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Adding and Managing Switches

Video Tutorial: Watch the companion video V29: Adding and Managing Switches for a visual walkthrough.

Overview

Wireless switches provide physical control over your lighting system. This article covers the types of switches available, how to add them to your network, and how to rename or delete them.

Switch Types

The Keilton+autani system supports several switch types:

Battery-Powered Switches

Model Description
WP1013 Multi-button wireless switch
WP1018 Multi-button wireless switch
WP1025 Multi-button wireless switch

Benefits: Mount anywhere without wiring, easy repositioning

Line-Voltage Switches

Model Description
WP1013S Multi-button wired switch
WP1017S Multi-button wired switch

Benefits: No battery maintenance, permanent installation

Switch Capacity

Item Limit
Switches per zone 32 maximum
Separate from lights Switches don't count against the 100-node light limit

Note: Area sensors (CS107D, CS107S, BCS107) also count toward the 32-switch limit.

Adding a Switch

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Navigate to the Switches page.
  2. Tap the + button in the upper left corner.
  3. The app begins searching for switches in pairing mode.
  4. Put your switch into pairing mode (see below).
  5. When the switch appears in the app, tap to add it.
  6. The switch is added to your zone.

Putting Switches in Pairing Mode

Switch Type Pairing Method
Most models Press and hold buttons 1 + 2 for 2 seconds, then release
Some models Press and hold buttons 1 + 3 for 2 seconds, then release

Pairing Indicators

  • Blue LED flashes: Switch is in pairing mode
  • Timeout: Pairing mode ends after 30 seconds
  • Cancel: Pressing any button exits pairing mode

Renaming a Switch

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Navigate to the Switches page.
  2. Tap on the switch you want to rename.
  3. Tap the Settings button in the upper right corner.
  4. Tap the switch name in the upper left.
  5. Enter a descriptive name (e.g., "Conference Room Entry").
  6. Tap OK to save.

Naming Best Practices

Approach Examples
Location-based "Main Entrance", "Break Room"
Function-based "Presentation Control", "All Lights"
Room + position "Office 201 Door", "Lobby North"

Deleting a Switch

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Navigate to the Switches page.
  2. Tap on the switch you want to delete.
  3. Tap the Settings button in the upper right corner.
  4. Tap the trash icon in the upper right corner.
  5. Confirm by tapping delete.
  6. Tap Back to return to the Switches page.

Troubleshooting

Issue Possible Cause Solution
Switch not appearing Not in pairing mode Retry pairing procedure
Pairing times out 30-second limit reached Re-enter pairing mode
Blue LED not flashing Wrong button combination Try alternate pairing method
Switch offline Battery depleted Replace battery

Quick Reference

Action Steps
Add switch Switches → + → Pair switch → Add
Rename Tap switch → Settings → Tap name → New name → OK
Delete Tap switch → Settings → Trash icon → Confirm

Based on Keilton+autani App User Guide v9.7