(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best ceiling fan accessories

Sounds good, but but below is a few comment.

1. Run a string from one corner of the room the the opposite corner. Do this for the other two corner. Where the string intersect, it's the center.
   
2. That's the wrong box. You want to use the Westinghouse Saf-T for Ceiling fans. You can use the twist and lock version. I personally prefer the new construction version so that I can screw it into the ceiling joist. You just need to break off the little tab at the bottom of the box. http://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-Lighting-0152500-Saf-T-Bar-Engineered/dp/B0002YV94A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1453839032&sr=8-3
   
3. I may be repeating what you're saying. For wiring, I would run a 14-3 with ground. That is a wire with three conductors (red, black, white) and a ground. This will allow you to put in a switch that can control the fan and the light independently.
   
   For step 8, can you tell me what the existing switch currently do? Does it control an outlet? If you don't mind the outlet being constantly powered, I would put in a dual switch - one for fan and one for the light. Just do an Amazon search for "Light fan dual switch." Pick the switch of your choice. I recommend something with a speed control. This way you don't have to mess with the cords on the fan/light. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

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Are you saying your current setup has a single gang switch with controls for both fan and light in the same unit?

Like these (non-smart) switches:

Lutron S2-LFSQ-WH Skylark Dimmer & Fan Control

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JPXK2U/

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Lutron MACL-LFQ-WH Maestro Dimmer and Fan Control

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077XDB8FV/

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That is what I have on most of my ceiling fans (single gang box) and so far I haven't found a smart-switch that can replace them. I wish some manufacturer could build these in a smart version.

Return them or cancel them;m! I bought many warehouse deals and they are hit and miss. They say inspected; I say BS! I had one with missing rocker plate (supposed to be a white and light almond; only white came! Also had one where they sent me a dimmer instead of the fan switch but the box had the right fan switch label on it! Dimmers can burn out your fan motor! I finally figured it out because I read the model on the back of the GE switch; was different than what I ordered! One was completely fried and it took me an hour to troubleshoot and realize it (after calling Leviton)! Never again for smart switches. Just saw some on sale; check to make sure it’s what you need but either way; stay away from the “whorehouse”, no it’s NOT a TYPO!!! These are NOT 3 way so if that what you are looking for you need the HS210 if I recall correctly! TP-LINK HS200P3 Kasa Smart WiFi Switch (3-Pack) Control Lighting from Anywhere, Ea... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HGW8N7R/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_bbpJDbRC9AWJ5

The dimmers that are made to be built into ceiling fans (that look like this are often not rated for much more than the lights that you can safely put in that fan.

Can you give us a little more information about how things are set up now?

Do you have 2 switches now (one for the fan and one for the light on the fan)?

What type of remote do you have now?

there's been some good suggestions and I want to thank everyone.

I think I found something that will work. https://smile.amazon.com/OxyLED-Activated-Battery-Powered-Bedroom/dp/B06WLHQPLG/

this will only come on if it's dark and there's motion, which should solve my problem of not having a light when the printer is printing in the dark and I'm not home. It's not overly long, not too expensive, powered by usb... I think it'll work.

I have a feeling it'll be brighter than I need which is good because then I can come up with a cover to diffuse the light... I have some translucent/clear filament perhaps I can print something.

Window shaker?

Kind of looks like a slinger ring, they are used to pick up moisture from the pan and return it to the air stream and help cool the condenser. It also keeps the outer edge of the blade aligned with the rest. The slinger ring is generally attached to the fan blade, old age and brittle plastic may have caused yours to come off.

https://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-5900A20015A-Conditioner-Condenser/dp/B00AF7TYAK#

sounds like you're better off hiring an electrician. changing from 2-wire to 3-wire is not something that I would recommend for a homeowner that is handy with tools.

if you are willing to buy handheld remote controls or an electronic wall switch (a fan/light remote control, but the control is installed in the wall in place of your on/off switch), you'll be able to control the fan and light independently.

edit: the fan/light control that I'm referring to is a universal wireless remote control that can control fan and lights independently with just a 2-wire circuit. this is just 1 of the possible switches you could use.
https://www.amazon.com/Emerson-Ceiling-SW405-4-Speed-Receiver/dp/B0038S8F2G/

I have installed 3 of these and its a great budget fan. Good for a bedroom where you do not care as much about looks.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011Z22ZE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They also make light kids and remote kits

https://www.amazon.com/7787000-Ceiling-Light-Remote-Control/dp/B000BQY6DU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499043035&sr=8-1&keywords=westinghouse+fan+remote

I got a remote fan controller from Amazon. It controls fan and light from a single remote (except we only have a fan). We just leave the switch in the on position and use the remote to control the fan. Not sure what happens if we turn it off and back on by the switch. Eogifee 53T Ceiling Fan Remote Control Replacement of Harbor Breeze Hunter KUJCE9103 FAN-11T FAN-53T 2AAZPFAN-53T

Thank you!
A friend of mine ordered the LED stripe and the controller/remote for me from china, it was really cheap.
http://de.aliexpress.com/item/DC12-24A-18A-RGB-led-controller-2-4G-touch-screen-RF-remote-control-for-led-strip/2031820872.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_6,searchweb201644_4_79_78_77_82_80_62,searchweb201560_3
But here is a alternative amazon link:http://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT-Compatible-Controller-Wireless-Flexible/dp/B00KS1CNY2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1450815228&sr=8-6&keywords=rgb+led+controller

Hi, same situation here.

