Replace CraftMade FT-7077-9 with Something Smart?

Devices & Integrations
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I have a CraftMade FT-7077-9 controller for my fan. Currently it allows lights on/off, adjustable speed, and reverse functionality of the fan. It only has two wires going to it. My question is there something smart I can replace it with or am I going to have to replace the fan? I assume since there is only two wires, there has to be a module on the other side. The challenge is the ceiling is about 20’ up.

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There is no remote. It’s a switch built into the wall. I assume there is something up in the fan, but it’s mounted on a 20ft ceiling and not easily accessible.

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The model is FT-7077-9. It’s no longer on craftmade’s website. They appear to have newer models. Here is one that looks similar.

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Yes, there are only two wires going into the device which leads me to believe there must be a remote unit somewhere in the fan? The only problem is the fan is 20ft up so it’s not easily accessible.

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Did you come up with any ideas? I have the same remotes and hate them.

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I have the same issue. 7072X wall switch stopped working. The Fan and Light system
was installed in 1997. I emailed Craftmade, I’m waiting for reply.

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Like many ceiling fans of that era, the wall switch was actually a wall-mounted remote, which transmitted radio signals to a controller in the fan.

You can’t create those signals directly with the smartthings hub, but, it is possible that a third-party device invented for fan control, the bond, may be able to control it.

If it does, then that’s a good first step as far as automating it, getting voice control, all that. You would also be able to integrate it with smartthings.

You can get the bond from Amazon or Home Depot. Make sure you get it from someplace with a good returns policy in case it doesn’t work with your fan.

You could also contact bond support directly to see if they know whether it will work for that model.

So start with the bond. If it does work, then we can talk about what options you have for wall controls.

And let us know if it does work, because there are other community members who might be interested. :sunglasses: