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Economical Switch For Quiet Control of Fluorescent Lights, Ceiling Fans, and Motors
ICON On/Off Switch
ICON On/Off Switch
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ICON Relay - INSTEON Remote Control On/Off Switch (Non-Dimming), White
Item# 2876SB

Overview

  • Similar features to our SwitchLinc Relay (#2476s) for a lower price
  • Control lights and appliances remotely, turning them on and off
  • Create whole-house lighting scenes in minutes
  • Easy-to-install switch uses INSTEON technology for superior performance and reliability
  • Note: ICON Relays & Dimmers are not eligible for coupon discounts

Essential Info

ICON On/Off Switch — The Economic Full-Featured, Remote-Controllable Switch
The ICON On/Off Switch allows you to remotely switch fluorescent or non-dimmable lights, fans, and other appliances from any INSTEON controller. The ICON On/Off Switch functions only as a non-dimming On/Off switch; if you need a switch to control other dimmable lights, choose the best switch the fits your load requirement: the ICON Dimmer Switch 300W, the SwitchLinc Dimmer 600W , or the high-power SwitchLinc Dimmer 1000W.

How many times have you jumped into bed and forgotten to turn the lights off? With the ICON Switch's remote control ability, you can have the convenience of adding a bedside ControLinc to turn off your lights after you get into bed. Another benefit is never to come home to a dark house again: Install HouseLinc 2 on your computer to schedule any ICON On/Off Switch or any INSTEON-enabled device to turn on or off at any specific time or even at sunrise and sunset. The ICON On/Off Switch can control a 400-watt incandescent load or 10A resistive load.




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Manuals/Software

What's Included


  • ICON On/Off Switch
  • Quick Start Guide
  • 2 mounting screws
  • 3 wire nuts
  • More Info


    Easy To Install
    The ICON On/Off Switch is easy to install and set up and yet so affordable, you'll want to replace all your switches with ICON Switches. Just remove the old switch, reattach the existing line, load, ground and neutral wires using the included wire nuts, and you're done.

    Not Sure What to Choose?
    To compare this switch against all other remote control switches check out our INSTEON Switch Compare Chart

    Below is a comparison between the SwitchLinc Relay and the ICON On/Off Switch.

    Smarthome Design Product No.:SwitchLinc Relay 2476S
    ICON On/Off Switch 2876SB
    INSTEON Enabled:YesYes
    Maximum Load: 15 Amps; 480 Watts (for incandescent loads)10 Amps; 400 Watts (for incandescent loads)
    INSTEON Scenes:41730
    Status LED:Yes (1 white - customizable to blue, red, green, amber Color Change Kit)Yes (1 amber)
    Included paddles:White onlyWhite only
    Changeable paddle colors:Yes (customizable to ivory, gray, black, brown, and almond) Yes (customizable to ivory, gray, black, brown, and almond)
    Ramp Rate(s):1, Instant 1, Instant
    Preset on level(s):1, 100%1, 100%
    X10 Ready:YesYes
    X10 Primary Address:1 Optional (comes unassigned), any of 256 possible1 Optional (comes unassigned), any of 256 possible
    X10 Scenes:00
    Warranty:2 years1 year


    Built with a Quieter Relay
    Because the ICON On/Off Switch is built with a much quieter relay than most remote-control ON/OFF switches, it has a click that's more than 80 percent quieter than traditional relay switches. This allows you to control lights and other non-dimmable devices remotely without waking up the baby, annoying other family members, or sending your cat fleeing across the room. The click of the internal relay is barely audible.

    Generates Less Heat
    Unlike other switches, the ICON On/Off Switch uses a relay to control the load. Other switches use components that absorb about two volts of power and dissipate the heat through the front of the switch. By using a relay, the switch runs cooler and full voltage gets to the load.

    Quality Construction
    Unlike other switches, the ICON On/Off Switch offers the natural feel of well-built dimmers. You'll love the crisp, tactile response with each touch instead of the mushy feeling of other brands. The amber LED indicates the current on/off status of the lights being controlled. The ICON On/Off Switch is designed and manufactured to high-end specifications and goes through over 10 quality-control tests before arriving at your doorstep. This Decora-style switch will blend with any room's look. A white paddle is preinstalled on each ICON On/Off Switch, but additional paddle colors are available and sold separately. Choose the color that best suits your room's décor: Almond, Black, Brown, or Grey. Two paddles are included in each color-change set. Don't forget to order a matching wall plate.