Best I have found is to either add an IR type outlet/sensor or to try a sonoff-type (Wi-Fi) switch.

The IR is an easier install, but you will need an IR blaster to make it work.

However, that said, some basic wiring would need to be done but would be easily reversible.

Otherwise you might just have to get regular plug in lights and not use your overheads.

Aleo, no hue lights can work with the overheads wirhiut buying, at the least, a whole new fixture

Edit: actually something like this might work but it is still IR

If you are willing to get a Bond fan controller and assuming you either have a wireless controller for your fans or are comfortable installing one, you can set up an IFTTT rule to turn the fan on or off at a specific time.

Here's what I would get as a budget option. The products posted are just examples, not necessarily something I would recommend. Just what I came across with a quick search on Amazon. I did something similar in my bedroom by dropping strips into crown molding that I put up about 6" below the ceiling.

LED strip lights, this will let you make 2 lines of them on top of the beam. Lay them out and test them before you tape them down, you may find that you need to mount them on something to give them a little angle to get full coverage. Your just going to have to experiment.

Jumper cables. These will let you cross the bumps in the beam without the lights sticking up and looking ugly, and then turn around to power the 2nd line. Get enough to make all the jumps you need, the turn and a couple extra.

Finally ditch the cotroller they come with. Those IR remotes are all crap and don't work very well. You have to end up standing in just the right spot with the controller pointed just right to make changes. Next I tried a wifi option with an app to control the lights. It worked ok, and being able to set them to turn on and off at certain times was nice. The problem was that it was slow, I found myself not turning them on very often because it would take a minute or two to open the app, wait for it to find the lights and then turn them on and change colors. I ended up with a remote similar to this one that was RF with a color wheel. It's not as precise as the wifi app and doesn't have lots of nifty features, but it's simple and easy.

Alright, sounds good. Next question would be what do I do with the switch box.

Edit, never mind, I think I found something that will work.
http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Ceiling-Remote-Control-Regular/dp/B00A2YCBTM/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1426392330&sr=8-11&keywords=ceiling+fan+remote+kit

maybe something like this?

From what I can tell, you would need to add both a fan RF Control Kit and some thing like Bond Ceiling Fan Controller, which is Alexa compatible.

The RF Control kit turns your old dumb fan into a fan controllable by a remote.

The Bond clones the RF signal from the remote and will work with Alexa so you can control it with voice.

Yes. That will work.

I just redid 4 bedrooms and tossed out the old knob-style fan controls. I installed Lutron 3-Speed Fan Controls https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006UUIC4/

I have 3 of these. Have been using for over 3yrs with no issues. They also have a temp sensor so if set you can have them go on and off at a certain temp. My daughters room gets hot in the summer so turns on in the day and off in the late evenings.

Aihasd Sonoff IFan02 Convert Non-Smart LED Ceiling Fan To WiFi Smart Ceiling Fan APP Remote Control ON/OFF https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G3YQM6Z/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_b02-Bb9JFSPZ6

If I may rant for a second, the integration in home automation is an absolute disaster these days. I freakin hate it. Nothing works together. Everybody wants their service online (you don't mind paying $2.00 a month do you, it's only $2.00 a month). So frustrating.

I think you are kind of stuck with the Insteon solution. I have seen some solutions where you can add a remote to a ceiling fan, something like this (not an endorsement of this product, just the first one on amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Eogifee-Universal-Replacement-KUJCE9103-2AAZPFAN-53T/dp/B07H72HJ87/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_pm?ac_md=2-1-QmV0d2VlbiAkMjUgYW5kICQ1MA%3D%3D&crid=3242GZXAQSBNO&keywords=ceiling+fan+remote+control+kit&pd_rd_i=B07H72HJ87&pd_rd_r=5cb350f4-3771-4410-8df3-9a10c2addf86&pd_rd_w=dWLZf&pd_rd_wg=VeXxd&pf_rd_p=be5d8dec-444e-4770-91df-1e16a8c46da8&pf_rd_r=Q2Q1KAWB3VNK7BPWGF9Q&qid=1564488780&s=gateway&sprefix=ceiling+fan+remote+%2Caps%2C258

which would end up being cheaper with the bond than the Insteon, but still not ideal of course.

I too don't have a good zwave integration. It's something i'd like to get going, really because I want a front door lock that I can access remotely, but then do I want to set that up. What i'd really like is something that opens the door and boots the cat outside, but that doesn't seem to be a thing. lol.

I believe this is the one I got for my dumb 2 wire fan.

https://www.amazon.com/Enabled-Universal-Ceiling-Premier-Control/dp/B077ZHDLY3/

it's zigbee, so whatever works with that should be fine. I use it in homeassistant.

I also bought the wall control, so I control it at the wall switch as well as a remote control by the bed.

works nice enough. fan speed and light dim all controllable through automations or alexa.