inovelli RGBW Multi Color Bulb Owner’s Manual

RGBW Multi Color Bulb
Owner’s Manual

About Z-Wave.
Z-Wave is an incredible technology. With it powering your home, you can choose from over 600 companies and 2100 products, all of which will work with each other. The more devices, the more stable the network. The purpose of this portion of the manual is to help you understand how Z-Wave works (in layman’s terms) as well as help you organize an efficient Z-Wave network, setting you up for success in the long run. Afterall, we’re assuming you’ll want more than one smart home device!

Z-Wave Network Using Devices That Repeat Signals.

As referenced in the intro, Z-Wave can be used with a few devices or it can be used to build a large network. Below you’ll see two examples. In the first example, a user has a  HUB which is looking for Z-Wave devices within its radius. Z-Wave devices outside this radius will not be found and need to either be moved within the radius or use a  repeating device to reach it. The second example shows how a repeater can be used to reach a device outside of the initial radius. Keep this in mind when building your own network and make sure to use the range estimator below.

NOTE: Z-Wave range will never be a perfect circle due to walls, furniture, etc. The above is for reference only, please use the, “Range Estimator” below and the Worksheet  on Page 3 for a better idea of where to place your bulb or whether or not your chosen location will be in range.

Z-Wave Range Estimator.

Please use the below information to determine the depreciation of the Z-Wave signal. Z-Wave devices should have a distance of approximately 100m (328ft) without any  obstacles in the way. Using the below information, if a signal has to travel through an inner wall, it will lose approximately 40% of its signal. Therefore, 100m multiplied by (100% – 40%) = 60m (197ft). Do this for every wall, window, etc and you will have your approximation. There’s a worksheet on Page 3 that will help. As always, this is just an estimate. Depending on the manufacturer’s quality for your other Z-Wave products, your signal may vary.

Z-Wave Range Worksheet.

Feel free to use the below worksheet to give an estimate on where you can put your Z-Wave Bulb relative to your HUB (or other Z-Wave repeater). Below is an example of how to use the sheet, using, “Example 1” from Page 2.

Example #1 — Original Z-Wave Range

For the starting Distance, use 100m. Then look directly from your HUB to wherever you’d like to put the outlet and see what obstacles are in the way. Then list those obstacles on the worksheet below (using the charts from Page 2).

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Best Practices for Pairing and Operating your LZW42 – RGBW (Multi-Colored) Smart Bulb
Now that you’ve read how to calculate the Z-Wave range and have determined the best location to put your bulb, it’s important to understand some best practices of how to  pair and operate this device. Below are a few things to keep in mind when you start your individualized pairing instructions (Pages 4-5) as well as operating after the pairing is successful.

Calculate the Maximum Distance From the Worksheet Above and Place Well Within That Distance
PleaPlease use the worksheet above to calculate your maximum distance. This will save us both the headache of offline devices.
Remember to add all objects that could potentially be in the way and it’s our recommendation to be conservative with the distance numbers.

If the Bulb is Not Including, Try an Exclusion
ZZ-Wave devices can only be included (paired) to one HUB at a time. Sometimes, what happens is that the factory tests the devices by including it to their network and  forgets to remove the device from their network, causing the bulb to believe that it’s paired to the factory HUB. While this is extremely rare, it may happen. This can also  happen if you purchased this bulb used. Follow the exclusion instructions located on Page 4 or 5 if you run into issues or check the range to make sure you are within range of the HUB.

Do Not Turn the Power Off to the Bulb!
Smart bulbs need
Smart bulbs need to have constant power to them in order for the Z-Wave chip to communicate with the HUB. So, do not turn off the physical power to the device or the  bulb will not work. If you want to control your bulb from a physical switch, please install our special smart bulb enabled swtiches (Inovelli Red Series Dimmer or On/Off)  which allow you to dim up/down and change colors all from the tap of a switch. Please see our website or reach out for more details.

Getting to Know Your LZW42 RGBW (Multi-Colored) Bulb
Let’s get to know your sweet new smart bulb! Good news is, it’s literally a normal bulb, but with tons of colored LED’s and powered by Z-Wave. I’m not really sure what else  to write here other than maybe the silver part goes into the lamp and the white part shines the light. Also, remember to always keep power to your light bulb as the Z-Wave  module needs power to send/receive commands.

Bulb Parameters
Below you’ll find the various parameters associated with your bulb. Pretty straight forward, but it’s good to know in case you ever wanted to edit them.

