62%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 13, 2026.
Insteon made smart switches and dimmers that talk over power lines and radio. In April 2022 the company shut down overnight, and a group of users bought it and brought the servers back with a yearly fee.
CompanyInsteon Technologies, owned by a group of Insteon users since 2022
Needs the cloud?Partly. Devices talk to each other locally, but the app needs Insteon’s servers
Subscription for basics?Yes for the app. Hub access costs about $40 a year
Past problemsWent dark without warning in April 2022
How long devices get supportThe new owners have restored the service, but have not given long-term support dates.
Why 62%
- Starting point70%Shut down in 2022 and restarted by new owners.
- Track record−10Went dark overnight in April 2022, then added a yearly fee.
- Works without the cloud+2Switches and the hub work locally, and Home Assistant can control them.
- Our estimate62%
The good news: Insteon switches talk to each other locally, so a lot still works without the internet, and Home Assistant can control them on your own network. The new owners brought the service back after the 2022 shutdown.
The bad news: In April 2022, Insteon shut down without warning, and owners woke up to an app that no longer worked. The revived company is small and charges a yearly fee to use the app.
If you own Insteon
- Connect your hub to Home Assistant, so you have local control that does not depend on Insteon’s servers.
- Back up your hub’s device links if you can, so you can rebuild your setup.