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  • Page 1: Steps

    VTM35-SN Instructions...
  • Page 2 Thank you so much for your trust in us and welcome to the next generation of smart lighting with Inovelli. Eric H. - Founder/CEO Eric M. - Founder/CTO...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Pairing & Resetting Advanced Features Wiring Switch Config Options Warnings Other Advanced Features Vocabulary Product & Contact Info Steps 1-4 FCC/IC Info Step 5 - Installation Product Info Manual Setup Contact/Warranty Info Example Project Zephyr Configuration & Mode Hub/Gateway Setup Apple Home Scan for the most...

  • Page 4: Navigating This Manual

    Navigating this Manual We designed this manual as if we were installing the switch ourselves. We suggest reviewing the full manual before beginning the installation process. There are four areas this manual covers: 1. Getting to know your switch 2. Figuring out your wiring 3.

  • Page 5: Pairing & Resetting

    Pairing & Resetting.

  • Page 6: Quick Setup Notes

    Quick Setup Notes We get it, you’re ready to go. No need to flip through the manual, you want the abridged version. This section assumes you have your switch wired correctly and the blue LED Bar is lit up. While these instructions likely won’t change, for the most up-to- date instructions, we recommend scanning the QR code to the right or to visit: inov.li/vtm35snQS...
  • Page 7 Pairing / Resetting Your Switch First, begin by putting your hub in pairing mode. The switch will start the pairing process once you scan the QR Code at the bottom left corner of the switch. To indicate the switch is in pairing mode, the LED Bar (D) will pulse blue.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Switch

    Getting to Know Your Switch Please use the next couple pages to get to know your smart switch. A. Fan On / Increase Fan Speed: Tap 1x to turn on your fan or hold to increase the fan speed (if using for a ceiling fan). In addition, it can be used to activate scene control (multi-taps and holds) where up to 3 scenes can be added B.
  • Page 9 parameters of the switch. In addition, it can be used to activate scene control (multi-taps and holds) where up to 3 scenes can be added D. RGB LED Bar: Multi-functional LED bar that shows the % level at which your switch is at. In addition, it can be used as a notifier various events (ie: turn red when alarm is armed, pulse purple if garage is left open, etc).
  • Page 10 Quick Tap Sequences Please see the below for the quick tap sequences. For a full list, see: inov.li/vtm35snquicktap. Wiring Type Sequence Confirmation Single Pole Cyan Hold on ↑ paddle, tap config 6x, release Multi-Way (Aux) White Hold on ↑ paddle, tap config 5x, release Switch Type Sequence Confirmation...

  • Page 11: Wiring

    Wiring.

  • Page 12: Wiring Notes

    Wiring Notes Due to the number of ways these switches can be wired, all schematics are housed online and you can access the schematics by scanning the QR Code at the bottom right, or by visiting: inov.li/vtm35snwiring To work your way through this section, first read the warnings, then familiarize yourself with the vernacular used.

  • Page 13: Safety Reminder

    Safety Reminder Consult a qualified electrician if necessary as we are unable to give wiring advice outside of schematics. If you are unsure how electrical circuits work, please do not try installing this device. As exciting as it is to have a smart switch installed, it can be dangerous and even life-threatening if you do not install it correctly.

  • Page 14: Warnings

    This product is made for indoor use only and is not designed or approved for use on power lines other than 120VAC, 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use this VTM35-SN on non- approved power lines may have hazardous consequences.
  • Page 15 électrique ayant un voltage autre que 120 VCA, 60 Hz, monophasé. L ’utilisation du VTM35-SN avec une ligne électrique non approuvée peut avoir des résultats dangereux.
  • Page 16 Warnings (Continued) Recommended Installation Practices: Use only indoors or in an outdoor rated box. Turn off the circuit breaker. Installing this switch and module with the power on will expose you to dangerous voltages. Connect only copper or copper-clad wire to the switch or module.
  • Page 17 AC ceiling or exhaust fan motor, could cause damage to the fan switch, the load bearing device, or both. To install your Fan Switch (VTM35-SN), you’ll need to identify the following four wires (NOTE: Neutral is not mandatory, but recommended): Line: Usually black and can also be called the, “hot”...
  • Page 18 Warnings (Continued) If you are having difficulties identifying wires, please consult an electrician. Pratiques d’installation recommandées: Utiliser uniquement à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur dans une boîte adaptée aux conditions extérieures. Éteignez le disjoncteur. L ’installation de cet interrupteur et de ce module alors que le courant est allumé vous exposera à...
  • Page 19 et utilisez uniquement avec moteurs de ventilateur de plafond à condensateur divisé ou à pôles ombragés. La gradation d’une charge d’éclairage (en se connectant au fil de charge du ventilateur), telle qu’une LED, une CFL, une incandescence ou tout autre chose qu’un moteur de ventilateur de plafond ou d’extraction, pourrait endommager l’interrupteur du ventilateur, le dispositif de support de charge ou les deux.
  • Page 20 Warnings (Continued) dans le boîtier électrique Neutre: habituellement blanc et connecté en série d’une boîte à • l’autre, les fils sont habituellement attachés ensemble dans la boîte électrique Charge: habituellement noire, bleue ou rouge • Mise à terre: fil de cuivre nu ou boîtier métallique (si celui-ci •...

