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Setup Instructions Overview
This is the digital manual for the Gen 1 Smart Dimmer Toggle Switch w/Scenes.
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 & Inclusion
This section assumes you have your switch wired correctly, the blue LED bar is lit up and you are ready to include (pair) your switch. If you have not wired it and tested to see if it works locally, please visit the Wiring Instructions section first.
Inclusion (Pairing)
First put your hub into pairing mode - once power is restored to the switch it will auto-include to the hub (please note that you have 30 seconds before auto-inclusion times out). If auto-inclusion does not work (or times out), you can tap the up button (A) six (6) times within a couple seconds.
If you run into issues where your switch is not including, you may have to try an exclusion process. If the switch is unsuccessful during inclusion, you can exclude (reset) the switch by putting your gateway in exclusion mode and pressing the up button (A) six (6) times.
Getting to Know Your Switch
Please refer to the above diagram to get to know your switch.
A. Light On: Tap 1x to turn on your light
B. Light Off: Tap 1x to turn off your light
Wiring Your Switch
Do not attempt to install these switches if you are unfamiliar with electrical as serious injury can occur.
Safety Reminder
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 on the next few pages before installing your switch. We can’t stress enough how dangerous installation can be if you don’t know what you’re doing.
Warnings
Please click on the dropdown below to read the warnings.
Warnings
Warnings
Caution - Please Read: This device (NZW31-ST) is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local regulations in the United States, or the Canadian Electrical Code and local regulations in Canada. If you are unsure or uncomfortable about performing this installation consult a qualified electrician. This product is made for indoor use only and is not designed or approved for use on power lines other than 120VAC, 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use this NZW31-ST on non-approved power lines may have hazardous consequences.
Attention – Information importante: Cet appareil (NZW31-ST) est conçu pour être installé conformément au « National Electric Code » et aux réglementations locales aux États-Unis, ou au Code canadien de l’électricité et aux réglementations locales canadiennes. Si vous ne vous sentez pas à l’aise ou qualifiés pour effectuer cette installation, veuillez consultez un électricien qualifié. Ce produit est conçu pour une utilisation intérieure uniquement et n’est pas conçu ou approuvé pour une utilisation avec une ligne électrique ayant un voltage autre que 120 VCA, 60 Hz, monophasé. L’utilisation du NZW31-ST avec une ligne électrique non approuvée peut avoir des résultats dangereux.
Other Warnings: Risk of Fire, Electrical Shock & Burns
Autres avertissements: Risque d’incendie, de choc électrique et de brûlures
Recommended Installation Practices: Use only indoors or in an outdoor rated box. Turn off the circuit breaker. Installing this switch and module with the power on will expose you to dangerous voltages. Connect only copper or copper-clad wire to the switch or module.
To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not install to control a receptacle, a motor-operated appliance, a fluorescent lighting fixture or a transformer supplied appliance and do not use the NZW31-ST load output to control no more than indicated, which is: 500W Single-Gang, 400W Double-Gang, 300W Triple-Gang Incandescent, 300W LED, 150W CFL.
To install your Dimmer Switch (NZW31-S), you’ll need to identify the following four wires:
Line: Usually black and can also be called the, “hot” or “live” and carries 120VAC electricity into the electrical box
Neutral*: Usually white and is commonly daisy chained from box to box, usually appearing as a white wire bundle.
Load: Usually black, blue or red
Ground: Bare copper wire or metal fixture (if grounded)
* Neutral is mandatory. See the compatibility chart below.
If you are having difficulties identifying wires, please consult an electrician.
Pratiques d’installation recommandées: Utiliser uniquement à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur dans une boîte adaptée aux conditions extérieures. Éteignez le disjoncteur. L’installation de cet interrupteur et de ce module alors que le courant est allumé vous exposera à des tensions dangereuses. Connectez uniquement un fil de cuivre ou gainé de cuivre au commutateur ou au module.
Pour réduire le risque de surchauffe et de dommages possibles à d'autres équipements, n'installez pas pour contrôler une prise, un appareil à moteur, un luminaire fluorescent ou un appareil alimenté par un transformateur et n'utilisez pas la sortie de charge NZW31-ST pour contrôler pas plus que ce qui est indiqué. , qui est : un groupe simple de 500 W, un groupe double de 400 W, une ampoule à incandescence triple de 300 W, une LED de 300 W, une CFL de 150 W.