    Create Multi-Way Circuits
    The ICON On/Off Switch allows you to customize your lighting setup no matter how your house is wired. It's simple to create a 3-, 4-, or 5-way circuit. First replace all of the existing switches you want to include in the circuit with ICON Switches. The main ICON On/Off Switch must be connected to the standard wires: load, line, neutral, and ground. The secondary relays only need to be connected to the line, neutral, and ground wires. No traveler wires are needed, so it is easy to place one of the relays wherever you need it. Cross-linking all of the companion ICON On/Off Switches to the master ICON switch is the last step in the process for a flexible, fully functional multi-way circuit.

    Scene Lighting
    Scenes allow you to control multiple lights, rooms or even the whole home with a single command. Because the ICON On/Off Switch can be a member of more than 400 scenes (i.e. "Movie Time," "Party," "Romance," etc.), you'll be able to launch various lighting scenarios with a single button press. These are elegant features usually found only in systems costing tens of thousands of dollars and requiring extensive rewiring of your home. The relays can blend seamlessly in a scene with ICON Dimmers. So one set of lights connected to a ICON Dimmer can slowly dim, while another set connected to the ICON On/Off Switch turns off instantly, all controlled with one command from one button. If you want to control multiple scenes from one controller, upgrade to the KeypadLinc V2 Dimmer.

    Compatibility
    The ICON On/Off Switch is INSTEON compatible and X10 ready. Homeowners with existing X10 networks can easily migrate to an INSTEON network without having to discard all their existing X10 devices. X10 ready means that it can respond to X10 commands from an X10 controller and it can send X10 commands to X10 devices. Please note that INSTEON devices repeat INSTEON signals but not X10. The ICON dimmer is not X10 scene compatible.

    Slim Design
    Similar relays are up to 50 percent deeper than the ICON On/Off Switch. Thanks to its slim design, the ICON On/Off Switch makes installation easy even in small junction boxes.

    Non-Volatile Memory
    All ICON On/Off Switch settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are not lost during power failures. Additionally, in the event of a power loss, the ICON On/Off Switch will return to its last on/off state when power is restored.

    Certifications and Warranty
    All ICON Switch products are safety approved. The factory for SmartLabs Design Products is ISO9001 certified. In order to meet the ISO 9001 standards, the entire factory underwent rigorous inspections of procedures and policies before being certified. The certification received was based on its dedication to high-quality management systems and strict adherence of quality-control systems and guidelines. Because of this, Smarthome stands behind the entire ICON Switch line of products with a full 1-year warranty.

    Specifications

    General
    Brand:Smarthome
    Manufacturer Product No.2876S, / 2876SB, Icon On/Off Switch
    Warranty:1 year
    Patent No.:U.S. Patent No. 7,345,998, International patents pending
    Operation
    LED Indicator:1 Amber LED
    Manual Operation Modes:INSTEON only, X10 only, INSTEON and X10 Combo Mode
    Combo Mode Message Order:INSTEON, X10, INSTEON cleanup
    Multi-Way Circuit Support: One Icon On/Off Switch controls load, Cross-Link any number of Icon On/Off Switches or other INSTEON Controllers
    Setup Memory:Non-volatile EEPROM
    INSTEON Features
    INSTEON Addresses:1 hard-coded out of 16,777,216 possible
    INSTEON Links:30
    INSTEON Powerline Frequency:131.65 KHz
    INSTEON Minimum Transmit Level:3.2 Vpp into 5 Ohms
    INSTEON Minimum Receive Level:1 mVpp nominal
    INSTEON Messages Repeated:Yes
    Mechanical
    Paddle Type:True rocker action
    Paddle and Trim Frame Color:White installed, Optional Ivory, Almond, Black, Brown, or Gray
    Wire Nuts:3 included
    Mounting:Mounts in single or multiple-ganged junction box.
    Operating Conditions:Indoors, 32 to 104° F, up to 85% relative humidity
    Dimensions:4.1" H x 1.8" W x 1.2" D
    Weight:3.6 oz
    Electrical
    Supply Voltage:120 Volts AC +/- 10%, 60 Hertz, single phase
    Surge Protection:MOV rated for 150 Volts
    Power Wire Leads:6", 16 AWG, stranded, 600V, 105°C insulation, ends stripped and tinned, LINE (black), LOAD (red), NEUTRAL (white)
    Ground Lead:6", 18 AWG, stranded, bare copper
    Load Types:Wired-in incandescent lighting and inductive loads
    Maximum Load:10 Amps; 400 Watts (for incandescent loads)
    Power Consumption:1.21 Watts
    X10 Features
    X10 Primary Address:1 optional (comes unassigned)
    X10 Scene Addresses:N/A
    X10 Status Response:Supported
    X10 Resume Dim:N/A
    X10 Powerline Frequency:120 KHz
    X10 Minimum Transmit Level:3.2 Vpp into 5 Ohms
    X10 Minimum Receive Level:10 mVpp nominal
    X10 Messages Repeated:No


