Smart Switch Replacement
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 Dec 21 2018, 02:18 AM
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QUOTE(nerrazzuri @ Oct 18 2018, 10:54 AM) Yeah thanks for the clarification. Really appreciate the advice. How's your project going? I too am replacing most of my wall switches with Aqara switches (+ Aqara Hub & Homekit). Fun project, doing a switch or 2 a day and playing around with all the different sensors. |
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Dec 24 2018, 11:06 AM
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QUOTE(pmaxv @ Dec 24 2018, 10:43 AM) Don't do it. Those switches are sooo unreliable and burn easily. Dang!. Too late, already bought and replaced a few switches. How long did yours last? Are they all Aqara brand? Unreliable as in the burn easily as you've said or unreliable for something else? |
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Feb 13 2019, 05:25 PM
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QUOTE(pmaxv @ Dec 26 2018, 04:17 PM) - It caused my LED lights to flicker when in off state. Good info. Will keep an eye out for that. So far mine are ok. Have replaced 5 light/ceiling fan switches. A few more to go.- It burnt within a few days with burnt smell and mark. All these are common complaints and happened to me too!!!! |
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Feb 17 2019, 07:45 PM
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QUOTE(farscope @ Feb 17 2019, 06:43 PM) so far my aqara switches are working fine without problem. How long have they been in use?and yes, need the extra neutral wire. Currently I have a total of 2 x single gangs and 4 x double gangs with a few more left to install. Mine are all no-neutrals. I wonder which fares better in the long run. |
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Feb 23 2019, 10:36 AM
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QUOTE(dudester @ Feb 23 2019, 10:14 AM) I bought the Sonoff brand , requires neutral. Cant install them. Replaced with the wifi adapter instead. There are a few. I know of and use Aqara (Xiaomi). They have both neutral and non-neutral ones in 1 or 2-gang. Requires the Aqara or Mijia Hub.Which brand switch does not require Neutral? This post has been edited by soonwai: Feb 23 2019, 10:49 AM |
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Feb 23 2019, 10:48 AM
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QUOTE(dudester @ Feb 23 2019, 10:43 AM) Oh I see need the hub. Thanks. I do have a aqara cam to go along lol. Which Aqara cam? The only one I know of, the Aqara Smart IP Camera is also a Mijia hub.This post has been edited by soonwai: Feb 23 2019, 10:48 AM |
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Feb 23 2019, 11:03 AM
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QUOTE(dudester @ Feb 23 2019, 10:59 AM) That should be the one. You already have the necessary hub for the wall switches.This post has been edited by soonwai: Feb 23 2019, 11:03 AM |
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Feb 23 2019, 11:28 AM
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QUOTE(dudester @ Feb 23 2019, 11:14 AM) Well since we are on smart switches. I wish someone make a good video for the sonoff. I tried to do one when installing but found out I need the neutral. Now these are just sitting in the cupboard. Any chance of pulling a neutral to the switch? I looked at the Sonoffs too. They are definitely the most affordable. In the end, settled for the Aqara Hub and it’s devices. I’m sure you can sell them here. Quite a few use Sonoffs.   If you’re buying Aqara switches. Consider getting the 2-gang even in places where you only need 1-gang. You can set the 2nd unused gang to control another device, be it a lamp, plug or another wall switch. This post has been edited by soonwai: Feb 23 2019, 12:59 PM |
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Dec 9 2020, 09:43 PM
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QUOTE(davidyang85 @ Dec 9 2020, 06:30 PM) i wanted to change my current 1 gang switch for lights to aqara switch. the label stated L1 L2 & L3. Do i need to get with or without neutral switch? If without neutral is has only 2 connector and how do i connect the 3 wires from my current switch? Malaysian homes typically doesn't use neutral for light switches so you get a no-neutral Aqara switch.Assuming the above is true and that this is a 1-way switch and that your current switch has 3 wires. 1 will be live. 1 will be load. The 3rd could either be load or a live passthru to another switch. My guess is that the 3rd wire is also load since you said plural lights instead of singular light. Take a pic of your switch before removing the wires. You can test for live wires with a tester. Be careful as fingers works just as well. Oh, and don't trust the colours. This post has been edited by soonwai: Dec 9 2020, 09:48 PM ceo684 liked this post
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