2 Gang Switch Replacement with WiFi Switch

[Mike Evans]

Morning

I would like to replace my current 2-gang switch with a 2-gang Wifi Switch.

The current switch is in my front room and is 1 of 2, 2-gang switches that control the same two lights.

Please find some pics below, I hope someone can help!?

Current Switch

• Mike Evans
• 6 Jul 2018

New Switch

• Mike Evans
• 6 Jul 2018

Thanks

 

[bernardgreen]

The current switch plate appears to be a pair of two way switches, I assume there are other switches elsewhere that also control the same lights.

The new switch appears to contain three single way switches and therefore would not able to replace the current switch.

 

[Mike Evans]

That's correct, this is the second of 2 switches that control the same lights.

If I put this new switch on the other side of the room replacing the other switch would that work? Pic below.

Cheers

 

[bernardgreen]

If I put this new switch on the other side of the room

No, that switch is also a two way switch.

 

[Mike Evans]

Damn! OK thanks for your help

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Also your new switch needs a neutral, and your existing switches don't have one present, so even if you didn't have a 2-way vs 1-way problem it still wouldn't work.

But if you bought it direct from the maker, or another Chinese seller on eBay or Amazon you may have had a lucky escape.

And...

I would like to replace my current 2-gang switch with a 2-gang Wifi Switch.

In the name of all that is sensible, why?