Very detailed installation video! That's the good thing with BTOs homes. DB box all labelled and have the MSLD drawing for reference. Mine is a resale flat, probably more than 30years old. Don't know in what accordance of the CoP the previous owner did to the house's electrical wirings. Took me awhile to trace back all wirings (due to lots of additional socket outlets installed, and mostly were looping connections to 2way SSOs at different parts of the house), label all the breaker in the DB, and do up a single line diagram.

Hi, thanks for the video, you started with three brown wired but ending up using only 2 for the smart switch, is the there a reason for that? I have same setup of 2 com wire and want to make sure that what i am doing is correct

Does hdb bedroom ceiling light switch concealed wire goes towards up/down/left/right of the switch? Intend to drill 2 holes to mount the aircon wall mount holder near the switch but afraid drill into the concealed wire coming out of the switch. Thanks.

Thanks for the video. I noticed my sockets do not have neutral wire and you mentioned you had yours installed by qualified electrician but is this a difficult install and require replastering of walls?

Hi adding few new switches. Was wondering can I add a wire and share the neutral with an adjacent heater switch to my new smart switch?

Hi, any idea on how to connect a 2 way wire on a 3 gang smart switch ?

Nice video, wandering , my wire connection has no neutral, can I still use the aqara with neutral? Can neutral be ignored..

hi so you know any electrician (in sg) that can do aqara switches? i am rewiring the whole place, i might want them to work with my ID ...

Hi, to replace the existing water heater switch with Aqara smart switch, may i know which to buy?

Hi got a qns for you which is not relatable to this video. I’m currently planning my lighting system and have shortlisted yeelight. I would require around 35 downlights hence I’m looking at m2 pro which uses a mesh system instead of wifi (I read somewhere anything more than 10 bulbs would be better served with a mesh than wifi right?). Secondly im wondering if i could order them + yeelight mesh from taobao and will it work in Singapore? Apart from the price difference and above questions, what’s the advantage of buying yeelight products from local resellers? Say safety issues?

Can i install a neutral switch in a non-neutral box ? Is there any problem with that ?

Hi @House To Smart, great video! wanna ask. 1) are all singapore HDB wall switch have neutral wire? 2) is the voltage around 180-240V for all wall switches?

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

John Makaay Hi! Glad you enjoyed the video! Q1) No, all HDB wall switches do not come with neutral wires - I suggest either engaging a certified electrician to run those neutral wires for you or getting the switches that do not require neutral wires. Q2) Yes, generally these switches can be zoned into “high voltage” and “Low voltage”. HIGH would be UK, EU, China, British (SG, HK, MY etc), while low would be US, JP etc. Make sure you get the right one!

I need one switch only the plate becouse is broken and I do not want the whole switch pls help a link in aliexpress

Do xiaomi or Aqara have 2 ways switches?

Hi, i have a question. Can i use Aqara M2 as the hub?

Does it need a gateway hub?

Hi! Thank you for the informative video! May I ask what is the reason for you to get your electrician to run a neutral wire? I have been told that new BTO doesn't have it and so i ordered 单火线 type. So i am wondering is there any pros/cons to have neutral wire in terms of use of smart switch? Thank you!

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Cynthia, neutral wire versions generally have less compatibility issues. The non-neutral wire versions would still work a good maybe 80-90% of the time, but there will be some instances where there are compatibility issues. For example, some lights would flicker or not work properly when using a non-neutral wire version.

@peterwong7625

Жыл бұрын

@@housetosmart6669 hi, is it approved to have neutral wire in lighting switches? My current switches do not have neutral wire. Any suggestion u may offer?many thks

Can you dim lights with this switch?

Hi! Saw ur awesome Video!! I'm doing rewiring to my place. Just a quick question, how do you explain that u want neutral wire by your light switches as naturally the electrician don't do that?

@housetosmart6669

2 жыл бұрын

You may need to find someone who knows what they’re doing, unfortunately.

hi, i read it from the seller's page that if im not sure whether i have neutral, i just go for the single fire line, that correct? since i bought all without neutral but i checked some of my current switch have 3 lines connecting.

