The INSTEON ControLinc Tabletop Controller is an easy-to-use and quick-to-set-up plug-in tabletop controller. You can control up to five individual INSTEON-compatible devices or sets of devices with the tabletop ControLinc, which has a total of 14 buttons. Five sets of buttons turn your devices on and off. The "All On" and "All Off" buttons can control all devices linked to any of the five on/off buttons. "Bright" and "Dim" will adjust the brightness level of the any linked INSTEON-compatible wall dimmers or plug-in lamp dimmers. You can even put a ControLinc on your bedside table to control downstairs lamps if you hear a noise in the middle of the night. The ControLinc uses a simple "Plug-N-Tap" process to link to other INSTEON devices. Put the ControLinc in setup mode by pressing any of the five ON buttons for 10 seconds, and then press the button on the module you would like to control. That's all it takes to link the ControLinc to any INSTEON module! INSTEON is a low-cost home control technology that uses both the existing electrical wires in the home and radio-frequency to communicate. From lighting, appliance and thermostat control to integrated security systems, INSTEON allows you to manage your home the way you want – from a handheld remote, wall keypad, computer or web-enabled device like a smart phone. Easy to install and set up, INSTEON offers the flexibility and dependability to make life more convenient, safe and energy efficient. Note: ControLinc uses power line for its communication. When linking to and from any RF-only device, be sure to have at least one Access Point or dual-band device installed. These convert RF signals to power line and vice versa.