HolidayPixelZone Plugin Spotlight
Insteon Hub 2 + FPP
Show Control Made Simple
Trigger Insteon smart switches directly from Falcon Player playlists, with on/off and dimming capabilities. Allows device aliases for human readable device names.
How It Works
The plugin sends local network commands from FPP to your Insteon Hub 2245-222, so your show can automate house lights in sync with your display.
1. Install
Paste the plugin URL in FPP Plugin Manager and install.
2. Configure
Set Hub IP, username, and password in plugin setup.
3. Trigger
Run commands from scripts, playlist start/stop hooks, or direct tests.
Quick Start Commands
Run these from your FPP box to confirm control is working.
Why Insteon Users Like It
Show-Ready Reliability
No need to run Home Assistant or other middleware.
Faster Setup
No need to manually edit JSON files for every change. Device aliases can be edited in the plugin UI.
Cleaner Playlists
Use it in conjunction with Remote Falcon to have house lights turn off or dim when show starts!
FAQ
Does this require Home Assistant?
No. This plugin is built for direct control of Insteon Hub 2245-222 from FPP.
Can I use friendly names instead of raw device IDs?
Yes. Add aliases in the setup page Device Aliases editor and use those names in commands.
How do I install in FPP?
Open Plugin Manager, paste the pluginInfo URL, click Get Plugin Info, then install.
Is the plugin FREE??
Yes! It is free, but covered by the MIT license agreeement.
Why Insteon? Didn’t they go out of business?
While Insteon did go bankrupt several years ago, it was bought out of backruptcy by some former employees. It is still churning out new hardware and software. Insteon is unique in the home automation space because of it’s dual mesh technology allowing direct linkes between devices (no WiFi or hub required), which makes it very robust and reliable. The Insteon switches controlling my front porch, garage and low voltage lighting are 13 years old as of this writing and still going strong. You can read more HERE!