Wifi Light Switch UK back box
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jinkster

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2,425 posts

186 months

Wednesday 21st October 2020
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I am looking for a wifi light switch that requires an app and no bridge. Needs to fit a UK back box to save plastering the wall etc.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Mr Pointy

13,417 posts

189 months

Wednesday 21st October 2020
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What do you mean by bridge? The Quinetic switches & receivers can do Wi-Fi control but you need to install the receiver in the circuit to the light:

https://www.quinetic.co.uk/#products
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Acc...



Ham_and_Jam

3,723 posts

127 months

Wednesday 21st October 2020
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Mr Pointy said:
What do you mean by bridge? The Quinetic switches & receivers can do Wi-Fi control but you need to install the receiver in the circuit to the light:

https://www.quinetic.co.uk/#products
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Acc...
He wants to replace his existing light switch with one that can be controlled by wifi.

Most require a bridge (or hub) to be connected to your router to receive an relay the signal (quite often a RF receiver / transmitter @ 433hz)

I see Energenie do one (screwfix) with mixed reviews).

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Mr Pointy

13,417 posts

189 months

Wednesday 21st October 2020
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This Quinetic device has the control receiver in the light switch but unfortunately it's not W-Fi controllable - although they do say it's in development.

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/QURS1W.html

emperorburger

1,484 posts

96 months

Wednesday 21st October 2020
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07T6TS4Z1/ref=cm_sw_r...

Above is an example that will fit in a UK back box. No hub required and will connect directly to an app or Alexa/Google Home.

Do a search on Amazon, there are loads and they are all very similar in terms of functionality and design (including dimmers). Most if not all will require a neutral wire.

jinkster

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2,425 posts

186 months

Wednesday 21st October 2020
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emperorburger said:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07T6TS4Z1/ref=cm_sw_r...

Above is an example that will fit in a UK back box. No hub required and will connect directly to an app or Alexa/Google Home.

Do a search on Amazon, there are loads and they are all very similar in terms of functionality and design (including dimmers). Most if not all will require a neutral wire.
Bought this one so lets see how it goes.