Siren Owner’s Manual
Contents Getting Started Insteon Siren Device Overview Buttons Installation Protective Film Alert Types Insteon app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Add to the Insteon Hub Configure Audible Alerts Configure Arm and Disarm Insteon app for Android Add to the Insteon Hub Configure Audible Alerts Configure Arm and Disarm Local Programming About Local Programming Local Programming Flow Chart Basic Linking Triggering Siren from an Insteon Device Arming and Disarming Siren from an Insteon Device Fact
Getting Started Everything you need to quickly get up and running.
Insteon Siren Device Overview Buttons Sound Now Tap to sound the currently selected alert tone. Silence Now Status LED Armed Disarmed Alert Speaker Sound Now Silence Now Set Button Installation Plug Siren into an unswitched wall outlet. Tap to stop the currently playing alert tone. Set Button Cycles through the available sound options and arm/disarm mode. Also used for basic linking and local programming. Protective Film Insteon Siren is loud.
Alert Types Siren features two types of audible alerts. Choose the suitable alert when creating a Scene via Insteon for Hub app or tap-tap linking. Siren Chime Loud ringing will sound if Siren is armed and triggered by a linked device. The loud ringing will persist for 2 minutes unless stopped by disarming Siren. Two short beeps will sound if Siren is armed and triggered by a linked device. Caution Siren is loud. Use hearing protection when testing in close proximity.
Insteon app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Use the Insteon app to configure and control Siren.
Add to the Insteon Hub iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Launch the Insteon App Tap the drawer icon or swipe from the right edge of the display to open the drawer Tap Add a Device When prompted, press and hold the set button on Siren until the device double-beeps Tap Plug-in Module X You can now manage Siren with the Insteon app.
Configure Audible Alerts iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Open the Drawer and tap Create a Scene Select the devices that you would like to trigger Siren When selecting Siren, tap Alarm Tap Next Ensure that all triggering devices are set as Controller by tapping the Controller, Responder, Both button until it reads Controller To choose the audible alert for Siren, tap the Chime/Siren button until the desired alert tone is displayed 8
Configure Audible Alerts iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Tap Done to begin creating the scene When prompted, press and hold the set button on any battery-powered sensors included in the Scene Tap Yes X Your Siren is now configured for aduible alerts.
Configure Arm and Disarm iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Open the Drawer and tap Create a Scene Select Siren and tap Delayed Arm/Disarm Select the devices that you would like to arm and disarm Siren Tap Next To choose between an audible or silent 45 second arming countdown tap Audible/Silent until the desired setting is displayed Ensure that all arming devices are set as Both by tapping the Controller, Responder, Both button until it reads Both 10
Configure Arm and Disarm iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Tap Done to begin creating the scene The Insteon app will create your Arm and Disarm scene Tap Yes to complete the scene building process X Your Insteon device will now arm and disarm Siren.
Insteon app for Android Use the Insteon app to configure and control Siren.
Add to the Insteon Hub Android Launch the Insteon App Navigate to Settings by tapping Edit Settings from the Settings button Tap Devices When prompted, press and hold the set button on Siren until the device double-beeps Tap the Add button Tap Plug-In Module X You can now manage Siren with the Insteon app.
Configure Audible Alerts Android Navigate to Settings and tap Scenes Tap Add to create a new Scene Select the devices that you would like to trigger Siren Select siren and tap Alarm; when ready, tap Next Ensure that all triggering devices are set as Controller by tapping the Controller, Responder, Both button until it reads Controller To choose the audible alert for Siren, tap the Chime/Siren button until the desired alert tone is displayed 14
Configure Arm and Disarm Android Tap Done to begin creating the scene When prompted, press and hold the set button on any battery-powered sensors included in the scene Tap Yes to complete the scene building process X Your Siren is now configured for aduible alerts.
