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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.
This is the digital setup instructions for the White Series Smart 2-1 Switch (On/Off or Dimmer) on the Apple Home platform.
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 2-1 switch before and are just looking for some quick pairing instructions. If this is your first time installing the 2-1 switch, 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 Apple Device
You’re aware of the limitations
You’ve wired the switch and it works manually
Let’s begin:
Open up your Apple Home App and click "+" at the top right
In the drop-down, select, "Add Accessory"
Where it says, "Add Accessory", scan the QR Code located at the bottom left of the switch
There will be a pop-up that says, "Accessory" -- click on, "Add to Home" and Apple will start to add the device (you may get a pop-up that says, "Uncertified Accessory" -- please click, "Add Anyway")
Apple will continue to add 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, factory reset your switch (see Video #2) and start again) -- if successful, the LED Bar will flash green three (3) times
Add your device to the location of your choosing and click, "Continue"
Feel free to name your device and click, "Continue"
Your switch should be added to your home -- click, "Done"
Video #1 & Video #2
Video #1 & Video #2
Video #1: Switch Pulsing Blue after QR Code is scanned
Video #2: Factory resetting your switch
NOTE: Video sped up
If your LED bar refuses to pulse blue, then please hold down on the top of the paddle as well as the config/favorites button for approximately 20 seconds until the LED Bar turns Red and then let go as shown in, "Video #2" in the drop down above. The LED Bar will blink red three times to confirm as shown in the video below.
IMPORTANT: The Apple Home app has no way of changing the switch from an On/Off Switch to a Dimmer Switch so you will have to do it manually at the switch.
Apple Home Limitations
Apple Home is a fantastic product 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 some of the advanced features on your switch from the Apple Home app (ie: parameters, animated notifications, etc) and you will only be able to change select parameters locally at the switch
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)
Installation Instructions
Before setting up your switch within the Apple Home 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:
Pairing Instructions
Please follow the instructions below to include/pair your White Series 2-1 Switch
Open up your Apple Home App and click "+" at the top right
In the drop-down, select, "Add Accessory"
Where it says, "Add Accessory", scan the QR Code located at the bottom left of the switch
After you've scanned the QR Code, the switch LED Bar should start pulsing blue as shown in Video #1. If it isn't, then please factory reset your switch as shown in Video #2. If the switch successfully pairs to Apple Home, the switch LED Bar will flash green three (3) times.
Video #1: Switch Already Pulsing BlueVideo #2: Factory resetting your switch
Hold down on the top of the paddle and the config/favorites button for 20 seconds until the LED Bar turns red and let go (video below is sped up)
There will be a pop-up that says, "Accessory" -- click on, "Add to Home" and Apple will start to add the device (you may get a pop-up that says, "Uncertified Accessory" -- please click, "Add Anyway")
Add your device to the location of your choosing and click, "Continue"
Feel free to name your device and click, "Continue"
Your switch should be added to your home -- click, "Done"
Once your switch is successfully paired, check to make sure you have basic functionality of your switch by turning it on/off (if you are going to be using it as a dimmer, please move to the, "Switch Configuration" section below).
NOTE: By default the switch is setup as an On/Off switch so it will only turn On/Off (this means you will not be able to dim). This is for safety reasons. If you'd like to change your switch to be a Dimmer, then please move to the Switch Configuration section below.
Switch Configuration
In this section, we will help you change your switch mode (ie: On/Off or Dimmer) and type (Single-Pole or 3-Way Aux). As noted above, because the Apple Home app is limited in what it can do, we will have to change these settings manually at the switch itself.
If you are trying to setup your switch in Smart Bulb Mode, please still select the Switch Mode and Type from the below instructions, and then follow the directions to setup Smart Bulb Mode
Switch Mode - On/Off
By default, your White Series 2-1 Switch is set to be an On/Off switch and will only turn On/Off (ie: there is no dimming). If this is how you intend to use the switch, you can skip this step. We're just going to show you how to change it to a Dimmer for reference.
To put your White 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
Video Demonstration
Switch Mode - Dimmer
By default, your White Series 2-1 Switch is set to be an On/Off switch and will only turn On/Off (ie: there is no dimming). If you'd like to change your switch to a Dimmer switch, then please follow the directions below.
To put your White 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
Video Demonstration
Switch Type - Single-Pole
By default, your White Series 2-1 Switch is set to be installed in a Single-Pole setup (ie: one switch controls one load). If this is how you intend to use the switch, you can skip this step. We're just going to show you how to change it to a multi-way (2+ switches controlling a load) with an aux switch for reference.
To have your White Series 2-1 Switch work as a Single-Pole switch, 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 violet (and then let go of the paddle) indicating the switch has enabled Single-Pole Mode.
Switch Type - Multi-Way (Dumb)
By default, your White Series 2-1 Switch is set to be installed in a Single-Pole setup (ie: one switch controls one load). If you'd like to change your switch to work in a multi-way setup with a dumb/existing switch, then please follow the directions below.
To have your White 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
Video Demonstration
Switch Type - Multi-Way (Aux)
By default, your White Series 2-1 Switch is set to be installed in a Single-Pole setup (ie: one switch controls one load). If you'd like to change your switch to work in a multi-way setup with an auxiliary switch, then please follow the directions below.
To have your White 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
Video Demonstration
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 Apple Home platform at this time. The only advanced feature Apple Home supports is, "Smart Bulb Mode" which is discussed more below.
Scene Control
Scene control, in this context, refers to activating a scene from your light switch via a tap sequence (ie: double-tap, triple-tap, favorites button, etc). This is not to be confused with setting up scenes in your Hubitat app, which is different.
To learn how to setup multi-tap scene control, please visit the following article: Setting Up Multi-Tap Scene Control • Apple Home
Color Notifications
Color Notifications can be setup to notify you of certain events. Some common examples are:
Switch LED Bar turns orange if the garage door is left open past 10pm
Switch LED Bar turns red if the alarm system is armed
Switch LED Bar turns green at 10am to remind you to take your medicine
To learn how to setup color notifications, please visit the following article: Setting Up Color Notifications • Apple Home
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.
For directions on how to control smart bulb(s) from your White Series 2-1 Switch, please follow the directions in the, "Controlling Smart Bulb(s) from Smart Switch(es) • Apple Home" article.