Parameter #| About| Description| Range| Default| Size (Bytes)
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2| Memory Function| When power is restored, the switch reverts to its last ON state, or last state (ON or OFF) 0 = Returns to last ON state, 1= Returns to last state (ON or OFF)| 0-1| 0|
81| Warm White Adjustment| Adjusts the warm white color component 2700 = 2700 Kelvin, 4999 = 4999 Kelvin| 27004999| 2700| 2
82| Cold White Adjustment| Adjusts the cold white color component 5000 = 5000 Kelvin, 6500 = 6500 Kelvin| 5000-6500| 6500| 2

Including (Pairing) Your Bulb: General Instructions
Below are the general instructions on how to include (pair) the bulb. For HUB specific instructions, please scan one of the QR Codes on Page 1 or visit the URL underneath  each QR Code for more information. However, if you know how to put your HUB or Gateway in inclusion mode, you can follow the instructions below to get started.

IMPORTANT: If you are having issues pairing/including your device, please ensure your bulb is within range of your HUB (pages 2-3). If you believe you’re within range  and it’s still not working, then you may have to run an Exclusion. Put your HUB in Exclusion mode and turn the power on. Your bulb will blink twice (2x), indicating it’s in  exclusion mode. When exclusion is successful, it will blink one more time (1x) to confirm. Your HUB should say that the device is excluded. You may then add (include) the  bulb per the instructions below.

Steps 1: Gather Your Materials, Find an Appropriate Location, and Install Your Bulb
Materials Needed: Light Bulb, Cell Phone/Tablet/Computer, and a Z-Wave enabled HUB/Gateway.

• Locate an area to install your bulb within the recommended distance (Pages 2-3) from your HUB/Gateway.
• Walls, furniture, and other obstructions may degrade the communication between the bulb and your HUB/Gateway, so please keep this in mind when selecting a location.

Step 2: Adding (Including) to the Network & Finishing the Setup Process
Now that the bulb is physically installed, let’s start the inclusion (pairing) process.

• With the bulb turned off, start the inclusion process on your HUB/Gateway.
• Once the inclusion process has started, turn on the bulb and it will immediately blink twice (2x), indicating it’s in inclusion (pairing) mode.
• If the bulb was included successfully, it will blink one more (1x) time. If it was not included successfully, you may have to run an exclusion as mentioned above. If there’s still issues, please ensure your bulb is within range (Pages 2 & 3).

Including (Pairing) Your bulb: SmartThings Instructions
Below are the general instructions on how to include (pair) the bulb for Samsung SmartThings users.
PLEPLEASE READ: As of the date this manual was written (August 12th, 2019), the bulb has not been WWST (Works With SmartThings Certified). However, by the launch date of our product, we do anticipate it will be WWST Certified. The reason we’re stating this is because if you receive this product prior to the certification, you will need to use the SmartThings Classic App and also install a Device Handler for you to experience all the bells and whistles. If you use the new SmartThings App or do not install a Device Handler with the SmartThings Classic App, the remote functionality will only be on/off and dim.

IMPORTANT: If you are having issues pairing/including your device, please ensure your bulb is within range of your HUB (pages 2-3). If you believe you’re within range and it’s still not working, then you may have to run an Exclusion. Put your HUB in Exclusion mode and turn the power on. Your bulb will blink twice (2x), indicating it’s in exclusion mode. When exclusion is successful, it will blink one more time (1x) to confirm. Your HUB should say that the device is excluded. You may then add (include) the bulb per the instructions below.

Steps 1: Gather Your Materials, Find an Appropriate Location, and Install Your bulb

• Materials Needed: Light Bulb, Cell Phone/Tablet/Computer, and a Z-Wave enabled HUB/Gateway.
• Locate an area to install your bulb within the recommended distance (Pages 2-3) from your HUB/Gateway.
• Walls, furniture, and other obstructions may degrade the communication between the bulb and your HUB/Gateway, so please  keep this in mind when selecting a location.

Step 2: Adding (Including) to the Network & Finishing the Setup Process
(Using the SmartThings Classic App) Now that the bulb is physically installed, let’s start the inclusion (pairing) process. Please make sure you are using the, “SmartThings Classic” app. If you’d like to use the new SmartThings App, please check the WWST URL to see if “ilumin by Inovelli” is listed: https://www.smartthings.com/products. If it’s not, you will have to use the Classic app with a Device Handler.

