This video saved me a lot of time and effort! We had a pull chain break (luckily on high) on the ceiling fan in our living room. As the fan hangs from a vaulted ceiling. I was not looking forward to replacing the fan, nor disassembling it to replace the pull chain. Then, your video made me realize I could change the wall switch, fix the issue, and now have a “smart” fan! Thanks so much for a timely video!
Recently got the TreatLife fan switch with the light dimmer control as well. Works great! Routines with Alexa is awesome as I have the fan come on when our echo detects a certain temperature. And with the light control, alexa routines and guard work flawlessly with it as well. This was my first TreatLife product and have been very happy with it so far.
Another great YT video! Couldn’t have been better. I use the BOND controller. Hooks up great with fans throughout your home that already use a remote control. Works with Alexa & SmartThings!
Great video. I have an innovelli red fan/light control in my master which works great but its ZWave so you need a hub. But they are very pricey compared to these. might want to try them. Thanks for the vid. I'm glad you are doing a few other smart home items again and not just cameras.
I’ve got a ceiling fan that has smart bulbs in it so I can control the lights. The fan always has power and there is no wall switch. Wish I could add smart controls to the fan without replacing the entire fan or rewiring the house. Great video thanks for sharing. I could use this switch for kitchen fan though.
I went to Treatlife for my smart home set up. Very budget friendly and you can use the app to turn normal switches into 3 & 4 way switches. As for the fan switches, I have 2 and the top speed is absolutely a tornado. I am talking Gail force wind. I have the app defaulted to always go back to 3 if any one tries to set the fan to level 4. Overall a pretty good app and hardware.
I have the fan in my master bedroom connected to an on/off smart switch. I was wondering if there was a switch that would let you control the speed. I couldn't figure out how to wire a fan switch. The wiring is really no different than the smart switch. This video was a big help.
For a couple of reasons (lower than avg body temp, issues resulting from previous cancer) I have to have a fan or an open window above/near my head *all* the time... Even in bed. My ex used to sleep with her knit hat on... 😆 My current can't stand it, it's an issue. Fortunately we're on opposite sleep schedules. 😀 I've been thinking about getting smart controller for my overhead light/fan. Looks like my suspicions were right, I need smart bulbs for the lights. Thanks for the video...
My kids room has a fan but one single switch is there for the fan and the lights can i use this like you did with smart bulbs for lights and this switch for fan speeds?
So have a question will this smart fan switch work with ceiling fans that have factory receivers with remotes on it? Because I’m in the process of making some of my ceiling fans in my house to work with Google home. And do those smart switches come with receivers?
Can I use this switch even tho my fan/light is powered using only 1 single pole switch together? I was bummed to see two of my ceilings didn't have a red wire to separate the light/fan.
Hey, I just watched your video on best security cameras for 2022 but I have a very specific need and was wondering if you could recommend something that may fit my needs. I have a severe physical disability, am basically bedbound, and have 24/7 nursing so I would like to set up a couple cameras to both help me instruct and check on them. I will have one in my bedroom on the ceiling to help instruct positioning me and one in the living room to help guide them to find things around my apartment. The features I want: Wireless [wifi or Bluetooth] 24/7 recording Able to be pulled up on my computer and phone for live feed Relatively small Fisheye to capture a room without the camera moving. Audio recording Relatively cheap Don't really want/need motion detection or anything because someone will constantly trigger it. I don't think any other features would help me. Thanks!
I think the best option for you would be wyze or eufy indoor cameras. They can do 24/7 recording with a micro SD card, easy to setup, local storage if you don't want any motion/person detection. Now, the fisheye...they are not but you can always get their pan and tilt versions so that it will also cover the area you want covered.
Speaking of voice control, Instead of bashing your opinion on Alexa and Google Home speakers, I would rather upgrade to the new Nest Audio. Why? you may ask, because if you are gonna use Spotify or TH-cam, you'll have that option with Google Home compared to Alexa, because with Alexa, you have to have a connected accessory to use Spotify. Luckily, I'm planning to get the Nest Audio snart speaker, and since I'm using Apple Music, I'll be able to play my music with my voice since that developer is also listed on the list of supported music developers with Google Home.
