Ceiling Fan Options

[anthonylaizure86]

Im looking to replace my ceiling fan in the livingroom with our remodel. I have dots and smartthings hub. What is the best route to go? Thank you. Would like to control fan and lights separate and be able to dim the lights.

[cjw3]

BOND  -  it looks to me that they are the only vendor offering a universal IR / RF hub that will do what you want.  Almost all other avenues require you to provide additional tech to make it work with a ceiling fan (DIY).

[anthonylaizure86]

BOND  -  it looks to me that they are the only vendor offering a universal IR / RF hub that will do what you want.  Almost all other avenues require you to provide additional tech to make it work with a ceiling fan (DIY).

I seen that. I pretty much just need to buy a fan that has a remote it looks like correct?

[fstbusa]

If you're remodeling the room and tearing into the walls, I would run an extra set of wires up to the fan so I could have separate switching circuits for the fan and light.  Once you have that, you have plenty of options

[anthonylaizure86]

Yea I wasn't going that far and unfortunately, I have already finished the living room just need to replace the fan. That would have been a great idea though.

[fstbusa]

any idea how many wires are at the fan that you have to wire up?  If you have separate power wires for the fan and light, you can install a zwave relay on the lights.

https://www.amazon.com/Vision-Z-Wave-Micro-Switch-relay/dp/B00R883YKU

[tthoben]

If you get a fan with a RF or IR remote, you can get it to work with a Broadlink RM Pro hub.

[froglips]

Not all RF remotes work with Broadlink RM.  My 6 speed DC motor fan wouldn't.  However it works great with BOND!  Easy setup and one unit can control up to 6 fans and their lights.