Insteon 2245-222 Hub Central Controller (Version 2)
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About this item
The version 2 INSTEON 2245-222 Hub Central Controller allows you to wirelessly control various INSTEON connected devices in your home, even from remote locations. This device features Ethernet connectivity for interfacing with your home network. The INSTEON Hub features RF communication, and can communicate with your other devices up to 250' away. Once connected, you can download the free INSTEON control app for setting-up and controlling your connected devices from a smartphone, tablet, or even the Apple Watch. The app can be found in the Google Play, Apple, Amazon, and Windows app stores.
INSTEON Network and Control Devices
With the INSTEON Hub, you can control devices from remote locations. You can turn your switches on, off, dim, and brighten from anywhere in your home or across the globe. It's also easy to set your On Level and Ramp Rate from your smartphone. The Hub works in combination with your router and smartphone or tablet to control INSTEON devices in your home while you're there or when you're away. Installation is designed to be simple and straightforward.
Control Thermostats, Monitor Cameras, and Check Sensors
The INSTEON Hub supports sold separately devices such as thermostats, cameras, and sensors. Using these add-on devices, you can control temperature levels remotely, monitor your connected cameras, and check sensors for open doors/windows, motion, water leaks, and smoke.
Instant Notification
When adding optional devices, such as sensors, you can create alerts. The INSTEON Hub will send push notifications and email alerts to you as well as anyone else you specify. You can quickly check in on your home with your smartphone or tablet and ensure that every door and window is closed.
Create Schedules and Scenes
With just a few taps, you can schedule your INSTEON devices to turn on and off at sunrise, sunset, or any time during the day. Using optional INSTEON products such as dimmer modules you can build home automation scenes.
Control via the Optional Apple Watch
With the INSTEON App on the Apple Watch, you can control your INSTEON connected devices with your watch, from remote locations.
Optional IP Wi-Fi Security Camera
Add an optional IP wireless camera to your INSTEON network and you can conveniently monitor it from your smartphone. The INSTEON camera features pan/tilt control and night vision.
Alexa Compatibility
Alexa is a digital ecosystem that enables you to interact and control compatible devices with your voice. Additionally, app control lets you use your smartphone to access functions on the go.
Additional Features
Offers lives status and on-screen updates for connected devices
Secure, encrypted communication to and from INSTEON cloud servers
Automatically configured remote access without port forwarding
Synced time (synced with the network time server)
Field upgradeable design
- Features
- Wireless Home Automation & Monitoring
- Convenient Control from Remote Locations
- Up to 250' Device Range via RF
- Multi-Platform Smart Device Control
Specifications
- RF Range
Range: Up to 250' (76.72 m)
- Frequency
RF: 915 MHz Powerline: 131.65 kHz
- Controller Commands
Scenes: On, Off, Fast On, Fast Off, Begin Brighten, Begin Dim, End Brighten, End Dim
- Functionality
Insteon Links: 992 Messages Repeated: Yes Minimum Receive Level: 10 mV Minimum Transmit Level: 3.2 Vpp into 5 Ohms Powerline Device: Yes Maximum Controlled Scenes: 256 Maximum Scene Memberships: 400 Maximum Alerts: 1,000 Maximum Schedules: 1,000 Multi-Link Support: Yes Multi-Unlink Support: Yes Software Configurable: Yes
- Connectivity
1 x Ethernet 1 x Power (IEC C8)
- Alert
Beeper (can be disabled through software)
- Memory
Non-volatile (for setup)
- Status LEDs
Red, Green
- Supported Platforms
iOS, Android (Google and Amazon app stores), Windows Phone
- Operating Environment
Indoors
- Mounting
Tabletop or wall mount
- Operating Temperature Range
32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
- Operating Humidity Range
0 - 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
- Power Consumption
<0.75 W
- Surge Resistance
Over 1000 W
- Enclosure Material
UV stabilized plastic
- Certification
FCC ID Part 15B & 15C IC RSS-219 Issue 8 Intertek ETL
- Dimensions
1.5 x 3.75 x 3.75" (3.81 x 9.52 x 9.52 cm)
- Weight
5.2 oz (148 g)
- Package Weight
1.3 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.2 x 5.2 x 5.2"