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INSTEON for SmartLinc on Windows Pc

Developed By: INSTEON

License: Free

Rating: 2,6/5 - 164 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.2.3
Size 554.2 KB
Release Date May 02, 13
Category Lifestyle Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to access information about networks. [see more (4)]

What's New:
• Fixed bug preventing new accounts from being created.• Fixed bug where application was requests username/password for camera's with no password. [see more]

Description from Developer:
Your smartphone already lets you manage nearly all aspects of your life: from enjoying entertainment to conducting business to contacting friends and family no matter where you are... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download INSTEON for SmartLinc and install on Windows PC. INSTEON for SmartLinc is free Lifestyle app, developed by INSTEON. Latest version of INSTEON for SmartLinc is 1.2.3, was released on 2013-05-02 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of INSTEON for SmartLinc is 2,6. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 164 users, 78 users had rated it 5*, 41 users had rated it 1*.

How to install INSTEON for SmartLinc on Windows?

Instruction on how to install INSTEON for SmartLinc on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install INSTEON for SmartLinc on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install INSTEON for SmartLinc using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "INSTEON for SmartLinc" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install INSTEON for SmartLinc on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "INSTEON for SmartLinc" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.2.3.

Download INSTEON for SmartLinc 1.2.3 on Windows PC – 554.2 KB

Your smartphone already lets you manage nearly all aspects of your life: from enjoying entertainment to conducting business to contacting friends and family no matter where you are. But why stop there? Make your smartphone control your smart home from anywhere! The INSTEON app simply and elegantly integrates your home’s lighting, appliances cameras and thermostats, giving you access and control from anywhere.

Here are just a few scenarios where the INSTEON app provides convenience and security:

• Late night at the office? Turn on your home’s lights for extra security.
• Locked out of the house? Unlock your front door or open your garage.
• Ready for bed? Turn off all your home’s lights without leaving the bedroom.
• Can’t remember if you dialed back the thermostat? Check its status and turn it off, even if you’re on vacation 3,000 miles away.
When used in conjunction with SmartLinc, the app affords you intuitive control of your INSTEON home network with an easy one-time setup: just log into your free smartlinc.smarthome.com account and never worry about connecting again. The app will even automatically set up remote access, saving you the hassle of learning how to port forward your router.

Create whole-room, multi-device scenes directly from within the INSTEON app. Purchased a new INSTEON device? The app will add the device in a few easy steps.
As a bonus, upon first connecting, the INSTEON app automatically synchronizes the SmartLinc clock to your Android device, ensuring timers run properly and are 100% accurate

The INSTEON app features:
• Add/Edit/Remove devices and scenes
• Automatic remote access setup
• One-time SmartLinc authentication
• Works over Wi-Fi, 4G, 3G, and EDGE
• Supports multiple SmartLinc controllers
• Simple initial INSTEON device setup
• Real-time device status
• Full thermostat support
• Supports up to 1024 INSTEON devices
• Supports up to 256 scenes
• One-touch resynchronization of configuration
• Automatically syncs SmartLinc clock with Android device
• Support and feedback email link within the app
• Support for Custom Commands (if previously configured)
• Press and Hold for Brights and Dim
• Support for Google TV
• Automatic remote access with UPnP-enabled routers
• Supports device link/unlink and multi-link/multi-unlink
• Supports up to 16 thermostats
• Time synchronization now includes day of week
• Enable/disable Daylight Saving Time
• Quick-swipe delete rooms, devices and scenes
• Now supports fast-on/fast-off (double-tap On or Off button) and press-and-hold dim/brighten
• Supports custom commands (must be pre-configured in web UI)
• Supports up to 16 IP cameras
• Edit house and room names
• Add/Edit/Remove room cameras
• Optional sound feedback for control (enable under settings)
• Added support for latest INSTEON thermostat models

SmartLinc app Requirements:
•Android Phone or Tablet running version 2.1+
•2412N SmartLinc – INSTEON Central Controller version 2.0+ (configured via web browser)
• Fixed bug preventing new accounts from being created.

• Fixed bug where application was requests username/password for camera's with no password.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.