INSTEON Link Syncing

Indigo's smart INSTEON Link Syncing makes it easy to setup and keep all of your devices working with your PowerLinc. This link syncing process allows Indigo to control devices, and to update its internal device state (on / off / brightness) as the device is controlled locally (at the switch) or remotely by other devices. Indigo shows the state of all INSTEON devices as they change, even if the change is because of a command from another device. For example, a LampLinc that is turned ON from a ControLinc will immediately show as ON within Indigo. Indigo automatically does link syncing when you first create the device.

If, after the device is initially created, a remote device has any additional controller links added (ex: LampLinc is controlled by a KeypadLinc), then that device (LampLinc in this case) should have its links re-synced. This option is available from the Device dialog and will ensure Indigo has an accurate representation of the device's internal links, allowing it to correctly show state (on / off / brightness) changes as they occur.

Re-Syncing a Single INSTEON Device

  1. Make sure the device is properly wired or plugged in.
  2. Select Device List from the View menu.
  3. Double-click the device you need to re-sync.
  4. Press the Re-Sync Links... button.
  5. Press the Start Synch button.
  6. Wait for the Smart Link Syncing steps to complete and press the Close button.

The sync process can take a few minutes to complete. Lamp and appliance devices normally take less than a minute, but KeypadLincs and ControLincs can take a few minutes because of the additional link information needed for all of the buttons.

Re-Syncing All INSTEON Devices

In addition to syncing individual devices, you can also batch sync all of your INSTEON devices. Depending on the number of INSTEON devices you have, this process can take a significant amount of time to complete. Because control of your devices will be limited during the synchronization process, it is recommended that you start the synchronization process at night or before you leave the house.

  1. Make sure all devices are properly wired or plugged in.
  2. Select Start Sync INSTEON Device Links... from the Interface menu.
  3. Press the Sync All Devices button.
  4. Watch the Event Log window to see when the synchronization process is complete.

The batch synchronization process can be canceled at any time.

  1. Select Stop Sync INSTEON Device Links from the Interface menu.
  2. Watch the Event Log window to see when the synchronization process is canceled.

PowerLinc Replacement

If your PowerLinc V2 is ever replaced, then you must re-sync all of your devices. This will ensure that all devices have their internal links updated to reflect the new PowerLinc V2's INSTEON address.