Anyone have issues where their high speed setting on the fan was high on the app/switch, but medium speed was only about 15% of high speed instead of 50%? I have an AC fan- not DC btw.
Treatlife Switches Beware of purchasing these switches. I purchased both single pole and 3-way and both failing. I had multiple ones installed and only 2 years later they are failing one by one. So far 9 have gone bad. No longer respond and cannot be reset. All installed by professional electrician. Multiple Amazon customers reporting same. Switches are supposed to last 20-40 years. Very concerned these can pose fire risk just waiting in the walls of my home. Amazon aware this is happening but will not pull product.
This video saved me a lot of time and effort! We had a pull chain break (luckily on high) on the ceiling fan in our living room. As the fan hangs from a vaulted ceiling. I was not looking forward to replacing the fan, nor disassembling it to replace the pull chain. Then, your video made me realize I could change the wall switch, fix the issue, and now have a “smart” fan! Thanks so much for a timely video!
You are welcome.
You're so smart.
Great video!! I just got the same smart switch myself a few days ago. Thanks for sharing this info!!👍❤️
Recently got the TreatLife fan switch with the light dimmer control as well. Works great! Routines with Alexa is awesome as I have the fan come on when our echo detects a certain temperature. And with the light control, alexa routines and guard work flawlessly with it as well. This was my first TreatLife product and have been very happy with it so far.
How does your echo detect temperatures?
@@Tarzan429 - it’s a 4th gen echo, so it has a built in temperature sensor
@Nic C Didn't know that. That's useful. Thanks
Great to hear! I'll most likely check out their other switches as well.
Another great YT video! Couldn’t have been better. I use the BOND controller. Hooks up great with fans throughout your home that already use a remote control. Works with Alexa & SmartThings!
Great tip!..that one has pretty good reviews too... Unfortunately, all our fans are traditional or manual.
Just installed the same switch but with the integrated light switch as well and so far it works well.
Great video. I have an innovelli red fan/light control in my master which works great but its ZWave so you need a hub. But they are very pricey compared to these. might want to try them. Thanks for the vid. I'm glad you are doing a few other smart home items again and not just cameras.
Thank you.
Great video L.H. Thank you. 😊 I hear you about needing more blankets. 😉
Yes, I do.. :)
Buddy you are the best! Ngl got my sub! I was actually looking for a solution to this. Thanks for the great review!
Perfect intro. 😂 I’m closest to the switch, so I’m currently the “Alexa”.
"Alex a" is awesome love your accent, so clear english. Great video!
Thank you! 😃
She still may wake you up speaking to Alexa. lol. Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea.
Price comparison between a new Fan Control Switch vs a new Mrs. Life Hackster? Lol, J/K. Keep up the awesome videos!✌🏽
True.. Priceless.. I'm not sure which one? Lol.. Thank You.
branching out nice ! maybe do a review on best portable blue tooth speaker ..?
Thanks, I'm not sure about speakers though... because I normally don't use them.
I’ve got a ceiling fan that has smart bulbs in it so I can control the lights. The fan always has power and there is no wall switch. Wish I could add smart controls to the fan without replacing the entire fan or rewiring the house. Great video thanks for sharing. I could use this switch for kitchen fan though.
I went to Treatlife for my smart home set up. Very budget friendly and you can use the app to turn normal switches into 3 & 4 way switches. As for the fan switches, I have 2 and the top speed is absolutely a tornado. I am talking Gail force wind. I have the app defaulted to always go back to 3 if any one tries to set the fan to level 4. Overall a pretty good app and hardware.
A fan with an existing remote control can likely be taught to broadlink rm devices or a switchbot hub if available
I have the fan in my master bedroom connected to an on/off smart switch. I was wondering if there was a switch that would let you control the speed. I couldn't figure out how to wire a fan switch. The wiring is really no different than the smart switch. This video was a big help.
Yes... the switch itself becomes the speed controller instead of the fan. It is an easy install if you already know how to replace a light switch.
For a couple of reasons (lower than avg body temp, issues resulting from previous cancer) I have to have a fan or an open window above/near my head *all* the time... Even in bed. My ex used to sleep with her knit hat on... 😆
My current can't stand it, it's an issue. Fortunately we're on opposite sleep schedules. 😀
I've been thinking about getting smart controller for my overhead light/fan. Looks like my suspicions were right, I need smart bulbs for the lights. Thanks for the video...