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    Reviews

    474 Ratings
    5 star: 65%  (307)
    4 star: 23%  (108)
    3 star: 6%  (29)
    2 star: 3%  (12)
    1 star: 4%  (18)
    Average Customer Rating
    (474 customer ratings)
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    GEORGE -- north kingstown, RI   3/25/2012
    System does not work in my house.
    WILLIAM -- raleigh, NC   3/20/2012
    not working so far
    LAWRENCE -- chevy chase, MD   3/19/2012
    It worked the first time and still works.
    JOERG -- martinez, CA   3/4/2012
    Affordable alternative to other, more expensive models. Reliable switching operation.
    AL -- webster, MA   3/2/2012
    Works as advertised.
    NEIL -- laurel, MD   2/29/2012
    Good value for the money.
    FRANCK -- laval, QC   2/27/2012
    really happy to buy from this company. fast shipping, good communication. product exactly as described. thank you
    AKRAM -- highland beach, FL   2/25/2012
    Great value!! Works for those fluorescent lights in the kitchen laundry room etc. Don't need anything fancier than this.
    MICHAEL -- estevan, SK   2/9/2012
    Should be a good product once I get it installed. Could not find wiring requirements (voltage, etc.) on product and therefore need to make changes in order to incorporate into the current electrical system.
    PHILIP -- stacy, MN   2/8/2012
    Need dual band availability for this device. Switch works fine, but in a large installation there are too many times that the signal cannot propagate without reverting to RF. It is probable that a well placed access point would mitigate this, but it is hard to determine exactly where that should be located. Might have probably been moot if I had realized how easy the 6-key dual band is converted to 8-key... and then used all dual band keypads. Generically (i.e., not just this device) X10 compatibility is a figment of somebody's imagination. The faster I can rid myself of my X10 curse, the better. I had hoped this so-called compatibility would ease the transition away from my X10 pain, but this is not in the cards!
    JOSEPH -- portland, OR   1/3/2012
    Works as expected. More reliable that the X10 it replaced.
    MICHAEL -- shrewsbury, PA   1/1/2012
    These are great! I used 10 of these in an old house so there would be a switch at every entrance to every room. Linked them together so I would not have to run wiring for 3 & 4 way operation.
    GERALD -- tiburon, CA   12/31/2011
    Works OK but better instructions to cover all situations is needed. Needed to call support and waited on hold for a half hour.
    ALBERT J. -- mansfield, MA   12/27/2011
    Great Product -Easy to install and setup.
    JOHN -- winter garden, FL   12/26/2011
    Inexpensive and flawless. Does everything I could ask for.
    BRIAN -- manorville, NY   12/19/2011
    Need better instructions but great product.
    ROBERT -- pembroke, NH   12/19/2011
    Once I downloaded the complete information, it was quite easy to program. The paperwork that comes with it is not worth much.
    SEAN -- derwood, MD   12/9/2011
    Pros: Simple solution to automating the florescent lights in our laundry area when combined with a motion sensor, making it ‘hands free’ and saving energy. The single LED (as opposed to the light bar on most Insteon switches) is a much cleaner installation for areas with simple on/off conditions (and you can see if the light’s on in the first place… Cons: the ICON light and the Insteon Switch Kit switch are different colors, looking somewhat odd in a double-gang installation.
    VERN -- cave creek, AZ   12/9/2011
    It was not $19. but $34.00 Very pricy
    MARC -- alamo, CA   12/8/2011
    It works as advertised. I bought enough to switch all of our exterior lights, so it's very handy to be able to turn on all the lights when letting the dogs out, for instance.

    Accessories

    ICON SwitchLinc Paddle Kit - Ivory  ICON SwitchLinc Paddle Kit - Black  ICON SwitchLinc Paddle Kit - Brown  ICON SwitchLinc Paddle Kit - Gray 
    ICON SwitchLinc Paddle Kit - Ivory  ICON SwitchLinc Paddle Kit - Black  ICON SwitchLinc Paddle Kit - Brown  ICON SwitchLinc Paddle Kit - Gray 

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