UK Light switch options help please

[jhalliday45]

Hi, I am new to ST just got a hub, and am UK based and already have a number of IFTTT compatible light bulbs but have a number of ‘chandlier’ type arrangements where I dont want to replace all the bulbs but preferably the light switch.

I already have an Xiaomi Aqara light switch which works fine on my OLD uk wiring but is only available in single way switches as far as I can see.

ANyone got any thoughts or advice please for ST (preferably) or IFTTT compatible light switches to replace UK switches (ie square etc). Mostly needed will be 2 gang 2 way switches

Thanks

[JDRoberts]

Since you don’t have a neutral at the switchbox, most UK members use in wall micros for this kind of situation. There are a couple of different brands now which don’t require a three wire set up.

See the UK Lighting FAQ topic ( this is a clickable link) For detailed discussion.

VFAQ: Lighting Control Options for UK SmartThings

There are many forum discussions of possible lighting control options for the UK. Before we get too theoretical, I just wanted to do a quick recap of the options that are available right now for those in the UK. 1) Choose one of the inside-the-wall micro relays from the official compatibility list and have it installed on the circuit where there is a third wire. Even if there isn’t a third wire in the switchbox itself, there’s still one on the circuit somewhere. It may be at the ceiling fitting, it may be somewhere else in the wall, but it is there. https://www.smartthings.com/uk/compatible-products [image] If you want to add a new faceplate to create a push button “momentary switch,” you can modify many switches to work with the in wall relay. Plastic button front plates are quite…

Also, @anon36505037 has done his whole house with micros and might be able to answer any further questions.

[jhalliday45]

Thank you both will look a the links etc