Wireless Switch

[ejstefl]

I have a ceiling fan with a light fixture that is currently controlled by the pull chains. I would like to replace it with a light fixture, but I'd like the light fixture to be controlled by a wall mounted switch. I can't readily run wires, as this is finished space, with finished space above and below.

Does anyone have any experience adding a wireless switch, with brand/model recommendations? Thanks for any and all help!!

[Bob10]

I think they have wireless bulbs now at HD

[Bope]

Take a look at the X10 or Insteon home automation stuff. I have an X10 setup controlling a light at the barn with a remote in the house.

[Cooler]

ejstefl said:

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I have a ceiling fan with a light fixture that is currently controlled by the pull chains. I would like to replace it with a light fixture, but I'd like the light fixture to be controlled by a wall mounted switch. I can't readily run wires, as this is finished space, with finished space above and below.

Does anyone have any experience adding a wireless switch, with brand/model recommendations? Thanks for any and all help!!

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I was at Lowes the other day and they were showing a "Univeral ceiling fan/light remote". I think it was about $25.00. I'd take a look at that.

Also check out the ceiling fan manufacturer's website. They might offer a dedicated remote.

[ejstefl]

Thanks for the ideas so far. I was planning to replace the ceiling fan with a different fixture (which I already have). I'm aware of X10 but was hoping there was a simpler/more turnkey solution.

I found this article on TFH but I was hoping for a specific product recommendation. I found this at Amazon, but I'm always leary of reviews there!!

[toolie]

HD sells a wall mount remote control that allows for independent control of the light and fan. a receiver is wired into the fan within the fan canopy and the switch sits in a wall box that would normally be used to control the fan light. a simple pairing operation synchs the wall mounted remote to the receiver. controls light and allows for 3 speed fan control. i have 3, one in each bedroom and they work remarkably well.

[clockman]

toolie said:

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HD sells a wall mount remote control that allows for independent control of the light and fan. a receiver is wired into the fan within the fan canopy and the switch sits in a wall box that would normally be used to control the fan light. a simple pairing operation synchs the wall mounted remote to the receiver. controls light and allows for 3 speed fan control. i have 3, one in each bedroom and they work remarkably well.

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I have had a couple of them for 9 years and they work good, especially when your old house had pull chain fixtures, which I converted to a fan/light combo

[ejstefl]

toolie said:

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HD sells a wall mount remote control that allows for independent control of the light and fan. a receiver is wired into the fan within the fan canopy and the switch sits in a wall box that would normally be used to control the fan light. a simple pairing operation synchs the wall mounted remote to the receiver. controls light and allows for 3 speed fan control. i have 3, one in each bedroom and they work remarkably well.

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Thanks for the info. I've seen those, but I'm actually looking to get rid of the ceiling fan, and just install a regular light fixture.