Pour installer votre variateur (NZW31-ST), vous devrez identifier les quatre fils suivants :
Ligne: généralement noire et peut également être appelée « chaud » ou « sous tension » et transporte l’électricité 120 VCA dans le boîtier électrique
Neutre: habituellement blanc et connecté en série d’une boîte à l’autre, les fils sont habituellement attachés ensemble dans la boîte électrique
Charge: habituellement noire, bleue ou rouge
Mise à terre: fil de cuivre nu ou boîtier métallique (si celui-ci est mis à la terre)Si vous rencontrez des difficultés à identifier les fils, veuillez consulter un électricien.
Équipement médical: Veuillez ne pas utiliser cet interrupteur pour contrôler de l’équipement médical ou nécessaire à la survie. Les appareils Zigbee ne doivent jamais être utilisés pour contrôler la marche or l’arrêt d’équipement médical et/ou nécessaires à la survie.
Vocabulary
Before we go into actual steps, it’s important to be familiar with the vernacular used on the following pages. Please see below:
Line: This is your hot wire (120V) - aka: “live” wire
Load: This is the wire that runs from your light switch to what you’re controlling (ie: bulb(s), fan, etc)
Neutral: This is the wire that carries current back to the power source (you may not have this in your house)
Single-Pole: One switch controlling one or more load(s)
Multi-Way: Refers to 3-Way (2 switches, 1 load), 4-Way (3 switches, 1 load), or 5-Way setups (4 switches, 1 load)
Toggle (“Dumb”) Switch: Refers to your existing switch (ie: the switch(es) you had before replacing with your smart switch(es))
Aux Switch: Refers to the Inovelli Aux Switch (inov.li/aux)
Step 1 - Determine Wiring Type
The first step is to determine how many switches control your load(s) (aka: light(s)).
Using the diagram below, please determine what your wiring type is and remember this selection :
Single-Pole: One switch controls one load (load may contain more than one light, etc).
Multi-Way: Two or more switches control one load (load may contain more than one light, etc). We will use the term, “multi-way” instead of 3-Way, 4-Way, 5-Way, etc as the programming of the switch is the same regardless.
Wiring Type (Circle One): Single Pole or Multi-Way
Step 2 - Determine Switch Layout
If you determined in Step #1 that your switch is single-pole, you can skip this step. This step is for multi-way setups only.
Using the diagram below, please determine what your wiring layout is and remember this selection :
Smart Switch + Toggle Switch: One smart switch and one (or more) toggle/existing switch (one already in your wall).
Smart Switch + Aux Switch: One smart switch and one (or more) aux/add-on switch (Model #: AUX01 or inov.li/aux).
Smart Switch + Smart Switch: Two (or more) smart switches.
Switch Layout (Circle One): Toggle, Aux, or Smart Switch(es)
Step 3 - AC Power Type
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:
If your house was built in the mid-1980’s or later
If there is an outlet (receptacle) near the switch
If switches are in the same gang-box (regardless of the year your house was built)
See below for details on checking for a neutral wire.
AC Power Type (Circle One): Neutral or No Neutral
Step 4 - Compatibility Check
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.
Taking the answers you circled in Steps 1-3, please see the chart below to see if your switch is compatible with your setup.
Example: If you circled, “Multi-Way”, “Toggle Switch” and “Neutral”, you will see that your wiring is compatible. However, if you circled, “Multi-Way”, “Toggle Switch” and “No Neutral”, you will see that your wiring is not compatible and you will need to purchase an auxiliary switch (inov.li/aux).
This switch cannot be used with an auxiliary switch or in a non-neutral setting. If you do not have a neutral wire and would prefer an aux switch, please purchase our Red or Blue Series 2-1 Switches.
Step 5 - Switch Installation
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.
Wiring Schematics
Please see the following link to the wiring schematics for this switch: Gen 1 Dimmer Toggle Switch w/Scenes Schematics
UL specifies the tightening torque for the screws to be 0.8 N.m (7.08 lbf-in).
Hub/Gateway Setup
The Inovelli smart switch can be used on various hub platforms such as: SmartThings, Home Assistant - Z-WaveJS, Home Assistant - Z-WaveJSUI, Hubitat, and HomeSeer. 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:
If you don't see your hub listed above, please go to the, "Quick Setup & Inclusion" section for generic instructions.
Advanced Features
The advanced features shown below are what is built into the switch firmware, and may or may not be supported by your hub/ gateway. We’ve confirmed they’re supported on SmartThings, Hubitat, and Home Assistant (ZHA and Z-Wave2MQTT).
