Diy Ceiling Fan Remote Control

1install the ceiling fan remote receiver.

Diy ceiling fan remote control.

If it doesn t fit try other locations inside the canopy. For added electrical safety flip the breaker switch and turn off the main power supply. The receiver in the ceiling is remotely controlled in one or two ways. Note how the wires are attached and reattach them to the remote switch the same way.

For starters slide the ceiling fan remote receiver into the space above the down rod. The ceiling fan remote receiver the receiver basically acts as a controller for the fan. Turn the wall switch to the off position. Ceiling fans with a wall switch remote if your option includes a wall mounted control turn off the electricity and remove the existing wall switch.

Before you begin set the fan speed to high. If you see a white wire test it to determine if it is hot. One of the neat things about these systems is that they usually will have a light dimmer function and fan speed control function built in.