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Manual Linking: Alternate Method for Smart Switch (Gen 2) Multiway Setup

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Multi-Way Requirements

If a light is controlled by two or more switches, every switch location in the circuit must have a Smart Switch (Gen 2) to work properly.  Mixing a Smart Switch (Gen 2) with any other model of Deako switch in the same circuit can impair or prevent all switches on the circuit from working properly and is not recommended.

 

Manual Link One Circuit at a Time

To prevent cross-linking, complete Manual Linking one circuit at a time. Linking devices on multiple circuits simultaneously can cause switches from different circuits to pair incorrectly, leading to improper behavior.

If cross-linking occurs, perform a factory reset on the affected devices and relink them individually to the correct circuit.

 

 

Installation – Manual Linking (Alternate Method)

  1. Identify every switch that control the light by toggling the existing switch on and off.

  2. Remove all existing switches that control the light, leaving the backplate locations empty.

  3. Insert a Smart Switch into one of the empty backplate locations, wait 3-4 seconds for the Beacon Light to flash green. 
    • If the Beacon Light did not flash green then remove the switch, move to a different switch location and repeat the process.
    • If the Beacon Light did flash green move on to the next step.

  4. Press and hold the blue configure button until the Beacon Light flashes purple, about 3 seconds.  The Beacon Light will continue to flash purple, this switch is Linking-ready mode.

  5. Move to the next switch location and install another Smart Switch.  Wait 3-4 seconds for the Beacon Light to flash green. 

    • If the Beacon Light did not flash green then remove the switch, move to a different switch location and repeat the process.  If this is the only remaining switch in the circuit and Beacon Light did not flash green this may indicate a wiring issue, please contact Deako support for more help.

    • If the Beacon Light did flash green press and hold the blue configure button until the Beacon Light flashes purple, about 3 seconds.

  6. Repeat step 5 until every Smart Switch is installed and blinking purple.

    • Tip: Linking Ready mode times out after two minutes; if this happens simply re-enter Linking Ready mode if a switch times out.

  7. Press and hold the configure button until the Beacon Light flashes white, about 3 seconds, then release.  This will initiate Linking, all the switches will begin to flash white and Link.

  8. Wait until the Beacon Light on all switches turns off, this may take up to 3 minutes.

  9. Finally, test each switch to confirm it controls the light as expected.