I have three fans in my house controlled by these remotes and wall switches and the lights are constantly left on when no one is in the room. I would like to shut them off automatically when the room is empty.
I believe the wall switches are just remotes.
How can I automate a fan controlled by these?
I have a Broadlink RM4 pro that couldn’t learn the buttons.
Anyone know what radio frequency these use?
Any other ideas?
Or do I just need to replace the controllers with something like the TreatLife wall/fan switch…or replace the entire fan with a smart one?
Thanks!
M
This worked well enough for me to control the ceiling fans in my place: Bond bridge
Another option that may be less expensive would be to replace the switch with a smart relay switch. I’ve done this with a few fan models that I have including a DC fan and it works well. The fan controllers go back to their previous state when the Smart switch returns the power. You would have to test this to be sure it would work with your fan controller
This is how I did it! It only took me like 5-8 hours! With homebridge I could control it from my iPhone!
Then I bought a bond!
SwitchBot
I think the Aqara T2 relay could work here. https://www.aqara.com/us/dual-relay-module-t2/
I use the “BOND” hub for my dumb remote ceiling fans. Works well.
My solution for light control after some ridiculous homemade arduino mess was just use smart bulbs and leave the “fan light switch” on. I also added a battery powered switch that signals the hub to turn the lights on/off for any luddites. :)
