Mey Michael, Don't forget to add that light to your adaptive lighting list. Also, set up a 2X press for the scene 1 button to raise the color temperature and brightness to 100% (create a scene to reference with the 2X button press). That way, if it's late at night and you need full lighting, just double tap the scene two button. Well done on the tutorial! 👍
I used an Inovelli Blue Canopy Module for two of my fans that only had one switch to power the pull-chain fan/light combo, in situations that I wasn't able to rewire the connections. In two other rooms I used Invovelli Blue Light Switch Wired to the wire connected to the light of the pull-chain fan/light, and then a Blue Fan Switch connected to the fan wire connection. Works perfect in both situations in which I had dumb AC-powered fans.
YES, these canopy modules are the best. My only complaint is someone needs to manufacture a better zwave or zigbee remote to replace the stock fan remote fob. So far the best I've found is a 4-button MOES zigbee remote, but I have to use a label maker to identify the buttons. It works perfectly but the remote could look a little nicer.
@@wogfun Zooz makes a great scene control remote that can seamlessly be put next to your existing light switch. looks similar to the Zen32 but no wiring required.
@Wysp_Sedai same, the blue ultimate combo is the blue light switch with the blue canopy module is a great combination since you can physically control the light and speeds pretty seamlessly with zigbee direct association. I've done that a couple of times for older homes that just had one switch. pricey combo, but honestly for locations that don't have two physical load wires for both the fan and light switch, it's as good as it will get
Thoughts on Lutron fan/light switches vs bond + z wave? I’m thinking of ditching my bond because of falling out of sync if using remote. Lutron comes available with their remotes as well. Looking forward to your feedback!
My understanding is the Lutron solution works for fans/lights operated by a pull chain, but not those operated by a remote like mine. Otherwise I’m a big fan of Lutron Caseta products. Thanks for watching!
Does the Bond ever fall out of sync? That was my main hesitation with adopting it, since it relies on RF it just takes one failed command to push you out of sync with your Home Automation platform of choice. Also your explanation of "local and zwave control disabled" is a little different than my understanding. I believe that is in reference to the LOAD leg of your ZEN32 switch. Disabling it like you did will leave the LOAD either ON or OFF and never change it. I would have connected the fan to LINE power in the switch box, not the LOAD leg on the ZEN32. That was it can never be inadvertently switched off if the ZEN32 somehow gets switched off (even though it shouldn't with the local/zwave disabled).
99% of the time it remains in sync. If something falls out of sync, it's more likely to be the built-in light (which we rarely use) and not the fan. Thanks for sharing those details.
I have a fan/light that operates on a single switch does this switch keep the fan in a “always on” setting so that the main button only turns on the light and not the switch itself ? I hope that makes sense lol
If you have a single switch, does your fan have a pull chain or a remote control to operate the fan and light independently? My fans also have a single switch, and used a remote to control the light and fan separately.
@@michaelsleen this is how mine is also if this will work I’ll upgrade to this immediately I hate having to turn on the switch to then turn off the fan light then turn on the fan
@LouMonestime with the Zen32, you can disable the physical relay and leave it in a constant powered state so that if people hit the large button that normally controls the power, it will not turn it off, and you can just map the button press to simulate the on/off for the light via toggle command in your smart hub.
👉 Let me know how you would use a ceiling fan in home automations, and what your experience has been.
Mey Michael, Don't forget to add that light to your adaptive lighting list. Also, set up a 2X press for the scene 1 button to raise the color temperature and brightness to 100% (create a scene to reference with the 2X button press). That way, if it's late at night and you need full lighting, just double tap the scene two button. Well done on the tutorial! 👍
Thanks for the tip! Since making the video, I've added customer button presses for increasing and decreasing the fan speed as well.
I used an Inovelli Blue Canopy Module for two of my fans that only had one switch to power the pull-chain fan/light combo, in situations that I wasn't able to rewire the connections. In two other rooms I used Invovelli Blue Light Switch Wired to the wire connected to the light of the pull-chain fan/light, and then a Blue Fan Switch connected to the fan wire connection. Works perfect in both situations in which I had dumb AC-powered fans.
The Inovelli Blue switch is really nice - so many features.
YES, these canopy modules are the best. My only complaint is someone needs to manufacture a better zwave or zigbee remote to replace the stock fan remote fob. So far the best I've found is a 4-button MOES zigbee remote, but I have to use a label maker to identify the buttons. It works perfectly but the remote could look a little nicer.
@@wogfun Zooz makes a great scene control remote that can seamlessly be put next to your existing light switch. looks similar to the Zen32 but no wiring required.
@Wysp_Sedai same, the blue ultimate combo is the blue light switch with the blue canopy module is a great combination since you can physically control the light and speeds pretty seamlessly with zigbee direct association. I've done that a couple of times for older homes that just had one switch. pricey combo, but honestly for locations that don't have two physical load wires for both the fan and light switch, it's as good as it will get
Thoughts on Lutron fan/light switches vs bond + z wave? I’m thinking of ditching my bond because of falling out of sync if using remote. Lutron comes available with their remotes as well. Looking forward to your feedback!
My understanding is the Lutron solution works for fans/lights operated by a pull chain, but not those operated by a remote like mine. Otherwise I’m a big fan of Lutron Caseta products. Thanks for watching!
Does the Bond ever fall out of sync? That was my main hesitation with adopting it, since it relies on RF it just takes one failed command to push you out of sync with your Home Automation platform of choice.
Also your explanation of "local and zwave control disabled" is a little different than my understanding. I believe that is in reference to the LOAD leg of your ZEN32 switch. Disabling it like you did will leave the LOAD either ON or OFF and never change it. I would have connected the fan to LINE power in the switch box, not the LOAD leg on the ZEN32. That was it can never be inadvertently switched off if the ZEN32 somehow gets switched off (even though it shouldn't with the local/zwave disabled).
99% of the time it remains in sync. If something falls out of sync, it's more likely to be the built-in light (which we rarely use) and not the fan. Thanks for sharing those details.
I have a fan/light that operates on a single switch does this switch keep the fan in a “always on” setting so that the main button only turns on the light and not the switch itself ? I hope that makes sense lol
If you have a single switch, does your fan have a pull chain or a remote control to operate the fan and light independently? My fans also have a single switch, and used a remote to control the light and fan separately.
@@michaelsleen this is how mine is also if this will work I’ll upgrade to this immediately I hate having to turn on the switch to then turn off the fan light then turn on the fan
@LouMonestime with the Zen32, you can disable the physical relay and leave it in a constant powered state so that if people hit the large button that normally controls the power, it will not turn it off, and you can just map the button press to simulate the on/off for the light via toggle command in your smart hub.
Yes, this is what I’m doing.