Google Home

Control Insteon Devices from your Google Home

 

With Insteon Hub (2245-222) and Google Home, you can control Insteon-connected lights and appliances with your voice. The following article covers pairing your Insteon Hub account with the Google Home app.

For Android users with a Home device go to the Google Home support page. If you do not have a Google Home device installed make sure the install the Google Assistant app so that you get access the Google Assistant Home Control settings.

Step 1

Launch the Google Home App and tap the Settings gear icon

Launch the Google Home App and tap the Settings gear icon

Step 2

Scroll all the way to the bottom and tap “Works with Google”

Scroll all the way to the bottom and tap “Works with Google”

Step 3

Search for Insteon and select Insteon from under the Add new section

Search for Insteon and select Insteon from under the Add new section

Step 4

Enter your username (email) and password associated with your Insteon Hub account then tap “Sign In”

Enter your username (email) and password associated with your Insteon Hub account then tap “Sign In”

Step 5

Select the home for your Insteon devices and then tap Next

Step 6

You will see a list of your devices*. Google Home will ask that you place each of the devices into rooms one at a time. To bypass these steps, tap the X (upper right).

*Scenes created in the Insteon mobile apps do not get shown with your devices list. You can still use your voice to activate any scenes you’ve created but to control it from the app, you will need to set up a routine within the Google Home app.

 
 

Google Assistant and Supported Insteon Thermostats

 

The Google Assistant supports control of several different Insteon Thermostats; you can increase or decrease the temperature and change modes just by asking the Google Assistant. Use the information in this article to identify if you have a compatible Insteon Thermostat. Note that an Insteon Hub (2245-222) is required to enable voice control from the Google Assistant. 

Supported Insteon Thermostats

These Insteon Thermostats are compatible with Amazon Alexa and allow full voice control functionality of setting temperature and changing modes.

 

Insteon Wired Thermostat

  • Model 2441TH (Revision 1.1 or later)
Wired Thermostat 01.png
 

Unsupported Insteon Thermostats

These Insteon Thermostats are not explicitly incompatible with the Google Assistant but are not guaranteed to function as expected.

Insteon Thermostat for Heat Pumps

  • Model 2732-242 (Any Revision)
Wired Thermostat 01.png
 

Incompatible Insteon Thermostats

These Insteon Thermostats are incompatible with the Google Assistant and cannot be controlled.

Insteon Wired Thermostat

  • Model 2441TH (Revision 1.0)
Wired Thermostat 01.png

Insteon Wireless Thermostat

  • Model 2441ZTH
  • Model 2441ZTHR
  • Model 2732-433
  • Model 2732-432
Wireless Thermostat 01.png

Insteon Venstar Thermostat Adapter

  • Model 2441V
  • Model 2441VR
venstar adapter.png

Insteon Venstar Integrated Thermostat

  • Model 2491T1E
  • Model 2491T1ER
  • Model 2491T7E
  • Model 2491T7ER
venstar thermostat.png
 
 

Supported Insteon Devices with the Google Assistant

While the Google Assistant supports control of many Insteon devices, not all devices are supported, some devices may not support all features, and some of those features are accessible only through Insteon scenes. Use the table below to identify if your device is supported.

Google Assistant control requires Insteon Hub (2245-222).

Identify your model of Insteon Hub

 
Device Supported with the Google Assistant
Dimmer Module Supported
On/Off Module Supported
Outdoor On/Off Module Supported
LED Bulb (A19)

Supported

LED Bulb for Recessed Lights (PAR38)

Supported

Dimmer Switch Supported
Dimmer Switch (1000W) Supported
Dimmer Switch (2-Wire) Supported
On/Off Switch Supported
Dimmer Toggle Switch Supported
On/Off Toggle Switch Supported
Dimmer Keypad (6-Button) Controls connected light only - scene buttons are voice controllable through Insteon scenes
Dimmer Keypad (8-Button) Controls connected light only - scene buttons are voice controllable through Insteon scenes
On/Off Keypad (6-Button) Controls connected light only - scene buttons are voice controllable through Insteon scenes
On/Off Keypad (8-Button) Controls connected light only - scene buttons are voice controllable through Insteon scenes
Dimmer Outlet Supported
On/Off Outlet (2011) Supported
On/Off Outlet (2014) Controls top outlet only - bottom outlet is voice controllable through Insteon scenes
Wired Thermostat Not all revisions support control with the Google Assistant.
Wireless Thermostat -
Venstar Thermostat Adapter -
Ceiling Fan Controller Controls connected light when addressing device directly - fan speeds are voice controllable through Insteon scenes
Dimmer DIN Rail Module Supported
On/Off DIN Rail Module Supported
Dimmer Micro Module Supported
On/Off Micro Module Supported
Open/Close Micro Module -
0-10V Ballast Dimmer Supported
Dimmer In-Line Module Supported
On/Off In-Line Module Supported
220V Load Controller (Normally Open) -
220V Load Controller (Normally Closed) -
WiFi Cameras -
Open/Close Sensor -
Hidden Door Sensor -
Motion Sensor -
Leak Sensor -
Smoke Bridge -
IO Module -
Mini Remotes -
Door Lock and Deadbolt Controller -
IR Transmitter -
IR Receiver -
Serial Bridge -
iMeter Solo -
SynchroLinc -