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

At 2:03 we show you how to identify the wires. It’s not likely you have a neutral wire by default if you’re on UK/British HV systems. Going with a non neutral would definitely work.

Hello great video. Is anyone switch like the aqara rocker to connect it to aqara hub? Thank you

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’m sorry I don’t really get the question. The Aqara switch will need a hub like the Aqara or Mi Hub to enable automation services, if that’s what you’re asking. Without the hub it can still turn the device on or off like a normal switch.

Hi any ideas if its possible to change 20amp aircond switches to aqara single rocker, cause i think its different load support.

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

These switches are not rated for high current applications.

Firest DB from coming neutral? or light from coming?

If i install it without using the neutral wire. Isit safe?

Hi Home To Smart, thank for uploading such a great info video. I have a few question. For XiaoMi Smart Gateway, can it’s be use for Aqara switches as well? I heard Aqara Hub can be connected to Google Home but NOT XiaoMi? Can you recommend me a Hub to get? As I wish to connect to my Google Home as well. ☺️

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. You will need the China version of the gateways for them to work with Aqara switches. If you would like both google home and Aqara I believe you would need to go to 3rd party hubs.

my current old switch has 2 live wire and 2 L1 slot. how do i install the aqara switch? do i have to put both live wire into the aqara L slot?

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

It’s difficult to tell without photos if I’m honest! Usually the 2 live wires should be going to the same slot (or side by side) - it’s connected this way because our homes are wired in parallel. Remember your science lessons? If wired in series, all the lights would go out if 1 goes out! The 2 L1, depends on whether they are going to the same slot or different slot. If they’re going to the same slot, it’s likely they are controlling 2 lights or devices. Above for your consideration only, since we are not able to see the physical set up.

Hello! thanks for sharing, may I know if you uses smart switch for your water heater?

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

Raymond Liu Hi! No, never use normal switches for for water heaters or other high powered appliances, such as ovens and induction stoves. These appliances draw much more current, so require a high current rated switch (typically these come with a red light and are labelled 20A). In order to convert a dumb heater to a smart switch, you will need to put a contactor (pretty much a relay) in place. This can be done by a certified electrician.

@raymondliu1988

3 жыл бұрын

@@housetosmart6669 thanks, I came to the same conclusion as well. Guess I will use switch bot for my water heater. :)

Hi, i just installed the aqara switch with neutral recently, i noticed the switch becomes a little warm when in use, do you experience this as well or is it normal?

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

We do notice that they run slightly warm - they are a small electrical appliance after all. But it shouldn’t be very warm to touch. We’ve had a few faulty ones that would run hot and would turn itself off and stop responding. Under normal conditions we don’t feel anything usually warm.

Hi Is there no need to buy Aqara Hub for the smart switches? I see that you only used the Aqara app to pair it. In which instance when the hub is needed pls? Thanks

@housetosmart6669

2 жыл бұрын

The hub set up is shown in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qn6Ts66bf73dlM4.html

Hi, Thanks for the clear and precise video. Do u have any idea on 2-way gang switches?

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

Um, what about 2 gang switches?

@skylownc

3 жыл бұрын

@@housetosmart6669 Can have an example of having 1 light appliance being controlled by 2 switches. I think some of the users are facing this problem as the wiring will face problem. That what i am facing.

@skylownc

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate if there is a solution. thanks!

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

​@@skylownc I see your question now! Yes, we can imagine how confusing a 2-way switch can be. We got our electrician to take out all 2-way switches (i.e. one 1 switch controls light), so we do not have immediate access to 2-way switches for a quick video. That said, if you're keen on experimenting (if you know what you're doing), here's 2 quick ways you can try: 1) Leave 1 switch as it is, change the other to a smart switch. The other switch must not be used at all, and only the smart switch should be used to turn the light on/off. 2) Use 2 smart switches, connect as usual. If you're using the Aqara switch, there's a "Convert to Wireless Switch" function that you can use to disable the switch from physically switching itself on/off.