Configure Arm and Disarm Android Navigate to Settings and tap Scenes Tap Add to create a new Scene Select Siren and tap Delayed Arm and Disarm Select the devices that you would like to arm and disarm Siren Tap Next To choose between an audible or silent 45 second arming countdown tap Audible/Silent until the desired setting is displayed 16
Configure Arm and Disarm Android Ensure that all arming devices are set as Both by tapping the Controller, Responder, Both button until it reads Both Tap Done to begin creating the scene The Insteon app will create your Arm and Disarm scene X Your Insteon device will now arm and disarm Siren.
Local Programming Use the local programming to link Insteon devices together with the set button.
NEW About Local Programming Local Programming The Local Programming Flowchart is a visual representation of the device’s settings. Many device features can be configured using this diagram. Some devices have more options than others but the Local Programming Flowchart presents even the most complicated devices with a straightforward, navigable path. Using a Central Controller If using the Insteon Hub or any other central controller, it is strongly advised that you not use Local Programming.
Local Programming Flow Chart Chime Press Tap Linking Mode Press Unlinking Mode Press Exit Siren Press Tap Tap Tap Multi-Linking Mode Press Exit Arm & Disarm MultiUnlinking Mode Press Exit Press Exit Tap Exit Tap Tap 20
Basic Linking Configure Insteon Siren without Insteon Hub; do not use these instructions if you intend to use Siren with Insteon Hub or other Insteon management software.
Triggering Siren from an Insteon Device 1 On the Insteon device that you would like to trigger Siren, press and hold the set button until its LED begins blinking. 2 On Siren, tap the set button until you hear the desired alert tone. 3 Press and hold the set button until you hear a double-beep. X Test Siren by triggering your sensor or turning on your Insteon device. Caution: Siren is loud.
Arming and Disarming Siren from an Insteon Device You can use an Insteon device like a Wall Keypad or Mini Remote to arm and disarm Siren. When using a Wall Keypad, you can also see if Siren is armed or disarmed by looking at the arm and disarm button. 1 On the Insteon device that you would like to use to arm and disarm Siren, tap the desired button. 2 Press and hold the set button until the device’s LED begins blinking. 3 On Siren, tap the set button until the status LED glows red.
Arming and Disarming Siren from an Insteon Device 5 Test Siren by arming from your Insteon device. While arming, Siren will beep for 45 seconds and any linked devices will not trigger the siren or chime. To cancel arming, tap the button again (or turn controller off).
Factory Reset A factory reset will erase all links stored in the device’s database as well as any customized properties.
Factory Reset 1 3 Unplug Siren from its power outlet Continue holding the set button until Siren stops beeping 2 Simultaneously press and hold the set button while reconnecting Siren to power 4 When the reset is complete, Siren will double-beep X Your Siren has been restored to factory settings.
Appendix Everything else you might need to know about your Insteon product.
Specifications General Available Colors White Brand: Insteon FCC ID SBP2457D2A Industry Canada Manufacturer Product No.: Patent No.: 5202A-2457D2A 2868-222 Protected under US and Foreign Patents (see www.insteon.
Radio Frequency 915.0 MHz Radio Frequency Range 150 feet Scene Commands Supported as Controller Fast-On Fast-Off Scene Commands Supported as Responder On, Fast-On Off Software Configurable Yes Mechanical Dimensions Enclosure Material Mounting Operating Environment Operating Humidity Range Operating Temperature Range Set Button Storage Temperature Range Weight 3.2” H x 2.05” W x 1.05” D 81.2mm H x 53mm W x 26.
Troubleshooting For detailed troubleshooting information, visit insteon.
Certifications and Warnings Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference. This product is not designed or approved for use on powerlines other than 120VAC, 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use this product on unapproved powerlines may have hazardous consequences. • Use only indoors or in outdoor rated box • This product may feel warm during operation. The amount of heat generated is within approved limits and poses no hazards.
Product Warranty Limited Warranty Seller warrants to the original consumer purchaser of this product that, for a period of two years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial conformity to the description of the product in this Owner’s Manual. This warranty shall not apply to defects or errors caused by misuse or neglect.
