Inovelli 2026 – Q3 Update
Hey everyone,
As mentioned in our 2026 roadmap post, we will continue 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 some of the larger projects happening behind the scenes.
Product & Project Updates
Red Series Fan Switch (Project Momentum • Z-Wave Fan Switch • Red Series)
Q3 was an exciting quarter for new product announcements, and one of the newest projects joining our roadmap is the Red Series Fan Switch, also known as Project Momentum.
Project Momentum will bring a dedicated Z-Wave fan switch to the Red Series lineup, helping round out the Red Series with an option similar to our existing Blue Series Fan Switch.
Development is now underway, and the individual project thread will be the best place to follow progress and provide feedback along the way.
Red Series Fan/Light Canopy Module (Project Cheryl • Z-Wave Fan/Light Canopy Module • Red Series)
We also officially announced Project Cheryl, our upcoming Red Series Fan/Light Canopy Module.
This will bring a Z-Wave option to the canopy module lineup and provide independent fan and light control for compatible fixtures.
As with our other projects, we will continue sharing more detailed development updates in the individual project thread.
White Series mmWave Dimmer (Project Linus • Matter/Thread mmWave Dimmer • White Series)
We know this one has been highly anticipated.
Project Linus will bring our mmWave presence sensing technology to the White Series with a Matter over Thread mmWave Dimmer.
This gives us the opportunity to bring many of the features found in our existing mmWave products to the Matter/Thread ecosystem, and we are excited to have development officially underway.
Button Controller (Blue Series / Red Series)
Development on the Button Controller, also known as Project Walt, is officially moving again.
As we mentioned in Q2, engineering resources had temporarily shifted toward some of our larger B2B projects. With that work progressing, we have been able to resume development on the Button Controller.
One of the biggest areas we have been working through is the paddle design. Our original goal was to create a more modular approach with interchangeable button configurations, but during development we ran into challenges with light leakage between the individual button areas.
After reviewing the design and manufacturing options, we determined that continuing down that path would add too much complexity and make it more difficult to achieve the fit and finish we want.
Instead, we are moving forward with multiple dedicated paddle designs. This gives us much better control over the appearance, labeling, light diffusion, and overall quality of each configuration while still giving customers several options to choose from.
We are currently working through those paddle designs with the manufacturer and expect to review physical samples as the next step. Engraving and final labeling are also still being worked through.
We know this project has been a long road, and we appreciate everyone who has continued following along, sharing ideas, and providing feedback throughout the process.
Zigbee Wall Outlet (Project Jambry • Zigbee Wall Outlet)
Project Jambry has also resumed after being temporarily paused.
This brings the Zigbee Wall Outlet back into active development alongside the other products currently on our roadmap.
We will share more detailed updates in the individual project thread as development continues.
European Switch (Project Europa • Zigbee + Thread/Matter Smart Dimmer • Blue & White Series)
Project Europa is moving again as well.
Our next step is to receive the latest samples and review them internally. Once those arrive, we will be able to get a better idea of where things stand and what changes, if any, still need to be made.
We are hopeful that we will have more information to share soon.
Metal Switch Line (Project Alloy)
Project Alloy continues to be one of the largest projects we are working on behind the scenes.
This month, members of the Inovelli team will be traveling to help install, test, and review the switches as part of a full home installation with our B2B partner. This will give us the opportunity to see the products operating together in a real-world environment and gather feedback from the installation process.
We can also finally share a little more about what Project Alloy actually is.
Project Alloy will be a full lineup of metal switches, including both smart and traditional/dumb switches.
While this project originally started as part of a major B2B opportunity, our plan is also to make the lineup available for purchase directly through Inovelli.
The goal is to create a premium switch lineup with a distinct metal design and a consistent look throughout the home, regardless of whether a particular location needs a smart or traditional switch.
We still cannot share photos just yet, but we are getting closer. As soon as we are able to show them publicly, we will.
Exploring an Inovelli Wallplate
Another idea we have started exploring is designing our own wallplate.
There are a lot of different directions we could take this, and this is an area where we would really like input from the community before getting too far into the design process.
What wallplates are you currently using that you really like?
Are there certain materials, shapes, screwless designs, edge profiles, finishes, installation methods, or other details that you think make a wallplate better?
If Inovelli were to create one, what would you want us to do differently?
Let us know. We would love to hear your ideas.
Firmware Updates
Q3 included firmware work across the Red, White, and Blue Series product lines.
The primary focus this quarter was on responsiveness, binding reliability, mmWave stability, network performance, and LED/dimming improvements.
Blue Series mmWave Dimmer (VZM32-SN)
Recent updates focused on:
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Improved mmWave stability and reliability
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Fixed LED notification issues
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Improved LED color accuracy at lower brightness levels
Red Series Dimmer (VZW31-SN)
Recent updates focused on:
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Improved dumb and auxiliary switch detection and configuration
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Improved button responsiveness
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Fixed dimming duration issues
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Improved LED behavior at lower brightness levels
White Series Dimmer (VTM31-SN)
Recent updates included:
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Added configurable minimum and maximum dimming levels
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Added group binding support
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Added additional remote and binding options
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Improved button responsiveness
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Improved LED performance
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Fixed binding table reliability issues
White Series Fan Switch (VTM35-SN)
Recent updates included:
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Added group binding support
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Improved button responsiveness
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Fixed binding table reliability issues
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Various Matter endpoint and UI/label improvements
White Series On/Off Switch (VTM30-SN)
Recent updates included:
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Added group binding support
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Improved button responsiveness
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Fixed binding table reliability issues
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Fixed LED color issues
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Fixed level reporting issues
Red Series mmWave Dimmer (VZW32-SN)
Recent updates focused on:
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Improved communication between the mmWave and Z-Wave portions of the switch
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Improved network reconnection behavior
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Reduced unnecessary network traffic
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Improved energy metering
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Fixed configuration and parameter-related issues
Firmware continues to be an ongoing focus for us, and community reports remain an important part of identifying edge cases and areas where we can continue improving.
Looking Ahead to Q4
Heading into Q4, there is a lot happening across the roadmap.
Our focus includes:
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Continuing development on the Red Series Fan Switch, Red Series Fan/Light Canopy Module, and White Series mmWave Dimmer
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Continuing work on the Button Controller and reviewing the next paddle samples
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Moving the Zigbee Wall Outlet forward again
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Reviewing the next European Switch samples
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Completing the Project Alloy full-home installation and gathering real-world feedback
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Continuing firmware and stability improvements across the product lineup
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Exploring an Inovelli wallplate with feedback from the community
There are several projects moving at the same time right now, and we are excited to be able to share more of them publicly.
We Want Your Input
As always, your feedback plays a big role in shaping what we do next.
In particular, we would love to hear your thoughts on the wallplate idea, the newly announced projects, and anything else you would like to see us prioritize as we head into the final quarter of 2026.
We appreciate everyone who continues to test firmware, participate in the project threads, share ideas, report issues, and help shape these products throughout development.
Thanks again for being part of the Inovelli community.
-The Inovelli Team