of the paddle (on) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button ten (10) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid green (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has enabled Local Protection Mode.

Video Demonstration

Disable Local Protection Mode

To disable Local Protection Mode (Parameter 256) on your Red Series 2-1 Switch, hold down on the bottom part of the paddle (off) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button ten (10) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid red (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has disabled Local Protection Mode.

Video Demonstration

Enable Leading Edge Mode

To put your switch into Leading Edge Mode (for dimming) on your Red Series 2-1 Switch, hold down on the top part of the paddle (on) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button thirteen (13) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid pink (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has enabled Leading Edge Mode. Please note switching between Leading Edge & Trailing Edge Mode is only available on firmware version 1.01 and above.

Video Demonstration

Enable Trailing Edge Mode

To put your switch into Trailing Edge Mode (for dimming) on your Red Series 2-1 Switch, hold down on the bottom part of the paddle (off) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button thirteen (13) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid indigo (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has enabled Trailing Edge Mode. Please note switching between Leading Edge & Trailing Edge Mode is only available on firmware version 1.01 and above.

Video Demonstration

Enable Remote Protection Mode

To enable Local Protection Mode (Parameter 257) on your Red Series 2-1 Switch, hold down on the top part of the paddle (on) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button fifteen (15) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid green (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has enabled Remote Protection Mode.

Video Demonstration

Disable Remote Protection Mode

To disable Remote Protection Mode (Parameter 257) on your Red Series 2-1 Switch, hold down on the bottom part of the paddle (off) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button fifteen (15) times (do not let go of the paddle when finished tapping the config button). Wait for the LED Bar to flash solid red (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has disabled Remote Protection Mode.

Video Demonstration

Local Configuration

To access additional parameters outside of the Quick Tap Sequences, you'll want to use Local Configuration.

To see the Local Configuration Table, click here: Local Configuration Table

Local Configuration Logic

Here is the logic to change the parameters locally:

  • Locate the Parameter you'd like to change on the Local Configuration Table (ex: Change LED Color = 9)

  • ENTERING LOCAL CONFIGURATION MODE: Hold down the configuration button until the LED Bar turns Yellow and let go

  • ENTERING THE PARAMETER MENU: Press the configuration button as many times as the parameter you've chosen says to from the Local Configuration Table (ex: Change LED Color is 9, so you'd press the configuration button 9x) - you have now selected the parameter you'd like to edit

    • NOTE: The LED Bar will blink to notify you of the parameter you're on.

      • Long Blink = 10's

      • Short Blinks = 1's

      • Ex: 13 = 1x Long Blink + 3x Short Blinks

  • EDITING THE PARAMETER: Tap up/down on the paddle to select the value you'd like the parameter to be - you should see the parameter change in realtime (ie: LED Bar Color will change for you to see, LED Bar Intensity will change on the LED Bar for you to see, etc)

  • SAVING THE PARAMETER VALUE: Hold down on the configuration button until the LED Bar turns Yellow and let go - the LED Bar should then flash Cyan which indicates it was saved successfully

Example: If you'd like to change the color of your Red Series 2-1 switch LED Bar you would hold down on the configuration button until the LED Bar turns Yellow and let go. The LED Bar will blink Yellow 1x to indicate it's in Local Configuration Mode. Using the Local Configuration Table, you will see that to access the LED Bar Color, you would tap the configuration button 9x. After you tap the configuration button 9x, the LED Bar will slow blink 9x to indicate it's on the correct parameter. Next, you will tap the paddle up or down to select the LED Bar color you want. Finally, to save the configuration, you will hold down on the configuration button until the LED Bar turns Yellow and let go. It will blink Cyan to confirm.

Video Demonstration


Red Series 2-1 Button Combination Table

Below you'll find tables for the Standard Button Combinations, Quick Tap Sequences as well as Local Control Options.

Standard Button Combination Table

Desired Outcome

Action

Effect

Color

Notes

Enable Pairing to Network

Enable Removal from Network

Tap Config Button 3x

Pulse

Blue

If successful in starting pairing or removal, your switch will pulse blue. It will turn green if pairing/removal is successful and red if unsuccessful

Check Z-Wave Network Strength at your Switches location

Hold Config Button for 5-10 seconds

Solid

Green

When the LED Bar turns Green, release the config button and note the color of the LED Bar signifying signal strength

Green = Strong

Yellow = Fair

Red = Poor

Factory Reset your Switch

Hold Config Button + Top of the Paddle (On Button) for ~20 seconds

Solid

Red

If successful in factory resetting your switch, the LED Bar will turn Red (if it turns purple, you need to try again and this time make sure to hold down both the top of the paddle and the config button at the same time)

Quick Tap Sequences Table

In order to conserve space, we've abbreviated some of the words in the, "Action" column. Here are the abbreviations:

  • Hold Up = Holding down on the up part of the paddle (ie: the, "on" part)

  • Hold Down = Holding down on the down part of the paddle (ie: the, "off" part)

Here's how you read this chart:

  • Look for the desired outcome you want

  • Follow the Action at your switch

  • Ensure the Effect and Color on your LED Bar match what's on the table

Example: If you'd like to enable Smart Bulb Mode on your Red Series 2-1 switch manually, you would hold down on the top part of the paddle (on) while simultaneously tapping the configuration button four times. After the fourth time tapping, continue to hold the top part of the paddle (on) until the LED Bar flashes solid yellow indicating the switch has enabled Smart Bulb Mode.

