# Smart fan switch compatibilty **URL:** \ **Category:** Devices & Integrations\ **Created:** [March 16, 2016, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smart-fan-switch-compatibilty/42424 "2016-03-16T19:00:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![oilisab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/c57346/32.png) [@oilisab](https://community.smartthings.com/u/oilisab)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2016, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smart-fan-switch-compatibilty/42424/1 "2016-03-16T19:00:51Z")
Hello I’ve thinking to add to my automated home a smart fan switch however I dont know if it will work with my fan. I have a westinghouse fan that I control wirelessly with a remote. With that remote I can control the light and also the fan speed. There is only 1 switch in the wall, so If I turn it off, both the fan and the lights go off. If I toggle the switch on, then I can turn the lights OR the fan on with the remote. My question is, can I control both things with this smart switch?? Or i need 1 switch for each thing (lights and fan) Thanks in advance ---
**Author:** ![nathanendress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/nathanendress/32/26962_2.png) [@nathanendress](https://community.smartthings.com/u/nathanendress)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2016, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smart-fan-switch-compatibilty/42424/2 "2016-03-16T19:06:41Z")
Bookmarking as I have the same use case. Thanks for posting! ---
**Author:** ![Benji](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/benji/32/74764_2.png) [@Benji](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Benji)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2016, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smart-fan-switch-compatibilty/42424/3 "2016-03-16T19:16:42Z")
The only device that can actually do that is the Insteon FanLinc controller but unless it works through the unofficial Insteon integration (you’ll need an Insteon hub) then you’re out of luck. What some people HAVE done is install a GE 12730 switch AND some sort of Aeon/Enerwave switch inside the canopy if you have the room. Alternatively, if you have easy access to the wiring in the ceiling you can get an electrician to run another wire so you can have a separate switch. ---
**Author:** ![Belgarion](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/belgarion/32/21663_2.png) [@Belgarion](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Belgarion)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2016, 3:08am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smart-fan-switch-compatibilty/42424/4 "2016-03-17T03:08:12Z")
> [@Benji](#): > > What some people HAVE done is install a GE 12730 switch AND some sort of Aeon/Enerwave switch I am one such person. 😉 > [@Control 3-speed Ceiling Fan and Light Kit?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/control-3-speed-ceiling-fan-and-light-kit/29215/5): > > Hi @dalec, I just installed the same [GE 12730 Z-Wave Smart Fan Control](http://www.amazon.com/GE-12730-Z-Wave-Smart-Control/dp/B00PYMGVVQ?tag=stdisc-20) and the [Aeon Labs AEDSC27103ZWUS Micro Smart Energy Illuminator G2](http://www.amazon.com/Aeon-Labs-Aeotec-DSC27103-ZWUS-Illuminator/dp/B008VW5UG8?tag=stdisc-20) switch on both of my master bedroom ceiling fans last week, but with a different configuration. I have the micro switch behind the fan control in the wall: If you do not mind my asking, what are you using for a Device Type and Smart App to control the fan and lights? Thx ---
**Author:** ![Benji](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/benji/32/74764_2.png) [@Benji](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Benji)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2016, 3:26am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smart-fan-switch-compatibilty/42424/5 "2016-03-17T03:26:50Z")
Thank you for chiming in @Belgarion I was trying to find your post but my search foo failed… ---
**Author:** ![pizzinini](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/pizzinini/32/279_2.png) [@pizzinini](https://community.smartthings.com/u/pizzinini)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2016, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smart-fan-switch-compatibilty/42424/6 "2016-03-17T17:03:35Z")
Here is how I installed the aeon switch and the GE12730: > [@Fan switch plus connected bulb](https://community.smartthings.com/t/fan-switch-plus-connected-bulb/37768/11): > > Yes, I took the remote control receiver out of the fan housing. I patched power from the fan controller wall switch to the fan. To control the light I put the aeon dimmer switch in the empty space where the remote control receiver used to be. The light (aeon dimmer switch) is turning on/off when: other ceiling lights are turned on (using “Dim with me” app) fan is turned on (using smart lighting app) via Smartthings app via Siri/HomeKit (Via homebridge) The GE fan controller controls fan speed[image]