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title: "Insteon PLM Light"
description: "Instructions on how to setup Insteon PLM lights locally within Home Assistant."
date: 2017-02-19 17:00
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ha_category: Light
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The `insteon_plm` light platform lets you control your dimmable light switches through an INSTEON PowerLinc Modem (PLM) device connected directly to your system on an USB or serial port. To add support, set up the primary [insteon_plm](/components/insteon_plm/) component.