konieczn Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Hey Guys, Just wanted to see what the consensus was when controlling ceiling fans. Do most people use the Control4 fan controller, the Control4 keypad, or something else? I have multiple adaptive phase dimmers that I will be installing, and certain rooms have ceiling fans, I just wanted the wallplates to look uniform after installation. Thank you in advance! Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Switch or Fan Controller konieczn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanE Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I love the Fan Controller. If you have 'dumb' fans, I highly recommend them. If you're buying 'smart fans', which have their own controller, that's not really an option. I love being able to set it to the lowest setting at night. We slept with the totally silent fan on speed 1 or 2 all summer. RyanE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konieczn Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thank you for the responses. I can't remember how many speeds my fans have, but I want to say 3? Since the controller has 4 speed buttons, and an off button, what do people use for the 4th button? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Anything you want really - though you cannot change the button size on them, each and any of the buttons can be set to be a keypad (or changed to one of the other settings)Commonly used to control another load, or at times the bottom one gets changed to a room off button. konieczn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I love the Fan Controller.If you have 'dumb' fans, I highly recommend them. If you're buying 'smart fans', which have their own controller, that's not really an option.I love being able to set it to the lowest setting at night. We slept with the totally silent fan on speed 1 or 2 all summer.RyanEBut with smart fans it is pretty easy to bypass or remove the controller hardware in the ceiling rose and use the switch. That's what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 But with smart fans it is pretty easy to bypass or remove the controller hardware in the ceiling rose and use the switch. That's what I did.AH! But now you've MADE your fan 'dumb' and the information once again applies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 AH! But now you've MADE your fan 'dumb' and the information once again applies! A fan lobotomy. Sounds like conversations I had with my electrician. I wonder if fan controllers have value on eBay. I have a stack of them in a box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin L Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 This is how i control my ceiling fan https://store.blackwiredesigns.com/Matterlink-MultiX-RF-Learner-Emitter_p_609.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchow Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 We have alot of IR controlled Fan/Light combos here down under. This is used to control those types. http://www.chowmain.co.nz/generic-fan-controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 We have alot of IR controlled Fan/Light combos here down under. This is used to control those types. http://www.chowmain.co.nz/generic-fan-controller That's just because they're up side down! Matt Lowe and alanchow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4RVA Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Kevin L, what's a ballpark cost for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 This is how i control my ceiling fan https://store.blackwiredesigns.com/Matterlink-MultiX-RF-Learner-Emitter_p_609.htmlThat seems like it could be a great tool for fireplaces also. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 That seems like it could be a great tool for fireplaces also.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt works on anything within it's RF range, there's a relay driver for it that you can attach any desired motorized device to. Also has an IR blaster built in.I've yet to attain anything for myself that would use it to do extensive testing - but it's a great little piece from my limited exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchow Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Here is the manufacturers website if anyone is interested in what/how the multi-x works. http://www.matterlink.sg/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4RVA Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Anyone have any stock in the U.S. Willing to ship one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin L Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Anyone have any stock in the U.S. Willing to ship one?I posted a link to them for sale its for dealers only though If you are a consumer msg me and i can get you one and put you in contact with a dealer who can help setup the driver for you etc unless you have a dealer who you use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy1976 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Wondering if with those fan controllers you can set them up so that they either turn on and off at a certain time of day automatically.Would be great if they could be programmed so that they turn on about 1hr before I get home to get the air moving, especially in summer, or turn off at in the morning.Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Wondering if with those fan controllers you can set them up so that they either turn on and off at a certain time of day automatically.Would be great if they could be programmed so that they turn on about 1hr before I get home to get the air moving, especially in summer, or turn off at in the morning.Regards You bet you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy1976 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Ok, great. That s what I need to install next.Thanks for the reply mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam333 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I didn't realize c4 makes a fan controller. How does it work? I have "dumb hunter fans". On/off switch for light. And a separate on/off switch for fan. ThanksAdam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfh Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Should work fine for your fan:Control4® Wireless Fan Speed Controller, 120V—C4-4SF120The Control4® Wireless Fan Speed Controller provides elegant, quiet fan speed control of standard paddle-type ceiling fans. Allows fan speed control to be incorporated into a Control4® system for climate scheduling and other automated events.• Controls a single paddle-type ceiling fan up to 2A*• Includes four fan speed buttons and one off button• Continuously measures energy being used by the fan• Elegant, sophisticated design makes a beautiful addition to any home or business• Custom engraving available to clearly identify each button• Backlit button engraving with programmable color control for easy readability regardless of time of day or light level• Programmable RGB LEDs provide status feedback for fan speed, lighting and other devices in the system• Ambient light sensor automatically adjusts backlight and status LED brightness depending on the light level in the room• Available in a wide array of gloss and satin colors Those of us with the older Casablanca fans (when they were good) are stuck without any good options to integrate with C4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY7 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 We have alot of IR controlled Fan/Light combos here down under. This is used to control those types. http://www.chowmain.co.nz/generic-fan-controllerPlease what do I need with this driver inorder to have my ceiling fan tied to Control 4? I have Minka ceiling fan with 3 light and a wall controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchow Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Please what do I need with this driver inorder to have my ceiling fan tied to Control 4? I have Minka ceiling fan with 3 light and a wall controller.If your fan/light is infrared controller all you need is our driver and either an IR emitter or IR blaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY7 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 If your fan/light is infrared controller all you need is our driver and either an IR emitter or IR blaster. I think is RF. I just have the in-wall controller. I was also Looking at the Matterlink. because I have the old Hunter Dauglass RF motorized shade and I have been looking for ways to integerate the 2. What's your opion on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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