You are welcome.
My kids room has a fan but one single switch is there for the fan and the lights can i use this like you did with smart bulbs for lights and this switch for fan speeds?
If there is a power outage does the system have to relearn the switches over?
So have a question will this smart fan switch work with ceiling fans that have factory receivers with remotes on it? Because I’m in the process of making some of my ceiling fans in my house to work with Google home. And do those smart switches come with receivers?
Just stumbled on this video. Wanted clarification, if my ceiling fan has a remote, i cant use this particular smart switch?
My question is will this work on a fan. That has a factory remote receiver?
Most likely, not.
LifeHackster: Alexa, set fan speed to tornado.
Alexa: Niloloko Mo Ba Ako?!?
:)
LH another great vid! unfortunately i use box fans my whole life lol i like being cold while i sleep!
I know..some people are... my usual technique is one leg out of the blanket..that's my temperature regulator :)
That was nice made me laugh 😅 0:01
Can I use this switch even tho my fan/light is powered using only 1 single pole switch together? I was bummed to see two of my ceilings didn't have a red wire to separate the light/fan.
Can I use this one with a fan build in remote control?
Sweet!
Hello, can I use this for my ceiling fan with an existing remote control? Do I have to take out the fan module in the shroud? Thank you :)
I’m in. I’ll try one first and if it works out, then it’s replacing all of the switches.
Can you use this with HomeKit?
Did you get the email from ring saying yo can now cancel fire response if Dispatch
Yes, I did. That's good..they are still going to call though.
Hey, I just watched your video on best security cameras for 2022 but I have a very specific need and was wondering if you could recommend something that may fit my needs.
I have a severe physical disability, am basically bedbound, and have 24/7 nursing so I would like to set up a couple cameras to both help me instruct and check on them. I will have one in my bedroom on the ceiling to help instruct positioning me and one in the living room to help guide them to find things around my apartment.
The features I want:
Wireless [wifi or Bluetooth]
24/7 recording
Able to be pulled up on my computer and phone for live feed
Relatively small
Fisheye to capture a room without the camera moving.
Audio recording
Relatively cheap
Don't really want/need motion detection or anything because someone will constantly trigger it. I don't think any other features would help me.
Thanks!
I think the best option for you would be wyze or eufy indoor cameras. They can do 24/7 recording with a micro SD card, easy to setup, local storage if you don't want any motion/person detection. Now, the fisheye...they are not but you can always get their pan and tilt versions so that it will also cover the area you want covered.
Thank goodness for wifi fans !!! 😂
at 4:33 that is genius
Yes, so that I don't have to go back and forth...
Hello, can I use this switch in multiple rooms?
Yes.
The fan is a Craftmade cxl from the early-mid 2000’s very good quality fan
Speaking of voice control, Instead of bashing your opinion on Alexa and Google Home speakers, I would rather upgrade to the new Nest Audio. Why? you may ask, because if you are gonna use Spotify or TH-cam, you'll have that option with Google Home compared to Alexa, because with Alexa, you have to have a connected accessory to use Spotify. Luckily, I'm planning to get the Nest Audio snart speaker, and since I'm using Apple Music, I'll be able to play my music with my voice since that developer is also listed on the list of supported music developers with Google Home.
My Dyson does this but randomly
we both know she will still wake you to say the command lol
Wow.
Anyone have issues where their high speed setting on the fan was high on the app/switch, but medium speed was only about 15% of high speed instead of 50%? I have an AC fan- not DC btw.
It's reversed in my house. I'm the one who wants the fan on all the time.
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Treatlife Switches
Beware of purchasing these switches. I purchased both single pole and 3-way and both failing. I had multiple ones installed and only 2 years later they are failing one by one. So far 9 have gone bad. No longer respond and cannot be reset. All installed by professional electrician. Multiple Amazon customers reporting same. Switches are supposed to last 20-40 years. Very concerned these can pose fire risk just waiting in the walls of my home. Amazon aware this is happening but will not pull product.