  • Page 21: Vocabulary

    • Single-Pole: One switch controlling one or more load(s) • Multi-Way: Refers to 3-Way (2 switches, 1 load), 4-Way (3 switches, 1 load), or 5-Way setups (4 switches, 1 load) Aux Switch: Refers to the Inovelli Aux Switch (inov.li/aux) •...
  • Page 22 Step 1 - Determine Wiring Type The first step is to determine how many switches control your load(s) (aka: fan(s)). Using the diagram on the next page, please determine what your wiring type is and remember this selection: Single-Pole: One switch controls one load (load may contain •...
  • Page 23 Single-Pole Multi-Way One switch Two or more switches control one (or more) controls one (or load(s). more) load(s).
  • Page 24 Step 2 - Determine Switch Layout NOTE: If you determined in Step #1 that your switch is single-pole, you can skip this step. This step is for multi-way setups only. Using the diagram on the next page, please determine what your wiring layout is and remember this selection: Smart Switch + Aux Switch: One smart switch and one (or more) •...
  • Page 25 Smart + Aux Switch Smart Switches One Inovelli smart Two (or more) switch & one (or Inovelli smart more) Inovelli aux switches. switch (AUX01).
  • Page 26 Step 3 - AC Power Type In this step, we will determine if you have a neutral wire, which is typically white and located in the back in your switch gang-box (typically in a bundle of wires tied together). Here are some signs you may have a neutral wire: •...
  • Page 27 After turning off your breaker, pull out the switches (WARNING: there may be multiple circuits in one gang-box -- please ensure all circuits are turned off). Check the back of your gang-box for a bundle of white wires. These are typically neutrals.

  • Page 28: Step 4 - Compatibility Check

    Step 4 - Compatibility Check In this step, we will determine if your switch can be installed with your current wiring setup. If not, you can see some alternate solutions on how to accomplish compatibility. Taking the answers you circled in Steps 1-3, please see the chart on the next page to see if your switch is compatible with your setup.
  • Page 29 Wiring Type Switch Layout Power Type Supported Neutral Single-Pole No Neutral Neutral Toggle (Switch) No Neutral Neutral Multi-Way Aux (Switch) (3+ Way) No Neutral Neutral Smart (Switch) No Neutral IMPORTANT: For installations where no neutral wire is present, you will not have the ability to control the, “High” speed. Exhaust fans are not supported in non-neutral setups.

  • Page 30: Step 5 - Installation

    Step 5 - Switch Installation The last step is to physically install your switch. After you’ve determined your wiring type, switch layout, AC Power type and whether or not you have a compatible setup, it’s time to look at the wiring schematics and install your switch. As mentioned, there are many different ways your switch can be wired that if we posted them here, we’d have an encyclopedia of a manual, so all of our schematics are housed online.

  • Page 31: Manual Setup

    Manual Setup.
  • Page 32 Manual Setup Notes NOTE: If you plan on using your switch as a ceiling fan switch and in a single-pole setting, you may skip this step. If you plan on using your switch on an exhaust fan and/or in a multi-way setup, please continue.

  • Page 33: Example

    Manual Setup Example Here’s an example of how to use the chart on the next page (pg.34): Let’s say you want your switch to be a ceiling fan switch and you have it wired in a multi-switch setting using an aux switch. Using the chart on pg.

  • Page 34: Switch Configuration

    Switch Configuration Use the button sequence below to adjust the mode of the switch according to your wiring configuration. The LED bar will flash the associated color to indicate success. For a video examples, please see: inov.li/vtm35snSCVid. Hubs supporting advanced settings can also update this setting via their respective apps.

  • Page 35: Switch Mode

    Switch Mode Use the button sequence below to adjust the mode of the switch according to the type of switch you want. The LED bar will flash the associated color to indicate success. For a visual example of changing to a dimmer, see: inov.li/vtm35snSMVid.
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  • Page 37: Hub/Gateway Setup

    Hub/Gateway Setup.
  • Page 38 Hub/Gateway Setup Notes As manufacturers update their hub/gateway platforms, the setup process may change. We recommend checking our website for the latest directions, by scanning the relvant QR code. If you don’t see your hub, please go to: inov.li/vtm35snOT Apple Google Hubitat Home...

  • Page 39: Apple Home

    Click on, “Add to Home” and Apple will start to add the device • Apple will continue to add your Inovelli device and your LED Bar will start to pulse blue -- if successful, the LED Bar will flash green three (3) times •...

