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title: "Insteon Binary Sensor"
description: "Instructions on how to setup the Insteon binary sensors locally within Home Assistant."
date:  2018-08-20 16:00
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ha_category: Binary Sensor
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The `insteon` binary sensor platform lets you control your sensors through
an INSTEON Modem (PLM and Hub) device connected directly to your system on a
USB, serial port or TCPIP connection.  To add support, set up the primary
[insteon] component.

[insteon]: /components/insteon/