Can you buy this and use only an iPhone app? or do you need a hub of sorts?
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I believe you need the insteon controller such as 2412N. I had to set it up on the computer for my iphone to talk to it. And I have not gotten the iphone to work outside the house (but that is a router port setting issue I am sure).
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I think that you need the Smarthome 2412N SmartLinc INSTEON Central Controller, the Smarthome 2412N need to be connected to the LAN of your Location.
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No you would need an interface to serve up your device. I use the vera3 with usb connected, for lack of a better word, converter. If you want access beyond the confinds of you local network you will need Internet access.
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You have to have some type of controller such as the 2412N to be the intermediary for your phone app or computer browser interface. Your phone will connect to your wireless network in your home and the 2412N will have a plugged in Ethernet connection to your network from your router. The controller gets an IP address and so does your phone. If you configure your router to allow outside access to the proper port then you can access from anywhere on the internet otherwise just in home access will work. After that the phone application or browser can communicate with the controller and the controller will send insteon signals to your modules to turn on appliances and lights. There are other more sophisticated controllers you can buy for more money that have more advanced features. Start with the 2412N for $99. It will allow you to create scenes and turn things on and off at dusk/dawn.
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You do not need cloud service. This is a wireless device that connects to a hub device which uses a proprietary protocol for communications, no IP Address. The hub connects to your private network via Ethernet cable. You can control it via a webpage from the hub or an app for your phone. Not to impress with the web interface and how one sets up devices, does not seem very well thought out, my opinion though.
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Hi Scott, just received my EVL3 last night and set up. There is no iphone App, it's actually a 256-bit encrypted mobile optimized web interface. I balked at this at first, but it actually works quite well. It's simple, quick, secure and very effective - functions just like an app with less potential for hacking/bugs. Keep it simple, eh? Add as a bookmark on your homescreen and you can configure for either immediate access or to require a password. I'm impressed with the device overall. Does what it is supposed to consistently and effectively.
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No, all you have to have is some way to connect it to Wi-fi. I have a hub from my provider. The average battery life is about six hours. I usually have at least three apps running at the same time. Hope this helps you.
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Well, you can download apps for a iPhone (late version, I don't recall whether it's 4 or 5) so as to use it as a remote. My old iPhone didn't qualify for the app, alas.
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Google Play has the app, so I would say, yeah. I used the iPad version - wasn't very reliable, kept losing the wifi between the 2 devices so I stopped using it.
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You do not need an app for this. Not sure if compatible with that particular ipod touch.
550571
Yes, you can. The app isn't installed by default, but is available, and easy to install. It works great.
1970264
You'd have to sideload the app if that's possible. It's not on the amazon app store. So technically it could work but not via 'authorized' channels.
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Yes it can. You need the Insteon Hub (a hardware product) as well as this and then you can control it through the Insteon for Hub available at the Amazon App Store.
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I cannot answer definitively, but I think you have to be on your home wireless network. I've tried to use the iPhone app away from home and it doesn't connect.
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No, Insteon needs a controller too. The Insteon Hub is pretty good, simple, and has an iPhone app.
388955
I use the iPhone app and it works great. You can download the app before you buy this model and they have a demo system you can test it.
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Yes, but you should use the wireless USB coming with the device and download the App in your iPhone.
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I'm pretty sure it has to be hard wired by Ethernet cable for updates. This is an iPhone app that works well that you can use as a remote.
795954
Yes you can, but it will require that you either already have or purchase the app Mobilinc to use your iPhone.
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No you cannot. I just tried to connect my iPad and it indicated "Not Charging". The email I received from the manufacturer following my purchase from Amazon explained that one could not use this particular hub as a source for charging.