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  1. J

    Smart switch 2 gang wiring

    Hi, I’m trying to wire a smart light switch but have too many wires from my existing switch which don’t directly translate over. the current switch is currently wired with 2x com / 2 x L1 and 1 x N the new smart switch has N/L/L1/L2 Any idea what to do with the extra com wire? thanks!
  2. K

    Smart Switch random question

    I have over 20 smart switches in my house. I have done them all myself and understand the process. Maybe this isn't the question but it is all I can think of...Is it possible to turn a single pole fan switch into a multi pole switch? Okay so the scenario is I have an office that has 1 switch for...
    • KTM2014
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    • ceiling fan question random single pole smart smart switch switch universal
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. O

    Help with Smart Switch

    Hi all! So I’ve recently moved and in my old place I installed smart switches as the wiring was pretty simple. However this new house was a flip and they remodeled the kitchen and redid all the lights and switches and made the wiring a little complicated for my liking. If it weren’t for the...
  4. C

    Wire Smart Switch

    Hi, home foyer here... Bought a simple 2 gang smart switch and trying to connect it. To test I was actually only going to replace one of my one gang dimmer switches with it to check it worked. instructions that came with it are about as much use as a chocolate teapot. So I disconnected my old...
  5. I

    No neutral smart switch, faulty?

    Hi, I've just purchased a 2 gang no neutral smart switch, however I was sent 3 gang. I thought i'd use it anyway. When i connected the common(S) to "L" & Switch live "L1" & "L3", nothing happened, switch didn't light up, lights didn't come on. My current switch operates 2x lots of led down...
  6. O

    No neutral wire for smart switch?

    Hi all, first post here, let’s go. So I’m installing a smart switch in my kitchen and after pulling the existing switch out I noticed that there are only two cables in the wall box. Each of the two goes to the switch with a simple straight connection. I’m assuming that these are both live...
    • Opatry
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    • neutral neutral wire smart smart switch switch wire
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  7. PeakSteve

    Sonoff Wi Fi DIY MINI smart switch issue.

    Has anyone had an intermittency issue with a Sonoff DIY MINI smart switch? This switch takes a voltage-free switch circuit (i.e. your old switch cable(s), separated from the mains) across it's inputs S1 and S2. Any change of state of the light switch(es) will change the output of the device...
  8. D

    update my light switch to a Smart Switch

    Hi everyone, Basically, I am planning to replace the light switches in my new build house with smart switches and as the switch has WiFi built-in it needs constant power to work so will require a neutral wire I've pulled the back of the existing lightswitch and have a "Common" and "L1" 2 x...
  9. T

    UK lighting for smart switch made in China!

    Hi, have just received a smart light switch ordered off Amazon UK which on receipt has been manufactured in china with wiring installation instructions that don't seem to relate to UK.. :-O I have a two gang one way fitting which seemed perfect for the switch as ordered - at the moment I have a...
  10. L

    Smart switch wiring on a 3 way switch

    How do i wire this?
  11. SwitchBee - A Quick Switch to A Smart Home

    SwitchBee - A Quick Switch to A Smart Home

    A new smarthome product, which requires no neutral wire and no batteries
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  12. D

    Smart Switch wiring help

    Hi , I want to install a smart switch 2 gang 2 way switch in kitchen to replace the one already there which operates the lights and under cupboard lights. What wires would go into what connections on the smart switch.
  13. D

    3 gang 2 way smart switch wiring HELP

    Hi there. I've recently had an extension and want to change all of my switches to smart switches. I've ordered the correct smart switches from Amazon. I have a few different 2 way circuits and a few 1 way. So my issue is, on the new 2 way switches there doesnt seem to be anywhere for the L2...
  14. C

    Smart switch need nuetral wire

    Hi, trying to install a nuetral wire for a smart switch , I’ve drawn a diagram please see photos , could any one confirm If this would be safe, basically , want to pull a nuetral from the light fitting down to the switch , cut the wire behind the ceiling rose containing live nuetral and earth...
  15. M

    Smart switch 2 gang with no neutral

    Ok o noticed a question on here before I'm looking at replacing my porch and in doorway switch with a smart switch so it can be turned on by app when we are away from house and coming home...very dark doorway.. the light switch is wired over the live feeds .. And the switch I have purchased...
    • Mjpuds
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    • 2 gang neutral smart smart switch switch
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  16. M

    2 gang Smart switch replacing standard 2 gang

    Ok o noticed a question on here before I'm looking at replacing my porch and in doorway switch with a smart switch so it can be turned on by app when we are away from house and coming home...very dark doorway.. the light switch is wired over the live feeds .. And the switch I have purchased...
  17. Shoei

    Amazon - Interesting advice for wiring a Sonoff smart switch

    Sonoff T1 eu 1c Smart WiFi RF APP Touch Control Wall Light Switch 1 2 Gang 86 Type UK Panel Smart Home The intelligent switch is only applicable when connected to neutral line. If there is no neutral line available, you can draw a neutral line from the wall socket to connect to this device...
    • Shoei
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    • advice amazon interesting smart smart switch sonoff switch wiring
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. G

    Smart switch replacing old style

    hello I first want to say I am autistic and have difficulties communicating so if any problems arise I am sorry. I have no experiences with electrical stufff, but my mum was a school caretaker and knows enough to do simple things. I often leave my bedroom light on all the time, costing loads...
  19. D

    Replacing two gang switch with Sonoff Smart Switch

    Hello I have replaced three of these switches (single switch) in my home with no issues, but looking for advice on the two gang version. I have two ceiling lights and two wall lights with a dimmer for each as per below. There is a live going into COM on each dimmer with a small loop wire...
  20. Sean

    Electrician Jobs Smart switch wiring issues

    Hi all looking for advice in solving a problem I have?.. I have installed a 3 gang WiFi smart switch. 2 of the switchs are working as they should. Wiring I have.. Black/red/earth x2..red/earth x1. How its working.. Earth's to back plate together.. Single red to L. 2 blacks to N. Other reds to L...
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