• Open up your SmartThings Classic app and click on the, “My Home” tab followed by the, “Things” tab.
• With the bulb powered off, scroll to the bottom and click on, “Add a Thing” or click on the (+) at the top right of the screen.
• Once the inclusion process has started,  turn on the bulb (ie: power it on) and the bulb will flash twice (2x) indicating it’s in inclusion mode.
• If the bulb was included successfully, it will blink one more time. If it was not included successfully, you may have to run an exclusion as mentioned above. If there’s still  issues, please ensure your bulb is within range (Pages 2 & 3).
• You should now see that your device is detected (it should say, “Z-Wave Bulb” or something similar).
• After your device is detected, press, “Save” (or if you’d like to rename your device, please do so and click, “Save”).
• Once you click, “Save” a pop-up will appear asking you to, “Confirm Paired Devices” — Click, “OK”.
• Now, you should be back at the, “My Home” screen and you should be able to see your bulb!

Device Handler Installation (Abbreviated):
Below is a shortened way to install the device handler. For more in depth instructions, please visit the URL in the footer.

• Log into your IDE Account (https://graph.api.smartthings.com/) — it’s the same login/password as your mobile app.
• Click on, “My Locations” and then select your location.
• Next, click on, “My Device Handlers” and press the, “Create New Device Handler” button.
• Now, open a new tab in your browser and go to: github.com/InovelliUSA/SmartThingsInovelli/tree/master/devicetypes/inovelliusa and find the device handler for,  “LZW42” and once you see the option for, “Raw”, click on that button and copy the code*.
• Next, go back to IDE and click on the, “From Code” tab and paste the code from GitHub.
• NNext, click, “Create”, then, “Publish” and finally, “For Me” to finish the installation.
• Finally, to activate the handler on your bulb, go to, “My Devices” in IDE and find your Inovelli bulb.
• Click on the bulb, scroll to the bottom and click, “Edit” — then find, “Type” and then select the new device handler from the drop down and then click, “Update”.
• Now, when you open up the bulb menu in the app, you should see the Inovelli logo, a color wheel, dimness setting and finally, a Kelvin setting (warm/cold white).

Z-Wave Command Classes

COMMAND_CLASS_ZWAVEPLUS_INFO_V2
COMMAND_CLASS_ASSOCIATION_V2
COMMAND_CLASS_ASSOCIATION_GRP_INFO_V1
COMMAND_CLASS_VERSION_V2
COMMAND_CLASS_MANUFACTURER_SPECIFIC_V2COMMAND_CLASS_DEVICE_RESET_LOCALLY_V1
COMMAND_CL
COMMAND_CLASS_SWITCH_COLOR_V1
COMMAND_CLASS_SWITCH_MULTILEVEL_V2
COMMAND_CLASS_CONFIGURATION_V1
COMMAND_CLASS_SWITCH_ALL_V1
COMMAND_CLASS_SECURITY_V1
COMMAND_CLASS_POWERLEVEL_V1
COMMAND_CLASS_FIRMWARE_UPDATE_MD_V2

Z-Wave Association Groups

Switch Color Capability Set Priority ID Color

1 (Highest)| 0| Warm White
2| 1| Cold White
3| 2| Red
4| 3| Green
5 (Lowest)| 4| Blue
Number of Association Groups| 1
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Maximum Supported Nodes for Association Groups| 1

Resetting Your Device
You may power on/off the bulb 6x (between 0.5-2 seconds each time) or use a certified controller to remove the device from your network to factory default. Only use this  procedure in the event that the network primary controller is missing or is missing or otherwise inoperable.
Your bulb will flash twice to confirm factory reset.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
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.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 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: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, connect the equipme  connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 8in (20cm) between the radiator and your body.

Warranty and Specifications

Warranty: Inovelli will replace any defective unit for one (1) year after the purchase of the unit, pending the unit was used in the manner it was intended to. Please email us at: contact@inovelli.com or visit us at www.inovelli.com/warranty for full details.
Specifications for Model # LZW42:
Power: 120V AC, 60Hz, Signal (Frequency): 908.42 MHz, Lumens: 806lm, Wattage: 9.5W
Range: Up to 100 meters line of sight between the Wireless Controller (HUB) and the closest Z-Wave Module FFor indoor use. Specifications subject to change without  notice due to continuing product improvement.
Approval: UL Listed / FCC / Z-Wave Plus Certified

