Once the signal is recorded, it remembers and plays it back whenever you (or your smart home) command it to. The Bond Bridge can record the signals that your remote control sends. It becomes an even better solution if you have multiple ceiling fans with a remote. The Bond Bridge is a great solution if you have a ceiling fan with a remote. That way, there’s no question that the fan is set to its top speed when you turn the power back on and test your smart fan speed controller. INSTALLATION TIP FOR FAN CONTROLLERS: Set your fan to its highest speed before you disconnect your existing switch.
Even worse, the ceiling fan motor could be damaged. If you try using a light dimmer switch on your fan, you will most likely hear a loud humming sound on low speeds. For a dimmer switch to effectively slow down that type of motor, it requires a variable frequency drive (VFD) or a TRIAC. I know intuitively it seems like it would work, but it’s not a good idea.Ī typical ceiling fan motor is an AC induction motor. WARNING: DON’T try to use a dimmer switch as a fan speed control.Ī smart dimmer switch should not be used as a fan speed control. Leviton for low cost and no additional hub.Įnbrighten Z-Wave Plus smart fan speed control if you already have a Z-Wave hub.Īubric WiFi Fan Switch if you don’t currently have a wall switch. If NO, I’ll assume you have a fan without a light fixture so all you need is a smart fan controller. Inovelli for dimmable light, fan speed control, and maximum home automation capabilities, but somewhat complicated setup.Īubric WiFi Fan Switch for lowest cost and simple setup.īond Bridge + Remote kit if you have multiple fans. If YES, then you’ll need to install a module in the fan canopy.
Do you want smart control for both fan and light? Inovelli for maximum home automation capabilities, but more complicated setup.
Lutron for an extremely reliable, but more expensive option. Treatlife for a low-cost, WiFi, single gang solution. If YES, you can use any of the controllers on this list. Can you currently control both the light and fan from the wall switch(es)? If you have an AC fan motor, continue to question 3. If you have a DC fan motor, the only option on this list that might work is the Bond Bridge (to work with Bond, your ceiling fan must have a remote). Do you have an AC or DC ceiling fan motor? Bond requires zero wiring and works with multiple fans. The smart ceiling fan controllers that work best for you will depend on the answers to the following questions: 1. Prices pulled from the Amazon Product Advertising API on: Any price and availability information displayed on at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change.
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