brilliant BHA120US-WH4 Wi-Fi Smart 4-Switch Home Control Panel Installation Guide
- June 4, 2024
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Table of Contents
Home Control
Installation Guide
FOUR SWITCHES
Welcome!
This short installation guide will help you upgrade your home with Brilliant.
It is important that you first review all of the instructions to ensure you
are comfortable with the required steps.
If you are unsure about or uncomfortable with the installation, go to
brilliant.tech/install for more instructions,
and/or help with finding a qualified electrician.
Thank you!
The Brilliant Team
Please confirm the following:
Is your circuit 120V?
A 120V circuit is required and is standard in North American homes.
Is your wiring up to code, with Neutral and Ground wires?
Both Neutral and Ground wires are required, and present in most modern homes.
Refer to Steps 5 and 6 for more details about wires.
Are you replacing a single or 3-way/multi-way switch?
If you are replacing a 3-way/multi-way switch, meaning that you can control
the same light(s) from more than one switch, you should confirm that the
Brilliant can support your configuration.
Refer to Step 1 for pictures of the supported configurations.
Do you have the right tools?
A size 2 screwdriver is needed to remove your old switch, and install
Brilliant.
Is your gang box a standard size?
A gang box is an electrical box in the wall, behind the light switch. The box
must have an interior width of no less than 183mm, and an interior height of
no less than 70mm. Standard sizes will work.
In the Box
10 STEPS
To A Better Home
Check Compatibility
Make sure Brilliant is compatible with the location where you’re installing it.
If the 120V switch you are going to replace activates a light that other switches also control (often referred to as 3-way or multi-way lighting), please find the picture of your setup on the next pages to confirm compatibility.
If your light is controlled by…
Switches
Will work: Two Brilliant controllers
Will work: Brilliant and non-dimming switch (at either end)
Won’t work: Brilliant and dimming switch (at either end)
One circuit is shown for simplicity.
See Step 6b, or visit http://support.brilliant.tech for more info on wiring
multi-way circuits.
3 or More Switches
Will work: All Brilliant controllers (connected through WiFi) Will work: Brilliant at either end (or both ends) and a non-dimming switch
Won’t work: Brilliant in the middle
Won’t work: Brilliant at the end, with a dimmer anywhere else
Turn Off Power
Turn the circuit breaker to OFF.
Before Proceeding
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Confirm you’ve turned off the right breaker by flipping your light switch on
and off. If you have turned off the correct breaker, your light won’t turn on.
Remove Light Switch
Unscrew your old switch cover and light switch from the wall.
Pull the light switch out from the gang box, and take pictures of the wires, in case you need to reference them later. Then, disconnect the attached wires, and remove your old light switch.
Identify Your Circuit
Single Pole (Go to 5a)
One light switch that controls a light or set of lights.
3-Way/Multi-Way (Go to 6a)
Two or more light switches that control the same set of lights.
Note that some switches could be single pole, and some 3-way/multi-way.
Single Pole
5a Identify Your Wires
Ground wire(s) (exposed green or copper) typically come from the wall box
typically come in a bundle and are fastened together by a wire nut. You must connect all of them.
5b Connect Wires
When connecting less than four circuits, connect the closest terminals to the ground.
Symbol
| Ground
---|---
C| Line/Load
L1| Line/Load
N| Neutral
Wall Wires
| Green/Copper
---|---
Black or Red
Black or Red
White
*Line and Load are interchangeable.
Brilliant will automatically sense which is which.
Wires and Wire Nuts
Wires and Wire Nuts are used to connect two or more wires together or extend
the length. They are not usually needed, but you will often use them for
Neutral wires.
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Select a wire extending from the box.
Match the color of the wires you’re connecting. -
Holding the wires together and parallel, insert them into a wire nut. Twist the wire nut clockwise until secure. Double-check by tugging on the wires.
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Tuck the bundle into the back of the gang box.
5c Screws and Wires
Step 1
Place wires in the hole as deep as possible.
Step 2
Turn the screw clockwise with a screwdriver.
Step 3
Tighten until wires are secure. Test by tugging.