Scene Control
Scene control allows you to multi-tap your switch to activate certain scenes. Some common examples are:
Double-Tap up to activate a movie scene where multiple smart lights turn on to a certain dim level and color
Double-Tap down to activate a bedtime scene where all your lights turn off, doors lock, and temperature gets set to 68
Triple-Tap the configuration/favorites button to lock all your doors and shut the garage door
Setup instructions are different for each hub, so we've created instructions for the following hubs:
Switch Parameters
To see the list of parameters on this switch, please click on the following link: Gen 1 Dimmer Toggle Switch Parameters
All parameters can be changed via your hub if your hub supports parameter changes (most do). If your hub does not support parameter changes, or you do not have access to your hub, you can change some parameters directly from the switch.
Z-Wave Information
Please see the below sections to learn more about Z-Wave and how it relates to this switch.
Z-Wave Association Groups
Group 1: Lifeline
Members of this group will receive unsolicited messages related to the status of the switch
Group 2: Basic Set
Sends start and stop commands to associated devices
Single press on the up button sends BasicSet (0xFF)
Single press on the down button sends BasicSet (0x00)
Z-Wave Command Classes
5E | COMMAND_CLASS_ZWAVEPLUS_INFO |
26 | COMMAND_CLASS_SWITCH_BINARY |
70 | COMMAND_CLASS_CONFIGURATION |
85 | COMMAND_CLASS_ASSOCIATON |
59 | COMMAND_CLASS_ASSOCIATION_GRP_INFO |
55 | COMMAND_CLASS_TRANSPORT_SERVICE |
86 | COMMAND_CLASS_VERSION |
72 | COMMAND_CLASS_MANUFACTURER_SPECIFIC |
5A | COMMAND_CLASS_DEVICE_RESET_LOCALLY |
73 | COMMAND_CLASS_POWERLEVEL |
98 | COMMAND_CLASS_SECURITY |
6C | COMMAND_CLASS_SUPERVISION |
7A | COMMAND_CLASS_FIRMWARE_UPDATE_MD |
Manufacturer Compatibility
This product can be operated in any Z-Wave network with other Z-Wave certified devices from other manufacturers. All non-battery operated nodes within the network will act as repeaters regardless of vendor to increase reliability of the network. Each module is designed to act as a repeater, which will re-transmit a radio frequency (RF) signal by routing the signal around obstacles and radio dead spots to ensure that the signal is received at its intended destination. The Inovelli Gen 1 Dimmer Switch w/Scenes is a security enabled Z-Wave Plus™ device. A security enabled Z-Wave Plus controller must be used in order to fully utilize the product.
Factory Reset / Exclusion (Removal)
To factory reset your device, have someone turn off the power to your switch and then turn it back on and immediately hold down on the bottom paddle (off) for 5 seconds. You may also use a certified Z-Wave controller to remove the device from your network to factory default. Only use these procedures in the event that the primary controller is missing or otherwise inoperable.
Exclusion will reset your device as well and can be done directly from the hub. This is helpful if you’re running into issues with inclusion. To exclude a device, start the exclusion process on your hub and tap on the up (on) paddle six (6) times within two (2) seconds.
Product & Contact Info
Product Info / Specs
Name: Smart Dimmer Toggle Switch w/Scenes
SKU #: NZW31-ST
Power: 120V AC, 60Hz Signal
(Frequency): 908.42 MHz
Operating Temperature Range: 32-104° F (0-40° C)
Maximum Load (Watts): 500W Single-Gang, 400W Double-Gang, 300W Triple-Gang Incandescent, 300W LED, 150W CFL
Range: Up to 100 meters line of sight between the Wireless Controller (HUB) and the closest Z-Wave Repeater.
Certifications: UL Listed, FCC/IC & Z-Wave Plus Certified
For indoor use. Specifications subject to change without notice due to continuing product improvement. Not rated for inductive loads.
Compatible Hubs
While most Z-Wave enabled hubs are compatible with the Gen 1 Dimmer Switch w/Scenes, the hubs below have been tested and verified to work. If you do not see your hub listed, please reach out prior to purchase.
Samsung/Aeotec SmartThings (V1, V2, V3 - SmartThings Station is not compatible)
Hubitat (C4, C5, C7, C8)
Home Assistant (ZWaveJS, ZWaveJS UI)
HomeSeer (HS3, HS4)
Ring*
Qolsys IQ2*
Wink*
*Limited functionality
Company Info / Warranty
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.
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.
For full warranty info, please visit: inov.li/warranty
PDF Copy of the Manual
(Keep in mind this may be out of date)