Quick Start Guide

2.2 The Wizards

PowerHome2 includes four Wizards that help you get PowerHome2 up and

running quickly.

 The Controller Wizard guides you through setting up your Insteon, UPB

or X-10 controller.

 The Device Wizard guides you through setting up your Insteon, UPB or

X-10 Devices (e.g. lighting switches).

 The Timed Event Wizard helps you set up basic control of your

automation devices based upon time. For example, setting an outside

light to turn on at Dusk.

 The Control Center wizard automatically takes the information the

Controller and Device Wizards have gathered and creates screens with

graphical on/off buttons for each device. A screen is created for each

room if you have previously entered the room locations for each device.

2.2.1 The Controller Wizard

A Controller connects your PC to your home automation devices. PowerHome2

lets you connect multiple Controllers to your PC. The Controller Wizard takes

you through the steps necessary to connect Insteon, UPB, and X-10 controllers

to your PC. Other types of Controllers can also be connected but not by using

this Wizard. See the manual for further details.

To connect an Insteon, UPB or X-10 controller to your PC, first connect the

Controller to your PC and plug it into the wall AC receptacle.

1. Click on the Wizard toolbar button to bring up the Wizard screen

shown below.