# 3 Light switches in a single gang box? **URL:** \ **Category:** Connected Things\ **Created:** [March 14, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/3-light-switches-in-a-single-gang-box/121766 "2018-03-14T01:37:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 9
**Author:** ![JDRoberts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/jdroberts/32/56577_2.png) [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2018, 2:17am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/3-light-switches-in-a-single-gang-box/121766/9 "2018-03-14T02:17:46Z")
There are some community members currently using broadlink, but you need to add _two_ additional devices: The broadlink pro as the transmitter and a separate android device. To run the code to issue the commands to the Broadlink pro. So it can be done, but it’s a lot of work. And you don’t get status back, which can be a problem with switches. That is, if someone turns the lights on from the wall switch, smartthings will not know that. You’d be able to issue commands to the switch, but not get status updates back. > [@\[OBSOLETE\] Smartthings-for-Broadlink-RM-Pro - Smartthings Handler for Broadlink RM Pro using RM Plugin, RM Bridge & Home Assistant](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-for-broadlink-rm-pro-smartthings-handler-for-broadlink-rm-pro-using-rm-plugin-rm-bridge-home-assistant/84266): > > Hi, I made a device handler for Broadlink RM Pro which is using one of RM plugin, RM Bridge and Home Assistant. Because it doesn’t use a smartapp and you can input a device URI in PC, it may be easy to work. I wish it to help you. Thanks. You could also look at a Wi-Fi switch which works with the “smart life” app, as those have an IFTTT channel. It’s not a perfect integration, but you don’t need the extra bridge devices that you do for Broadlink. (Note also that personally I don’t recommend going with all Wi-Fi switches in a home because they are competing with your other Wi-Fi devices (unless you run a whole separate network) and they use a lot more power than the other home automation protocols. But when you have a particular use case where they can solve a particular issue, it’s worth considering.) Here’s a typical one: [https://www.amazon.com/Switch-HOSYO-Wireless-Timing-Control/dp/B077VRSND1](https://www.amazon.com/Switch-HOSYO-Wireless-Timing-Control/dp/B077VRSND1) And the integration FAQ: > [@Integrating WiFi Switches/Plugs that use the Tuya SmartLife App or eWeLink app](https://community.smartthings.com/t/integrating-wifi-switches-that-use-the-tuya-smartlife-app/116141): > > That switch uses the smartlife app. There are many other inexpensive Chinese Wi-Fi devices that also use the same app. In May2020, SmartLife dropped their IFTTT channel due to increasing costs. Paul Hibbard, a tech blogger, says you can try the “brilliant smart“ app from Australia instead, as it has its own Ifttt channel. That company told him they recently renewed with Ifttt, so he says it should be good for at least a year. However, it’s always possible that the company will shut this down for brands other than their own if it starts costing too much money. To use the IFTTT method: Create a virtual switch in smartthings to act as a proxy for the Wi-Fi device. You need one virtual switch for each Wi-Fi device. Create four IFTTT applets for each Wi-Fi device. one to turn the … --- _[View the full topic](https://community.smartthings.com/t/3-light-switches-in-a-single-gang-box/121766)._