This is the digital manual for the White Series Smart 2-1 Switch (On/Off or Dimmer).

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 Thread 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 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.

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

A. Light On / Increase Dim % Level: Tap 1x to turn on your light or hold to increase the brightness level (dim percentage). In addition, it can be used to activate scene control (multi-taps and holds) where up to 7 scenes can be added*.

B. Light Off / Decrease Dim % Level: Tap 1x to turn off your light or hold to decrease the brightness level (dim percentage). In addition, it can be used to activate scene control (multi-taps and holds) where up to 7 scenes can be added*.

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 the % level at which your switch is at. In addition, it can be used as a notifier* for various events (i.e.: turn red when alarm is armed, purple if garage is left open, etc.).

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

* Hub must support these features.
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These sequences can be used to program your smart switch. Since many Thread/Matter hubs do not support parameter changes, you will likely have to change some of the settings at the switch itself. If you do have a hub that supports these changes (ie: SmartThings, Home Assistant, etc.) we recommend 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.

White Series 2-1 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.

White Series 2-1 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”, “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).
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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: White Series 2-1 Switch Schematics

Since this switch has so many different available configurations (on/off, dimmer, smart, aux, toggle, neutral, non-neutral, etc.), you may need to manually the switch to work manually by following the directions below..
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Use the button sequence below to adjust the mode of the switch according to your wiring configuration. The LED bar (D) will flash the associated color to indicate success.

Use the button sequence below to adjust the mode of the switch according to the type of switch you want. The LED bar will flash the associated color to indicate success.
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Smart Bulb Mode is potentially used if 2+ Smart Switches are on the same circuit.
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The Inovelli smart switch can be used on various hub platforms such as: Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Echo, SmartThings, and a Thread enabled Home Assistant. 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.

These switches are packed with a ton of amazing features, which include scene control (multi-tap), color notifications, smart bulb mode and approximately 20 different parameters to customize your switch.

To see the list of parameters on this switch, please click on the following link: White Series 2-1 Switch Parameters

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

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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Matter Bindings are used to "bind" two or more Matter devices together. The benefit is that when two Matter 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 Matter devices will still communicate. Some common examples are:

Name: Smart 2-1 Switch (On/Off or Dimmer)

SKU #: VTM31-SN

Power: 120V AC, 60Hz Signal

(Frequency): 2.4 GHz

Operating Temperature Range: 32-95° F (0-35° C)

Maximum Load (Watts): 600W Single-Gang, 500W Double-Gang, 400W Triple-Gang Incandescent, 300W LED, 150W CFL

Not rated for inductive loads or fans.

Range: Up to 100 meters line of sight between the Wireless Controller (HUB) and the closest Zigbee Repeater.

Certifications: UL Listed (#E528330), FCC/IC & Zigbee 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 Thread enabled hubs are compatible with the White 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.

This project was Inovelli’s first venture into the Thread/Matter protocol as we’re traditionally known for our work in Z-Wave & Zigbee.

Over the course of a couple years, we’ve gotten requests almost weekly to come out with a Thread/Matter switch and I’ve had to turn it down due to resources, and lack of real understanding of Thread and even more so Matter.

We'd been randomly thinking about this switch one day in August 2023 and at the same time someone IM’d our chat bot and simply said, “Matter” and we thought, “oh boy, another person we'd have to turn down, this stinks”. But he and our CEO had an awesome conversation which lead him to start researching again what all it would take to start this switch.

Then a couple days later a community member started posting about Matter and he and Eric H. have had some incredible conversations which provided us a ton of knowledge around Thread/Matter and what it can do.

The final straw was when we started talking to the firmware engineer and we found out this was a passion project for him and he’s already gone through Matter training and actually has been messing around with our switches and HomeKit.

The name Jonagold comes from Eric's favorite type of apple that happens to be grown in Michigan. We thought it would be fitting to tip our hat at one of the companies we draw not only our marketing and product inspiration from, but hopefully can partner with in the future and, at the very least, provide compatible products to.

To see the origin of this project, as well as the journey scan the code or visit: Project Jonagold

(Keep in mind this may be out of date)