Replacing single gang light switch with timer.

[paul243]

I have a surface mounted single gang switch which switches 5 sofit mounted downlighters at the front of the house.The switch is in the porch.I'd like to replace the switch with a timer.
Can anybody please suggest a timer switch which is easy to wire.Is it a simple wiring job?
Thanks

 

[flameport]

Depends on what wiring you have at the switch.

If there is a neutral at the switch, then it will be easy.
If not, then significantly more difficult.

 

[chivers67]

https://www.screwfix.com/p/wireless-digital-light-switch-timer/8835h Any good?

 

[paul243]

Thanks, both terminals have brown live connected.There is a blue neutral passing through the box ,been joined with a crimp connector.
The Screwfix switch may not fit,the surface box is hard against the return wall

 

[flameport]

With a neutral present, pretty much any timer could be used, whether specifically designed for lighting or not. Including timers designed for immersion heaters, central heating boilers, smart connected efforts and a lot more.