Insignia™ - Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Light Switch - White

Name: Insignia™ - Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Light Switch - White
Brand: Insignia™
SKU: 5884100
Rating: 3.5 (347 reviews)

Model: NS-CH1XIS8

SKU: 5884100

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Key Specs
- Switch Wiring Configuration: 1-way
- Amperage: 0 amperes (Strength of electrical current.)
- Indoor or Outdoor Use: Indoor
- Locator Light: true
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Installation Type: Replacement
General
- Brand: Insignia™
- Model Number: NS-CH1XIS8
- Product Name: Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Light Switch
- Color: White
Power
- Switch Wiring Configuration: 1-way
- Amperage: 0 amperes (Strength of electrical current.)
- Voltage: 120 volts (Amount of power needed to support an electrical current.)
- Number Of Switches: 1
Features
- Indoor or Outdoor Use: Indoor
- Locator Light: true
Compatibility
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Installation Type: Replacement
Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.68 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 1.69 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 2.64 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
Other
- UPC: 600603216169

Compatible with iOS and Android: For wide-ranging use.
Compatible with CFL, LED, Xenon, Halogen, fluorescent and incandescent lighting: To suit the lighting already in your home.
Replaces your current light switch: For remote wireless control of hard-wired lights.
Green LED indicator: Shows switch location in a dark room.
Wall-mountable design: You can attach the switch to your wall using adhesive tape or screws (not included).
Compatible with iOS and Android: For wide-ranging use.
Compatible with CFL, LED, Xenon, Halogen, fluorescent and incandescent lighting: To suit the lighting already in your home.
Replaces your current light switch: For remote wireless control of hard-wired lights.
Green LED indicator: Shows switch location in a dark room.
Wall-mountable design: You can attach the switch to your wall using adhesive tape or screws (not included).

Whats Included

Insignia™ Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Light Switch
Insignia™ Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Light Switch

Product Manuals

Q: Just noticed 4 wires, please explain? Would seem incompatible with normal home wiring.

A: Not incompatible. Normal wiring is three wires - black, white, and copper. The black is the "hot" wire, the white is the neutral, and the copper is the ground. When you put a switch in a circuit you now have 6 wires - three coming in and three going out. Since the switch cuts the power on and off, there will be a black wire coming into the switch and a black wire leaving. The whites are normally just connected together with a wire nut and the coppers are connected together with a wire nut or grounded to a metal junction box. So the new switch has four wires. Follow the directions. The white gets connected to the other two whites, The black gets connected to the incoming black. The blue gets connected to the outgoing black, The ground (green?) gets connected to the other two coppers or just taped off. Follow the directions. It is important to connect the switch's black wire to the INCOMING house black so that the switch has power to run the circuitry in the switch. Hope that helps. If you don't understand, call an electrician.

Q: One of my switches started blinking green at the LED light. What does this mean? I’m still able to use it normally it’s just annoying at night.

A: Means not connected to wifi anymore....hold button at bottom of switch for 15 second till here a click to rest....or pull off cover plate and there is a pin hole on right side, stick a paper clip into hole for 2 seconds to reset and then do the 15 second reset as well....if that fails re boot your own wifi...if that fails return it

Q: I was wondering if these get installed to existing wall plates or if it has its own. I currently would like to use this for my basement and the location has a double switch wall plate. I really just want it for one side and not sure if I can use this.

A: You can use the plate that comes with it or any plates that you find elsewhere. I currently have 3 of them in one 4-plate. They are standard size for all wall plates.

Q: Does this item work with Amazon Alexa or Google home?

A: Yes, this device works fine with Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

Q: Bought the new Insignia smart switch and installed two of them. They control the lights but when trying to connect to internet it comes up with registration call failed reset and try latter....I have done repeatedly and nothing, what can be done, it is l

A: I had the same issue with two insignia smart outlet switches. In the user manual for those, there are directions on how to preform a factory reset. I factory reset both switches then went through the steps to connect it to my wifi. It worked perfectly and I never got the error message again. Find out how to factory reset the in wall switches and try to connect again, that should do it.

Q: Does insignia have an add-on switch that will allow me to use this switch as a 3 way switch?

A: No

Q: Is it possible to use this as a light switch for an existing 3 way circuit. We have switches on two sides of the room that control the same light. Can I put this on one end and leave the end as a normal light switch ?

A: No. Can only be used to replace a switch in a circuit with one switch.

Q: Can this switch be programmed to turn on between a certain time slot for example 5pm-6am?

A: Yes. On the app go to schedules and set it there.

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the ease of use, installation process, and affordable price point of the Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Light Switch. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the app's performance, compatibility issues, connectivity problems, and the switch's size.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Switch is smart
Switch was easy to install with accompanying instructions. I made it work with Siri and Alexa. It schedules very easy and is accurate with on and off settings. Also you can just touch it to toggle on and off. I plan to buy more of these switches with confidence they will work as advertised.
Posted 6 years ago by JEC0
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
It works manually.
But it never succeedes in connecting to the Wi-Fi. Even tried an extender to no avail. If you're wanting to use it for automation purposes, don't bother and select a higher quality manufacturer. And just as I was going to screen shot it failing for the 20th time it worked. I've even gotten Alexa working with it. Still don't recommend it but it is working.
Posted 7 years ago by highlandre
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Setting this up is like a circus w/o laughter
OK - So this switch (once it is properly set up) works perfectly. I have it hooked up to Alexa and it works flawlessly in one of my kids (that cant remember to turn off the light) room. Physical install is as simple as hard wiring any light switch. If you can screw wire nuts together, you can do this. The issue is when you have to set it up via the app. I have an iphone so this is only my experience from the lens of an ios user. The app is very primitive - it is clown like in nature - I will tell you what I did that finally worked. When you get into the app, its going to ask you to sign into your BBY Account - do it...I skipped this thinking it wouldnt matter and it wouldnt let me add my "home" as a location. Once signed in, that was one less issue. Next, it will ask you for permission to link your Apple Home/ Keychain - I scoffed at this as that is none of their business - I found out later that by NOT doing this, it simply will NOT find your device. I dont know why, it makes no sense, but the instant that I gave it permission, BAM it found the switch. Lastly, you need to make sure that your phone that you are using to set it up is on the same network (and, if you have a wireless mesh system with multiple points) you need to make sure that the phone and the switch are on 2.4Ghz and on the same access point. If you want to connect it to your Amazon echo you simply go into the app and search for insignia under skills - link the account (you will need to use the sign on you created in step one for your BBY Account) to Alexa and then you are ready to go! Hope this helps - The instructions are garbage - the app is garbage - the switch is great.
Posted 7 years ago by Thundr