I'd like to remotely control lights via an iOS/Android app. Is this ToggleLinc switch the only thing I need, or do I also need some sort of controller
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I have an Insteon SmartLinc controller and can control the light via a web interface to the controller or app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smarthome.smartlinc&hl;=en). You will need a SmartLinc controller (http://www.amazon.com/Insteon-2413U-PowerLinc-Dual-Band-Interface/dp/B002XA8XNQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1383849080&sr;=8-3&k;eywords=insteon+smartlinc) to control the switch and other Insteon devices. I've added several switches to allow me to do control power to various devices.
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I have an Insteon SmartLinc controller and can control the light via a web interface to the controller or app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smarthome.smartlinc&hl=en). You will need a SmartLinc controller (http://www.amazon.com/Insteon-2413U-PowerLinc-Dual-Band-Interface/dp/B002XA8XNQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1383849080&sr=8-3&keywords=insteon+smartlinc) to control the switch and other Insteon devices. I've added several switches to allow me to do control power to various devices.
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I got the app from the itunes store. I think it is alled ES Remote or something like that and it's free. I have a dedicated I-Pad Mini Retina that I use to control my entire system and it is like having a Control 4 controler pad that would cost over $1000 and does most of what I need.
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Yes, you can if you have the Insteon Remote to turn on / off / dim the light. You can also control the light from the Insteon Hub. This is the control that I use: http://www.amazon.com/INSTEON-Mini-Remote-4-Scene/dp/B005LIH2QG/ref=pd_sim_hi_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0XNXNWH102A0AW7M5YGT
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If you mean to compare it with an incandescent bulb, it uses less. The app can control quite a few bulbs, either all simultaneously or in pre defined groups. One downside though it that only one device at a time can control the bulbs, so unless you have a tablet that stays at home you may find it challenging.
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Yes of course. The relay can either be connected instead of your switch or in the light you want to control. With the remote control you can turn your light on and off from even a long distance. If you are going to connect the relay instead of your switch make sure you have a neutral cable there.
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Yes, it does. And it works with the MyQ setup, meaning, for example, the lamp plugged into it appears as one of the devices that can be controlled remotely from the MyQ app on a smart phone (which is the way I use it, including when traveling internationally) or from the designated website on a PC.
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LIFX works on it's on. Unlike Phillips Hue, it doesn't need a second device like Nest, you just have to have a wi-fi router, since you send commands to the bulb via wi-fi. Hope i could help!
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The small toggle switches inside the housing are for a remote control unit that comes with some of the units. One is able to change the 'code' in the unit and the unit to coincide in case they have more than one unit and more than one remote. I am able to selectively light up sections of my yard without lighting up the entire yard. I am also able to selectively light up the entrance to my walk before an individual sets off the other units.
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If you have a hub (or a computer connected with the insteon software) the hub/computer can email or text you as you set up. Using the hub and the insteon app on my iphone I can switch modes (home, away, night only, led on or off, etc) from within my app. But by itself, it doesn't do much at all...
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Only if you manually control each light from the app. And I'm sorry to report that the app/light is still buggy. Many times I have to go to Settings on my phone, turn off Bluetooth, turn it back on, and just hope that the app will once again find its connection to the bulb. I think you'd be better off find another product, personally, until they resolve the reliability issue--especially at this price.
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Yes, you can if you have the Insteon Remote to turn on / off / dim the light. You can also control the light from the Insteon Hub.This is the control that I use: INSTEON Mini Remote - 4 Scene
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Your "remote" can come in many forms: 1) if you have an Insteon PLM, then you can use your iphone, android, computer, iPad or whatever. 2) if you have an Insteon dimmer, you can link to that (no computer needed). 3) If you have an Insteon remote, you can link to that (no computer needed). 4) There are many other types of insteon devices which act as "controllers" such as I/OLincs, Motion detectors, door switches, KeyPadLincs... not only that, but you can link multiple controllers to one device, or one or more controllers to one-or-more devices.
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The switch behaves like a normal light switch; there is an on postiion and an off. The computer control portion of it works independently of what the switch has be set to "locally." In other words, it doesn't matter what the switch is set to locally it can be remotely controlled to do anything you like.
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No it does not, but any insteon controller will work, here is a link to one popular type, http://shop.haworldonline.com/Insteon-Mini-Remote-4-Scene-Keypad-2342-232-11605.htm. They are also available on Amazon. The Insteon hub will allow you to use a PC Tablet or smartphone as a remote controller as well.
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Controlled by a separate insteon controller. To control via iPhone app you will need to install the seperate Insteon Hub device on your home network. I have done this and works great. The Hub also lets you setup scheduled on/off of lights etc
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There is a beta web interface so I don't see why not. Most people would use the IOS or Android app to do the set up and to act as a remote control.
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Theoretically, yes, if you create an interface to a device running on the same Wifi network as the LIFX bulb, and as of April 2014, they don't have an officially supported API (however, there are 3rd party options, on npm). Out of the box, no; you must be running the app on a device on the same Wifi network.