What is INSTEON technology?
INSTEON is also a wireless technology developed by SmartLabs Technologies. INSTEON uses the 900 MHz range for RF transmission as well as the home’s electrical wiring for a dual mesh network between INSTEON-enabled devices. SmartHome is the first home automation company to use INSTEON in lighting products that previously used X10 signaling over the home power lines only. Response to commands with INSTEON is also near instantaneous and highly reliable due to the dual wireless and power line transmissions within the mesh network of devices. INSTEON products are a good upgrade choice for homes with X10 devices already installed. Note however it is possible for INSTEON to degrade X10 signal propagation over the home power lines which can negate the stated “dual” mesh benefit. This is typically not an issue when INSTEON devices are replacing X10 devices in the home rather than adding to them.
