Inovelli 2026 – Q1 Update
Hey everyone,
As mentioned in our 2026 roadmap post, we will be sharing quarterly updates to give a high level view of what we have been working on, where things stand, and what is coming next.
This post is meant to complement the individual project threads by highlighting key progress across products, firmware, and platform work.
Expanding the Team
We are continuing to grow and recently added @Rylen_Inovelli to the team. He is currently training as a Smart Home Specialist and will be working closely with customers and support. Over time, he will be transitioning into a B2B sales role as we continue to expand that side of the business. He will be jumping into the community occasionally to help with updates and user support once he is trained up!
Product & Project Updates
European Switch (Project Europa • Zigbee + Thread/Matter Smart Dimmer • Blue & White Series)
We received our first working 3D printed sample and completed initial testing.
Overall, we are very happy with how it looks and feels. The current focus is on refining the structural design for the installation method. Once those updates are complete, we will move into tooling.
After tooling, the next step will be beta testing. We’re excited to see what everyone thinks!
New Product Line
We have been working on a larger project with a major B2B home builder that will also be brought to our B2C lineup.
We cannot share too much detail yet, but this will be a full line of products consisting of seven switches, both smart and standard. The focus is on a high end, premium look and feel.
We expect to receive 3D samples within the next couple of weeks and are currently targeting a late Q3 launch.
As we are able to share more, we will keep you updated.
Button Controller (Blue Series / Red Series)
The Button Controller is still being worked on, but we want to be transparent about where things stand.
The main challenge right now is light diffusion behind the etched buttons. The current design requires a complex diffuser solution, and we are working with the manufacturer to determine if it can be produced reliably.
If this approach does not meet our standards, we will look at simplifying the design.
We expect to have a clearer direction and more concrete updates in Q2.
Red Series On/Off Switch (Z-Wave On/Off Switch | Project Pulsar)
The Red Series On/Off switch is now in mass production.
We are targeting a release in late April. There will not be a pre-order period for this device.
Firmware Updates
Q1 included a large number of firmware updates across all product lines. The primary focus has been improving stability, dimming performance, and resolving edge cases reported by the community.
VTM30 – White Series On/Off
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Firmware updates through 1.04r3
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Improved load handling and reduced phantom power usage
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Adjusted Matter endpoint structure to better align with standards
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Fixed binding related freezing issues
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Improved LED notification behavior and added additional configuration options
VTM31 – White Series Dimmer
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Firmware updates from 1.1.3 through 1.1.6r1
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Fixed startup related issues and unexpected behavior
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Resolved LED notification inconsistencies and added more configuration options
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Fixed binding related freezing issues
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Improved persistence of key attributes
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Added Aux and Dumb switch testing modes
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Improved button recognition and debounce behavior
VZM31 – Blue Series Dimmer
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Firmware updates through 3.07
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Added selectable dimming algorithm for improved performance across different loads
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Improved auxiliary switch detection and configuration
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Fixed issues with scene recall and LED notification behavior
VZM32 – Blue Series mmWave Dimmer
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Firmware updates through 1.01
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Fixed issues with energy reporting and OnWithTimedOff behavior
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Improved temperature reporting accuracy
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Resolved cases where the device could stop responding under certain configurations
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Improved LED notification handling and mmWave indicator behavior
VZM35 – Blue Series Fan Switch
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Firmware updates through 1.08
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Power source parameter is now user configurable
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Removed automatic neutral detection and requires manual configuration
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Improved button timing and behavior
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Fixed issues with advanced timer mode and button combinations
VZW30 – Red Series On/Off
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Firmware updates through 1.06
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Continued improvements and stabilization ahead of release
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Final refinements based on beta feedback
VZW31 – Red Series Dimmer
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Firmware 2.01
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Adjusted default configuration and parameter ranges
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Fixed LED notification issues
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Resolved cases where reporting could stop after updates or resets
VZW32 – Red Series mmWave Dimmer
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Firmware 2.01
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Fixed parameter configuration issues
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Resolved incorrect energy reporting when the load was off
Platform & Ecosystem Work
We continue to make progress expanding and improving our integrations across SmartThings, Homey, Google, and other platforms.
Our focus remains on delivering a more consistent experience, improving OTA update support, and making advanced features more accessible regardless of ecosystem.
We have also made strong progress within the Homey ecosystem. Previous generation products such as the LZW41 and LZW42 are now supported, and most features across Red, White, and Blue Series devices are now available.
Across all platforms, we are continuing to focus on device stability, dimming performance, and features driven by community feedback.
Internal Improvements
We have continued work on internal systems, including our ERP project.
While not something that is directly visible, this work is important for improving how we manage product data, firmware, and support. The goal is to provide more consistent communication and better overall support as we continue to grow.
Looking Ahead to Q2
Our focus heading into Q2 includes:
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Continued firmware and stability improvements across all product lines
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Advancing the Button Controller toward a final design decision
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Moving the European switch into tooling
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Sharing more details on the new product line as they become available
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Continuing to expand platform integrations and support
We Want Your Input
As always, your feedback plays a big role in shaping what we do next.
If you have thoughts on what is working, what needs improvement, or what you would like to see from us this year, let us know.
Thanks again for being part of the Inovelli community.
-The Inovelli Team