Tell me about switching keypadlincs between the 8 and 6 buttons

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The Insteon Keypadlinc can be switched from 8 button and 6 button mode by replacing the button plate and then configuring the kepadlinc

• This is the official wiki article 
• Note that the existing keypad/buttons need to be moved out of folders prior to removing them
• This post documenting how to document scene assignments prior to switching

Directions for the keypadlinc from Smarthome:

Changing 8 to 6-Button Configuration

1. Replace the 8-button plate with the 6-button plate - Attach the change-out plate to the switch body by aligning the tabs and snapping into place
2. Gently pull the Set button out as far as it will go
3. Wait 10 seconds
4. While simultaneously holding the On and Off buttons, carefully push the Set button back in, flush with the trim frame
5. Once the Set button is pushed in, continue holding the On and Off buttons for 3 seconds, and then release KeypadLinc will (Beep) KeypadLinc is now in 6 Button Mode

Changing 6 to 8-Button Configuration

1. Replace the 6-button plate with the 8-button plate - Attach the change-out plate to the switch body by aligning the tabs and snapping into place
2. Gently pull the Set button out as far as it will go
3. Wait 10 seconds
4. While simultaneously holding the On/Off (upper left-most) button and the H button, carefully press the Set button back in flush with the trim frame
5. Once the Set button is pushed in, continue holding the On/Off button and H buttons for 3 seconds, and then release KeypadLinc will (Beep) KeypadLinc is now in 8 Button Mode