Then go to Step 7
Warning: Short Circuits – Multiple Supply Terminals – Connect All Supply Terminals to the SAME Phase Branch Circuit Only – Do Not Connect to Different Phase Branch Supply Circuits.
3-Way/Multiway
6a Identify Your Wires
Ground wire(s) (exposed green or copper) typically come from the wall box
typically come in a pair and are fastened together by a wire nut. You must connect all of them.
6b Connect Wires
When connecting less than four circuits, connect the closest terminals to the ground.
Symbol
| Ground
---|---
C| Common
L1| Traveler 1
N| Neutral
L2| Traveler 2
Wall Wires
| Green/Copper
---|---
Black Common
Black Traveler
White
Red Traveler
*Traveler wires are interchangeable.
Brilliant will automatically sense which is which.
Wires and Wire Nuts
Wires and Wire Nuts are used to connect two or more wires together or extend
the length. They are not usually needed, but you will often use them for
Neutral wires.
-
Select a wire extending from the box.
Match the color of the wires you’re connecting. -
Holding the wires together and parallel, insert them into a wire nut. Twist the wire nut clockwise until secure. Double-check by tugging on wires.
-
Tuck the bundle into the back of the gang box.
6c Screws and Wires
Step 1
Place wires in the hole as deep as possible.
Step 2
Turn the screw clockwise with a screwdriver.
Step 3
Tighten until wires are secure. Test by tugging.
Warning: Short Circuits – Multiple Supply Terminals – Connect All Supply Terminals to the SAME Phase Branch Circuit Only – Do Not Connect to Different Phase Branch Supply Circuits.
Install Base
Place wires in the gang box and attach the Base.
Before Proceeding
The strain reliefs are designed to bend to accommodate differences in gang box
styles and mountings. Some bending of the strain reliefs is normal, but be
careful not to overtighten. Once the strain reliefs start to bend, you can
stop.
Test Lights
Turn the circuit breaker back on to provide power to the Base. Press the white
buttons in the center to turn the lights on and off.
If the lights do not turn on/off, do not install the Faceplate. Instead, turn
the breaker off, remove the screws, and re-check your wire connections.
Secure Faceplate
Test the Base and secure the Faceplate.
Line up the brackets on the Base with the holes on the Faceplate. Press the Faceplate into the brackets and slide down until it clicks. The Faceplate will start up.
Configure Brilliant
Begin Configuration
Tap the “Begin
Configuration” button to start the process, and
follow the prompts.| Connect Wi-Fi
Next, it will ask you to connect to Wi-Fi, and it
is important to do this so you can access your other smart home devices.|
Configuration complete
Once the configuration is complete, you can “Add
Devices” to connect Brilliant to your supported smart home devices.
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Congratulations, you’re done with the installation.
Use the Brilliant App to complete the setup.
You can download the Brilliant App on your iOS or Android device.
Make your whole home Brilliant
Once you’ve set Brilliant up, it’s easy to add more. They’ll automatically set
themselves up and give you all the benefits of Brilliant throughout your home,
including room-to-room video intercom and more.
For help, educational videos, and additional product information
visit us: http://support.brilliant.tech Have a more pressing question?
email: [email protected]
Removing and replacing the display frame with a new color
Step 1
Before proceeding, remove the Faceplate from the Base. Put one hand above it,
and grab both sides with the other hand. Then, slide it up and off.
Step 2
Next, with two hands and your fingers on the lower edge of the frame, gently
pull slightly down on the rear edge of the frame until the clips come loose,
and the bottom edge of the frame releases from the display.
Step 3
Pull forward. Once the lower edge comes loose, continue to rotate the bottom
edge up until you can easily unclip the upper hooks from the top edge of the
Faceplate.
To attach a new frame, clip the top clips onto the top edge of the Faceplate
and then rotate it down until the frame is seated. To ensure the frame is
properly clipped on, first squeeze the lower two corners and then squeeze the
upper two corners. You can now reattach the Faceplate to the wall.
6+ replaceable color frame options, such as ivory, black, and silver, are available at http://www.brilliant.tech
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