  • Page 40: Google Home

    Google Home COMPATIBLE HUBS: Any Thread enabled Google product will work. To see a full list, please go to: inov.li/vtm35snGHC. For more info, please go to: inov.li/vtm35snGHPrereqs). If you run into issues pairing, please perform a factory reset which is described on page •...

  • Page 41: Hubitat

    Hubitat COMPATIBLE HUBS: Any Thread enabled border router will work. To see a full list, please go to: inov.li/vtm35snTMBR. For more info, please go to: inov.li/vtm35snHEPrereqs). If you run into issues pairing, please perform a factory reset which is described on page •...

  • Page 42: Smartthings

    COMPATIBLE HUBS: Any Thread and SmartThings enabled hub will work. To see a full list, please go to: inov.li/vtm35snSTC. For more info, please go to: inov.li/vtm35snSTPrereqs). Please note for full functionality, you will need to install the Inovelli SmartThings driver. Instructions can be found on the setup page: inov.li/vtm35snST.

  • Page 43: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features.
  • Page 44 Advanced Features Notes NOTE: The advanced features shown below are what is built into the switch firmware, and may or may not be supported by your hub/ gateway. These switches are packed with a ton of amazing features, which include scene control (multi-tap), notifications, smart bulb mode, and approximately 20 different configuration options to customize your switch.

  • Page 45: Switch Config Options

    Switch Configuration Options There are approximately 20 different configuration options on this switch, making it one of the most customizable switches out there. Due to the space constraints in this manual, we had to list them all out on our website. You can access these options by scanning the QR Code or by visiting: inov.li/vtm35snLC Some of the highlights include: changing the ramping speed, multi-...

  • Page 46: Other Advanced Features

    Other Advanced Features To setup some of the other advanced features, such as: Notifications, Scene Control, and Smart Fan Mode, please see the URL ’s below as the instructions will be different depending on the hub you’re using. Notifications: • inov.li/vtm35snAN Scene Control: •...
  • Page 47 LED Bar Indicators This switch uses its LED bar to display when certain events take place and/or during configuration modes. Please see the chart below for more details and please visit the following URL to understand how to setup Notifications: inov.li/vtm35snN About Sequence...
  • Page 48 About Sequence Color / Animation Exhaust Fan (On/Off) Hold Up (A) and tap Red / Solid Mode Config (C) 3x Ceiling Fan (3-Speed) Hold Down (B) and Orange / Solid Mode tap Config (C) 3x Enable Fan Bulb Mode Hold Up (A) and tap Yellow / Solid Config (C) 4x Disable Fan Bulb...
  • Page 49 About Sequence Color / Animation Button Delay Time Hold Up (A) and tap Green / Solid Set to 0 Config (C) 7x Button Delay Time Hold Down (B) and Yellow / Solid Set to 5 (500ms) tap Config (C) 7x Local Fan Timer Hold Up (A) and tap Cyan / Solid...
  • Page 50 About Sequence Color / Animation Ceiling Fan Mode #1 Hold Up (A) and tap Blue / Solid - Single Tap is On/ Config (C) 12x Off & Hold increases or decreases speeds Ceiling Fan Mode #2 Hold Down (B) and Orange / Solid - Single Tap Up goes tap Config (C) 12x...

  • Page 51: Product & Contact Info

    Product & Contact Info.
  • Page 52 Product & Contact Info Notes As mentioned in the beginning of the manual, we’re all smart home owners ourselves and have an amazing community of people who are eager to help and share their setups. If you ever run into any issues, please do not hesitate to submit a ticket, or post in the community.

  • Page 53: Fcc/Ic Statements

    FCC/IC Statements FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 54 FCC/IC Statements (Cont.) energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:...
  • Page 55 operated with minimum distance 8in (20cm) between the radiator and your body. IC Caution: This device complies with Industry Canada license- exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 56: Product Info

    Product Info Name: Smart Fan Switch SKU #: VTM35-SN Power: 120V AC, 60Hz Signal (Frequency): 2.4 GHz Operating Temperature Range: 32-95° F (0-35° C) Maximum Load (Watts): 2.5 Amps - No more than two identical fans to the switch (see limitations on pg 16). Not to exceed 2.5A resistive load.

  • Page 57: Contact/Warranty Info

    365 days). This warranty protects you from breakdowns in the material or workmanship under normal use. This warranty is limited in a couple areas. Purchases must be made from Inovelli or an authorized reseller. The product should be used in the manner directed in the instructions.

  • Page 58: Project Zephyr

    Project Zephyr This project was Inovelli’s second Matter product which stemmed from the success of our 2-1 Switch launched in mid 2024. We chose the name Zephyr because it means, “a soft gentle breeze” which sounds awesome on a hot, summer day.
  • Page 59 Thank You.

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