Mini Remote Control Switch, 1-Scene

Needed a switch for the coop and the mini remote worked wonders
Did need range extender to make it work but so worth it

I needed to control a light across the room from the doorway. I upgraded the single gang coverplate to a dual and mounted this remote in the second hole. It stays in there without any mounting brackets. The more rigid wall plates are better suited for this, I tried a flexible one and it warped away from the wall. The switch blends in pretty well with Decora although it's definitely a little different. Also it takes some getting used to the red light blinking for Off because on other switches that means something went wrong. Overall a very easy and functional upgrade.

I have a lot of products in my house. I used the remote and other items very happy, never have any issue. I give you guys five stars

I have been using for way over 10 years. The product is great. My problem is as I age. (85 now ) it is harder for me to keep up with all the technical stuff. I got the switches from you, but couldn't figure out how to delete the old switches. I have that the batteries quit working on and install the new ones. I hired a supposedly Electronic guy it took him about four hours at $75 an hour got them working however he couldn't remove the old ones and he couldn't name the new ones years ago. I was able to contact Instion and they would enter my system and set this up for me. This is my only complaint if you could supply some kind of Support and hook up this stuff for people you would be at 100% Dave Mirku [****]

It’s a no-brainer to setup and place where needed.

I was hoping to use this to upgrade the x-10 wireless remote that I use to control my landscape lighting. I was disappointed. It has a shorter range, and unlike X-10 it cannot communicate with the HomeLink that is built into many modern cars (buttons on the bottom of ;the rear view mirror),

We have been using mostly Insteon Devices with an old Mac Mini as a server & hub. There is a mixed system of Insteon, X10, and Z-Wave devices here on Sojourn Farm. Currently, the server is running devices all over the farm, running a program called Indigo.

The Mac server has a powerline interface and runs all of the devices controlling irrigation pumps, the front gate and other important functions in the main house, well house, garage, shed, barn and workshop.

Because of the mesh nature of the Insteon devices, along with the ability to work with wireless as well as powerline wired operations, allows the reliability & flexibility to be better than any other control module system.

Mini Remote Control Switch, 1-Scene

Thank you for all you support. I needed a remote for my 10 year-old installation and you were able to support. With all the forward progress in technology, your solution si still the best for remote home automation. Thanks again.

A real problem solver. It is simple to set up and use

I have what amounts to a 6-foot tall vacuum cleaner in my workshop that sucks up sawdust and wood chips. It sounds like an air-raid siren when running, so I don't like to leave it turned on for very long.

The 1-scene Mini Remote works great for turning it on and off. I have it attached to the underside of my table saw for easy access. The switch controls a Micro On Off switch module that applies power to a large 240V contactor that operates the dust collector's 2 HP motor.

This was a replacement for a 20-year-old remote lamp switch (mounted on a bookcase) in a rental that has since had other Insteon equipment installed, so I opted to "do it right" this time. I had to provide for taking it down periodically for recharging, so instead of using the matching Insteon wall-mount kit (too many poor reviews concerning proper fit) I used mating pieces of adhesive magnetic sheet on both switch and surface. It also allows for portability as a "pocket switch" if the tenant ever wishes.

This is the fourth and newest MiniRemote in my system. Older ones are over 5 years old. Very satisfied with this version. Synched it manually instead of using my ISYi. No problems.

It was a great addition to add to my nightstand to control the lambs in addition to the app

Customer wanted four canless recessed lights in new patio ceiling. The only electric available was a constant hot for a pull chain ceiling fan. Installed a Micro dimming switch module in the ceiling fan electric box. Linked the mini remote control switch to it with just a push of two buttons. On /Off and dimmer work great. Installed a remote control ceiling fan as well. The two receivers do not interfere with each other at all. No cutting into walls and running wires behind drywall. I purchased the wall mount kit and it looks great. Happy customers are repeat customers. Insteon has never failed to impress me. They are the GOAT!!
Brown's Quality Electric.

I now have five of the Mini Remote Control Switches. I use them to control ceiling lights, and wall sconces. I use the switches next to the bed and I also have a couple of them mounted to the wall. They are the simplest way to add functionality to my Insteon Circuitry. I would recommend any of the Insteon products to anyone.

I have lights above and below kitchen cabinets. They both plug into an Insteon Wall Plug that is at the top of the cabinets. The lights above are accent lights so go on/off with a schedule. The lights below, however, are task specific and go on/off via a mechanical switch in the wire. I wanted to be able to turn them off at night with the rest of the house, so I disabled the mechanical switch and installed the mini remote. I used magnetic cut and peel sticky strips to put it on a tiled back splash.

I installed a motion sensing spotlight in my front yard to ward off deer that were eating our bushes. I wanted to be able to turn it off so I could go outside without activating the light. The light and switch are on the second level, so I needed a remote control to do what I needed. I tried other smart switches but most "leak", do not disconnect the light completely. That caused the light to try to operate. I expect that leaving it like that would damage the electronics.

Insteon's on/off switch is a hard switch. It does not leak like the others. That resolved my switching problem. The remote switch allowed me to place the control at the from door, aligned with a three-gang group, creating a four-gang switch bank that looks and operates properly.

These Insteon Mini Remote Control switches are multifunction devices that can control up to 6 separate actions. One of the switches along with an Insteon relay has replaced a garage door opening receiver which would repeatedly actuate from spurious signals. Since then the garage door has never opened falsely.

All Insteon devices can operate independently and individually without any central controller or computer. They are however much more versatile and useful with a hub or controller.

Insteon devices mostly cost more, but are vastly more reliable, because of their two channel and mesh communication system. We use these with a Mac software program on an older Mac mini.

We have over 100 devices controlled by that Mac mini its software which is also capable of running Z-wave and the old X-10 modules.

There are lots of cheaper solutions on the market but if maximum reliability is needed then Insteon is about the only choice.

Pairing the Mini Remote with the wireless control switch was a simple task and provided the remote control I need for an outdoor Fan and light. Instructions were clear and simple to follow. I highly recommend Insteon products for many Home Automation needs.

Needed an extra switch for a spare bedroom lamp. This filled the need.

Very easy to setup. Works well. When installed as a wall switch, it rattles around in the enclosure but still works.

Updating a 1988 house using Insteon switches. I really like the remotes... Installed several and they work great. This project was complicated due to the size of the house and extensive electrical and lighting updating. I have used your products for 12 years in several houses.

My wife needed lamps on her new vanity desk. While there is an outlet on the wall behind the desk, no convenient switch is nearby. I changed the outlet to an Insteon outlet then programmed a single remote switch, sitting on the desk, to control the lamps. Problem solved!

I have several mini remotes throughout my 110+ year old home. For some reason, they didn’t put light switches near doorways consistently back in the day.

This mini remote can mount anywhere a light switch is needed, and it can control a single Insteon switch, multiple switches, or other Insteon devices. The use cases are literally endless.

These mini remotes are incredibly useful, for putting a second switch somewhere there is no J box or as a garage door opener. In this case, my 3 year old wanted to be able to turn on/off the bedroom light. So I stuck the switch on the side of a low bookcase.

I use this linked to an Insteon wall switch to turn the ceiling light on/off in my home office from my desk.