Home Depot Universal Wifi Ceiling Fan Controller - 99434

[mwav3 (Tim)]

Starting a new thread to discuss the universal wifi ceiling fan controller which is sold by Homedepot and available from this link https://www.homedepot.com/p/Universal-Smart-Wi-Fi-4-Speed-Ceiling-Fan-Remote-Works-with-Google-Assistant-SmartThings-and-Alexa-99434/311264804

This ceiling fan controller uses the Bond app, but is not to be confused with the separate BOND remote control device. The Universal WIFI ceiling fan controller is a two piece unit which has a separate canopy module and remote, so can turn any AC motor powered “dumb” fan into a remote controlled smart fan. The canopy module connects to your wifi network, so this is not a zwave/zigbee device. There is a smartthings integration so it can be fully integrated. Several forum users, including @troy_owens and @mvevitsis are using it and have recommended it to others.

Compatible with Alexa and Google voice, and may be an option for the now discontinued zigbee WINK/Hampton Bay controller. Installation video available here as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jRqtwj1xu8 . I don’t personally have this device, but please feel free to share your experience with it here.

[mvevitsis (Matvei Vevitsis)]

I use it. Fast two way communication (or three way if you count the remote). Official ST c2c integration so it’s guaranteed to work.

[Ftimpani (Francis)]

I am interested in installing this device for my fans. I noticed the Hampton bay controller has been discontinued. This one seems that it may be a better option for SmartThings, will it still require third party device handlers?

[troy_owens]

It uses cloud to cloud integration through the Bond app. No device handler needed.

[mvevitsis (Matvei Vevitsis)]

All you need is to log in to your bond account and authorize smartthings.

[chewmull (Matt)]

Can this device be used through WebCoRE?

[troy_owens]

yes it can be used in webcore

[chewmull (Matt)]

Found it, thanks. One additional question if you don’t mind, can two fans in the same room be controlled with a single remote?

[troy_owens]

I’m not sure as the remote has a programming button rather than dip switches. I’m guessing probably not

[chewmull (Matt)]

Thanks, I appreciate the response. Looking further into it it appears the remotes, while learning remotes, only support one device.

[troy_owens]

Yes thats what I was thinking. The previous version of the device was zigbee and had the dipswitch settings where one remote could control more than one fan.

[chewmull (Matt)]

I suspect I could accomplish the same thing within WebCoRE… I like the device, just need some time to play with it and figure out how best to implement it. Again, I appreciate your thoughts and help.