Desired Outcome

Action

Effect

Color

Notes

Enable On/Off Mode

Hold Up + Tap Config 3x

Solid

Red

If the switch has successfully been switched over to an on/off switch, the LED Bar will flash Red

Enable Dimmer Mode

Hold Down + Tap Config 3x

Solid

Orange

If the switch has successfully been switched over to a dimmer switch, the LED Bar will flash Orange

Enable Smart Bulb Mode

Hold Up + Tap Config 4x

Solid

Yellow

If the switch has successfully enabled Smart Bulb Mode, the LED Bar will flash Yellow

Disable Smart Bulb Mode

Hold Down + Tap Config 4x

Solid

Blue

If the switch has successfully disabled Smart Bulb Mode, the LED Bar will flash Blue

Enable Multi-Way + Aux Switch Mode

Hold Up + Tap Config 5x

Solid

White

If the switch has successfully enabled Multi-Way + Aux Switch Mode, the LED Bar will flash White

Enable Multi-Way + Dumb Switch Mode

Hold Down + Tap Config 5x

Solid

Pink

If the switch has successfully enabled Multi-Way + Dumb Switch Mode, the LED Bar will flash Pink

Enable Single Pole Mode

Hold Up + Tap Config 6x

Solid

Cyan

If the switch has successfully enabled Single Pole Mode, the LED Bar will flash Cyan

Enable Single Pole Mode - Full Sine Wave

Hold Down + Tap Config 6x

Solid

Green

If the switch has successfully enabled Single Pole Mode - Full Sine Wave, the LED Bar will flash Green

Enable Instant On (Button Delay Disabled)

Hold Up + Tap Config 7x

Solid

Green

If you have successfully changed Parameter 50 (Button Press Delay) to 0 (Instant On), the LED Bar will flash Green

Disable Instant On (Button Delay Enabled)

Hold Down + Tap Config 7x

Solid

Yellow

If you have successfully changed Parameter 50 (Button Press Delay) to 5 (500ms), the LED Bar will flash Yellow

Enable Audible Relay Click

Hold Up + Tap Config 8x

Solid

Cyan

If you have successfully changed Parameter 161 (Relay Click Sound) to 0 (Sound On), the LED Bar will flash Cyan

Disable Audible Relay Click

Hold Down + Tap Config 8x

Solid

Pink

If you have successfully changed Parameter 161 (Relay Click Sound) to 1 (Sound Off), the LED Bar will flash Pink

Show Firmware Version

(Firmware 1.02+)

Hold Down + Config 9x

Long Blink, Short Blink

White, Orange

The 2-1 switch LED Bar will blink white for major firmware versions and orange for minor firmware versions with long blinks being for 10's and short blinks for 1's.

For example, if the firmware version is 2.15, the LED Bar would long blink white two times (2.15) and then long blink once (2.15) followed by five short blinks (2.15).

Enable Local Protection Mode

Hold Up + Tap Config 10x

Solid

Green

If you have successfully changed Parameter 256 (Local Protection Mode) to 1 (Enabled), the LED Bar will flash Green

Disable Local Protection Mode

Hold Down + Tap Config 10x

Solid

Red

If you have successfully changed Parameter 256 (Local Protection Mode) to 0 (Disabled), the LED Bar will flash Red

Enable Leading Edge For Dimming

(Firmware 1.01+)

Hold Up + Tap Config 13x

Solid

Pink

If you have successfully changed Parameter 26 (Leading/Trailing Edge) to 0 (Leading Edge), the LED Bar will flash Pink

Enable Trailing Edge For Dimming

(Firmware 1.01+)

Hold Down + Tap Config 13x

Solid

Indigo

If you have successfully changed Parameter 26 (Leading/Trailing Edge) to 1 (Trailing Edge), the LED Bar will flash Pink

Enable Remote Protection Mode

Hold Up + Tap Config 15x

Solid

Green

If you have successfully changed Parameter 257 (Remote Protection Mode) to 1 (Enabled), the LED Bar will flash Green

Disable Remote Protection Mode

Hold Down + Tap Config 15x

Solid

Red

If you have successfully changed Parameter 257 (Remote Protection Mode) to 0 (Disabled), the LED Bar will flash Red

Local Configuration Table

Here's how you read this chart:

  • Look for the parameter you'd like to change

  • Write down or memorize the number associated with that parameter (ie: 9 for, "LED Indicator Color (When On)")

  • Look at the Values and determine what you'd like to change the parameter to (ie: if you want the dimming speed to take 3 seconds to turn on/off, you'd write down or memorize a value of 3)

Example: Let's say you wanted to change the LED Bar to a color of orange when the load is on. You would see that the #9 is, "LED Indicator Color (When On)". Then the Value column says that Orange is an option and the instructions say to tap up/down the paddle until you find Orange. An example is shown below in the, "Video Demonstration".

