No Neutral Smart Light Switch UNBOXING AND COMPLETE SETUP

[@GeekStreet]

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[@bagarrao5406]

HEY, i bought one of this wifi switches, and when i connect with the app work fine, but every single time i press the "manual button" it resets by itself, how can i fix it??

[@madaddams]

I fitted a switch a couple years ago that needed a neutral wire; carpet up in the room above, and two holes in the floor the get the job done. I've been reluctant to do the lounge lights because of furniture in the room above. This is so simple in comparison... Thanks for clear instructions!

[@landwomble]

Super helpful, especially the part with the capacitor fitting.

[@JohnnyPacmanFitness]

⚠️ Hi! Great video. I just installed the smart switch in my bedroom, which has a twin switch connection, so 2 switches operate the same lights. I replaced the dumb switch with the simpler connection by adding the common to the Neutral whole and L1 & L2 to L and L1 in the smart. The issue is that the other dumb switch doesn’t operate the lights anymore. Any ideas why? Maybe because I connected the N to the common?...

[@frankwoods2660]

Best explanation ever!!!!....on wiring these things up....bar none!! Thanks. So the capacitor charges when the switch is on and maintains a supply to the switch ready for activation through the app. Am I right? Never realised a capacitor would hold charge for so long.

[@AvaGrowth]

Before seeing this, I was putting the capcitor in the light switch 😂 I was like, it won't close, lol😂😂😂

[@GeekStreet]

😅

[@vakilll]

Best video i ever watched on youtube ! Rly nice work man,regards.

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment much appreciated!

[@tudorcosmin-andrei4203]

This made it all a lot simpler for me. Many thanks ! ✅💪🏼🎩

[@GeekStreet]

💪

[@cecello79]

Nice and clear video explanation! I have a question: if I have 2 or more light points connected to the same switch, do I have to add a capacitors to each bulb? I’m a bit confused because light bulbs are connected in parallel and in my case I don’t know which one is the head of wires! Thanx man!

[@muneeral-yousufi4889]

Best and excellent explanation, never I seen like this explanation before. One billion like and subscribe👍👍👍👍👌🌹

[@emiel1976ep]

I was looking for that. Thank you.

[@2cows534]

Been thinking about putting a couple of these switches in the living room, very helpful video. Thank you very much

[@DaSilver87]

Thanks for the video explanation! Really helped me out with explaining about the capacitor! Just out of curiosity, what could happen if I connect the capacitor between the Live wire and the switch?

[@SqueamishPuppet]

Did you ever try this? I think that is what I would need to do. I have switched outlets so I'm not sure how to put the capacitor between the light.

[@alanpatterson2384]

A word of caution. The backbox needs to be of a depth of at least 25mm (and even then it is very tight).

[@train4905]

Dear sir ,a most exellent video ,,by far the most clearest ,explanation,and demo.video so far huge thanks

[@andreelliott6161]

You are my go to gadget channel good work Geek street 👍

[@immis8894]

Amazon is now selling an updated version of this WiFi Smart Light Switch. This new version comes with a Neutral Terminal on the Light Switch and also a Capacitor in the box. If you have a Neutral Wire at the Light Switch box then this goes into the Neutral Terminal and the Capacitor doesn't need to be installed at the Ceiling Rose. If you only have a Live and Switch Live Wire at the light switch box then you just disregard the Neutral Terminal and terminate the Live Wire to the "L" Terminal and the Switch Live Wire to the "L1" Terminal and you must install the Capacitor at the ceiling rose to stop the light from flickering/buzzing

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the info

[@jessemahabir7760]

Ive had these switches for about a month now and every 3-4 days or so, the switch will complete cut off and becomes unresponsive, the only way to get it working again is through my breaker switch... Is this a common problem and if so any ideas to fix it? Thanks

[@Abi161]

Where do you put the capacitor if you have downlights?

[@GeekStreet]

At the first downlight.

