Network

• Dual band (RF and Power line)
• Peer-to-peer
• Mesh topology
• Unsupervised (no routing tables)

Protocol

• All devices are two-way repeaters
• Messages acknowledged
• Retry if not acknowledged
• Synchronized to power line

Device Installation

• Plug-in
• Wire-in
• Battery operated

X10 Compatibility

• INSTEON-compatible devices can send and receive X10 commands
• INSTEON-compatible devices do not repeat X10 commands

Security

• Encrypted message payload