Video Demonstration

# Times to Press Config Button

Parameter

Description

Values

1

Dimming Speed

Refers to how fast or slow the light turns on or off when you change the dim level either remotely or locally (at the switch) such as from 10-20%, 60-80%, etc.

Range: 0-10

Interval: 1 = 1 second

Max Taps = 11

Tap down on the paddle initially to change to a value of 0, then up/down to change values after

2

Minimum Dim Level

Refers to the minimum level the light switch will dim to.

Range: 1-50

Interval: 1 = ~1%

Max Taps = 50

Tap up on the paddle initially to start on a low minimum level, then up/down to change values after

3

Maximum Dim Level

Refers to the maximum level the light switch will dim to.

Range: 51-99

Interval: 1 = ~1%

Max Taps = 49

Tap up on the paddle initially to start on a low maximum level, then up/down to change values after

4

Invert Switch

Refers to inverting the switch (where tapping up on the switch will turn the switch off and tapping down on the switch will turn the switch on)

Range: 0-1

0 = Normal

1 = Inverted

Max Taps = 2

Tap down to select 0 and up to select 1

5

Default Level (Local)

Refers to the default dim level the switch goes to when turned on at the switch (ie: if you set the default level to 60%, that's the percentage the switch turns on to when you turn it on).

Range: 0-10

0 = Prior State

10 = 100%

1-9 = Intervals of ~11%

Max Taps = 11

Tap down to select 0 and up/down to select 1-10

6

Default Level (Remote)

Refers to the default dim level the switch goes to when turned on remotely via the app (ie: if you set the default level to 60%, that's the percentage the switch turns on to when you turn it on).

Range: 0-10

0 = Prior State

10 = 100%

1-9 = Intervals of ~11%

Max Taps = 11

Tap down to select 0 and up/down to select 1-10

7

State After Power Restored

Refers to the state the switch will return to when power is restored to it (ie: after a power outage).

Range: 0-2

0 = Off

1 = On

2 = Prior State

Max Taps = 3

Tap down to select 0 and up/down to select 1-2

8

LED Indicator Color (When Off)

Refers to the LED Bar color when the load is off

Choose from the following colors:

Red

Orange

Green

Cyan

Blue

Violet

Pink

White

Tap up/down to cycle through the colors

9

LED Indicator Color (When On)

Refers to the LED Bar color when the load is on

Choose from the following colors:

Red

Orange

Green

Cyan

Blue

Violet

Pink

White

Tap up/down to cycle through the colors

10

LED Indicator Intensity
(When On)

Refers to the intensity level of the LED bar when the load is on

Range: 0-10

Interval: 1 = 10%

Max Taps = 11

Tap down for a value of 0 and up/down to change the intensity

11

LED Indicator Intensity
(When Off)

Refers to the intensity level of the LED bar when the load is off

Range: 0-10

Interval: 1 = 10%

Max Taps = 11

Tap down for a value of 0 and up/down to change the intensity

12

Load Level Indicator Timeout

Changes the amount of time (in seconds) the RGB Bar shows the Dim Level (ie: if you are actively dimming the light, the LED Bar will show you approximately what level the light is at -- the timeout is the time that indicator shows once you let go of the paddle)

Range: 0-11

0 = Always Off

1-10 = Intervals of 1 second

11 = Always On

Max Taps = 12

Tap down on the paddle to change to a value of 0, then up/down to change to other values

13

Switch Type

Refers to the type of wiring installation your switch is in: Single Pole, 3-Way Dumb, or 3-Way Aux

Range: 0-2

0 = Single Pole

1 = Multi-Way (Dumb)

2 = Multi-Way (Aux)

Max Taps = 3

Tap down to select 0 and up/down to select 1-2

14

Switch Delay Time

Refers to the delay between when you press the switch and the light turns on. By default, there is a 500ms delay to account for multi-taps (scene control). In other words, the switch does not turn on right away because it's waiting for a potential multi-tap. You can turn this delay off, but you will lose multi-tap control on the paddle (you will still have it on the config/favorites button).

Range: 0-9

Interval: 1 = 100ms

Max Taps = 8**

Tap down on the paddle to change to a value of 0, then up/down to change to other values

**Values of 1 & 2 are not available

15

Smart Bulb Mode

Turns on/off Smart Bulb Mode which provides full power to the load to keep your smart bulb on.

Range: 0-1

0 = SBM Disabled

1 = SBM Enabled

Tap down for a value of 0 and up for a value of 1

16

Switch Mode

Refers to the switch being in either On/Off or Dimmer mode.

Range: 0-1

0 = Dimmer

1 = On/Off

Tap down for a value of 0 and up for a value of 1

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