@stnicholas81

2 жыл бұрын

@@housetosmart6669 Hello, I am in this situation too as I am thinking of retaining the 2-way swtich wiring (in case I want to revert to dumb switch in the future for whatever reasons lol). Do I set both switches to wireless mode so the power is always on for the smart lights but bind the smart light to the light switch so that it can simulate the on-off state like a physical switch.

Hi, My current switch have the same L1 and com wire as yours. But I see you only connect the L1 to aqara, does the com wire not needed anymore? Lastly how do u differentiate between L1 and com wire? Thx thx

For a standard 4 room BTO unit, how many Aqara switches will you need?

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

Arif Rahman It really depends on your home. If you really need a number, use this as a start: 1 for each bedroom, 1 for each toilet, 2 each for living and kitchen. So that makes 9. That’s not including other additional switches you may have for, say, TV console mood lighting, spot lights in specific areas, etc. Are you looking at a new BTO or existing flat?

@arifrahman9024

3 жыл бұрын

@@housetosmart6669 Thanks, you're a great help. Im looking at a new BTO unit.

Which type of Aqara gateway will you need? will the UK ones work?

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

Deepan Nicholas Any Aqara gateway would work with Aqara switches.

@tbheightsproductiify

3 жыл бұрын

House To Smart But the region needs to be changed ya?

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

Deepan Nicholas Depending on where you are, you may not need to change it. They’re supported in US, UK, EU etc.

I've 2 different hubs and can't get my switch to connect to either

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

Are they both Chinese Xiaomi Hubs? housetosmart.com/2020/07/09/how-to-adding-a-xiaomi-gateway-or-hub-to-your-home/

My bulb keeps flicking when i installed my smart switch. I have the 1 gang with neutral wire zigbee switch. Any reasons why it flickers?

@housetosmart6669

2 жыл бұрын

Typically flickering should not be a problem with neutral switches. What kind of bulb is it?

@bobbylim1971

2 жыл бұрын

@@housetosmart6669 LED bulb. It flickers because of the wattage of the bulb? Should i use bigger wattage bulb?

hi. my light is flickering installing this, how should i solve this?

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

You need to provide more information I’m afraid. It could be a whole range of reasons. What type of light is it connected to? Fluorescent lights don’t work well with normal smart switch. Are you using a neutral switch or non neutral version?

i have no neutral wire at all in my switch (New house) will it work with just L in and L out?

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

No. You’ll need to buy the no neutral version of the switch.

@Zhangquanify

3 жыл бұрын

@@housetosmart6669 Hi, thank you for the informative video! Would like to know if there is difference with neutral or without neutral wires, because I am doing my reno and thinking if there is a need to wire neutral wires.

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

​@@Zhangquanify Generally speaking, the Neutral versions are more likely to have less problems; in other words the non-neutral version have a slightly higher chance of causing problems, such as light flicker. If you are getting a new BTO, and have the budget, we suggest getting the neutral wires in first. A more detailed write up can be found here: housetosmart.com/2020/03/12/life-is-about-choices-not/

@Zhangquanify

3 жыл бұрын

@@housetosmart6669 ah okay, thank you! And is there any walk-around to do a 2way smart switch? Because I've read online and people say 2 way can't be done

@housetosmart6669

3 жыл бұрын

@@Zhangquanify You will need to “disable” one of your switches, and use the “Convert to wireless switch” function to overcome this problem. In other words, one of your switch will be physically connected to the light, the other one is not connected to any light but used like it was a wireless switch. It’ll still need to be wired up though! We just realised a video in the wireless switch function today! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y3iAuqhrZL2xZqg.html

I wish Xiaomi released EU version also for their light switches.

@housetosmart6669

4 жыл бұрын

Aqara said that they were going to release EU switches this year, so keep your fingers crossed!

@dogiex

3 жыл бұрын

@Colten Santino good for you

Ha low, ha low for sharing your knowledge。。。 Possible to do up a video to change a OLD 3 gang switch to a smart switch or the water heater 20A from old to smart switch pls ?

@housetosmart6669

2 жыл бұрын

You shouldn’t use these switches for high current use cases like water heaters. They’re not rated for that.