Project Genesis
You may have noticed our signatures and project name on the inside of the box and wondered, “what is that all about?”. Well, great question! All of our products have a  project name associated with them that means something to us and speaks directly tothe device itself. It’s personality if you will. In addition to the project name, our  signatures indicate that we’ve all signed off on the project. We believe in the project and worked hard, along with you, to bring it to life.
TheThere’s a double meaning here with this one. Fun fact about Inovelli – the first product we ever launched was an RGBW bulb and the first book in the Bible is Genesis  where God promises to never flood the Earth again and His covenant was sealed by a rainbow – or some interpretations say an RGBW light bulb!
If If you haven’t followed us for the past year or so and this is your first interaction with the brand, our approach to building products is that we want something we’d put in  our own home (we’re all smart home owners) and we want to build our products with you taking the ride with us. That is, these are community built products in which 100’s,  if not 1000’s of people outside of Inovelli have contributed to.
So, thank you for not only your support but for helping us put out some amazing smart bulbs. Here’s to a colorful house!

| Earlier in the year we were approached by a large B2B company that wanted us to be their smart bulb provider. I wasn’t  passionate at first about the idea as my heart was in creating light switches (lame, I know) but as time went on, I really started to  get excited about forming a new line of LED products to really showcase what Z-Wave can do. Plus, who doesn’t love some  color in their life?!
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| I’ve always been a huge fan of color bulbs and LED strips. This was an opportunity for Inovelli to start showcasing what it  could do in the market. Our manufacturer, who is a leader in LED production, provided an out of the box solution that allowed  us to go to market quick with firmware that highlights the wonderful world of Z-Wave. We’re really excited about this bulb and  look forward to creating more variations!
| I love these bulbs! I have multiple throughout my house and outside in enclosed spaces. I love turning the outside ones on to  match the theme to the time of year – red, white and blue for Memorial Day and Fourth of July – green, purple and orange for  Halloween! It’s so fun to see people walking by and admiring them. Being able to set them up so easily with my hub and turn on certain colors for movie night or reading is very convenient. 5 out of 5 stars from me!
| When I first joined the team at Inovelli I was new to Smart Home tech and these bulbs quickly became my favorite in our lineup.  The tunable white light allows me to automate my circadian rhythm and the endless color options allow for any mood to  be matched in my home! Want a sunset vibe? Purples and oranges please! My family also loves game day at my place now that  our bulbs can match our teams.
| When these first came out they definitely weren’t as popular as our switches, but as customers became aware of the awesome  benefits and features they quickly rose to the favorites list of many people in our community. Getting to speak with our  customers about how they are utilizing their bulbs in their own space is always so much fun and shows just how dynamic they really are!

Thank You.
Thank you for taking the chance on us. We are truly humbled to be a part of your smart home journey and know that out of the many companies out there, you trusted us to  make your life simpler and we don’t take that for granted. Our mission is to provide the best products, with the best customer support, at the best prices. Sure, every company  says that… but we’d like to think we’re different. Why? Well, because we have our own smart homes, with our own desires to make our life simpler through home automation.
YYou’re probably thinking… this intro sounds similar. Well, you’re right — you’ve heard it if you’ve purchased an Inovelli product.
That’s because Ilumin is a part of the Inovelli family. We wanted to create an entire line of lighting because we’re crazy about it.
The way lights can set the mood. The way they welcome you home and the way they just make you go, “dang, that’s pretty sweet!” We had to get in the lighting game.
AAnyway, back to who we are… we take our nerdiness seriously by engaging in online groups and design our products around community suggestions and needs. We don’t  pretend to be a multi-billion dollar corporation worried about shareholders and bottom line. We’re ok with being the little guy. The underdog, looking out for the best  interests of people like us… the everyday smart home enthusiast who is passionate about moving the industry forward and we wouldn’t have it any other way. So again, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for trusting us.

HUB Installation Instructions.

All HUB’s are different, so why should your installation instructions be the same? Below you’ll find a QR Code to specific instructions for your HUB (NOTE: If you don’t  see your HUB, please scan the, “Other” QR Code). As you can imagine, it’s hard to keep written instructions up to date with all the HUB/App changes, so the most recent  instructions will be on the site. However, if you’re a manual guy/gal, we get it, please see Page 4 for more details! If ever you run into any issues, please reach out to us at: contact@inovelli.com (just a reminder, we’re directing you to Inovelli as it’s our parent company).

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https://www.inovelli.com/lzw42/setup/#smartthings| https://www.inovelli.com/lzw42/setup/#hubitat| https://www.inovelli.com/lzw42/setup/#other

www.inovelli.com/lzw42-sn/setup
contact@inovelli.com

References

• SmartThingsInovelli/devicetypes/inovelliusa at master · InovelliUSA/SmartThingsInovelli · GitHub
• inovelli.com/lzw42/setup/#hubitat
• inovelli.com/lzw42/setup/#other
• inovelli.com/lzw42/setup/#smartthings
• inovelli.com/lzw42/setup
• SmartThings Groovy IDE

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