[@thanhtam23]

@@jessemahabir7760 mine have same problem, did you solve it? did you install capacitor btw?

[@neildelgado3054]

Hi thanks for this video! May I know what's the specification of the capacitor? Did it come along with the switch? I checked out the item at Aliexpress it seems that it only include the switch.

[@RobertoLavoie]

I got one now and it has the capacitor

[@neildelgado3054]

@@RobertoLavoie thanks for the info!

[@zedman442]

Good concept. Potentially may have an impact on insulation resistance numbers when a test on the circuit is done in the future like an EICR.

[@lukedodds8265]

Something like this would have to be disconnected surely before doing an IR test

[@SME_Ste]

@@lukedodds8265 if you knew it was there yeah you would. LN to earth for this reason

[@Itisinthehand]

What is the load please? What sort of wattage can it handle? I have 3 LEDs and two fans the wattage of which I don't know from memory but that's kinda where I'm at. ( Two toilets)

[@komodoification]

This is great. Is there a dimmer version too?

[@GeekStreet]

No

[@pieczarki-mushrooms8927]

The best tutorial in the web. I am just wondering why the hell manufacturer added external capacitor? It would be much easier to have it build in the switch itself and save those ridiculous rewiring of the lamp - stupid. Original instruction is useless, this tutorial helped a lot.

[@indosinfamilyreview]

Hi. Does the capacitor works on led type ceiling light. And the circle type ceiling light ?

[@stueyevilcat9983]

Love the video. Could anyone swing any advice as I have a 2 gang smart switch and live in an old house so struggled with the wiring. thx

[@mytubeek]

Ever get this sorted

[@athanasiosagiannidis829]

Hi Geek Street, how many of these have you got installed? Any flickering issues? Also have you experienced any devices dissapearing all of a sudden and having to be recommissioned? Many thanks.

[@saimyooo]

I have the same problem with u. No idea why flickering.

[@gavbarker2]

​@saimyooo i have same problem, was you able to resolve it?

[@RossHighet]

Hey bud.. this really helped me.. thank you. Just have one question.. I have a four gang.. so 4 different switches for 4 different lights on the same panel.. they sent only a single capacitor.. and the diagram shows only one.. little confused with that.. what about the other three lights? Does it have to go on the L1 or it can go on any of the lights coming from the switch.. thanks for any help.

[@GeekStreet]

It just has to go on one light.

[@ewdtrey]

It just needs the one capacitor. It's basically what keeps the switch powered when the lights are off.

[@ChrisTopa]

Nice video! Quick question though, if I have two switches in the room for the same light, is there a way to install one of these and one normal one? will the state of the smart one be updated when i toggle the regular switch? Also, under the same scenario, can i have two smart switches for the same light? Although I believe there is no point in it.

[@jboy6944]

Hi i just ordered this device and installed it, but when i turn on the power, the capacitor makes a buzzer sound. How can i eradicate this problem?

[@iRBrummie]

I also have this problem :( did you ever find a solution?

[@madnlooney]

Likewise. I wonder what the value of the capacitor it to maybe find an alternative

[@nkonovski]

same here, so I wondering if it come from the quality of the capacitor or need to be attached to another gang (mine is 2 gang switch and I put the capacitor to L1 line as in the schema)

[@jboy6944]

I reckon looking for a capacitor that meets your home power supply

[@philwebb606]

Don’t fit the capacitor

[@tortysoft]

What does the capacitor do ? We have the light never going fully out. Is the switch faulty or does it need a capacitor - none came with the switch. Thanks

[@chandranv5420]

Great video, as always. I was wondering if wiring done for light switch (10A) can be used for fixing up a power socket? Any ideas?

[@alexyh8448]

hello nice video.. can i use it for DC module ?

[@yousafmalik1508]

Good, clear instructions, job well done.!

[@GeekStreet]

❤️

[@physixger]

Be careful when testing live wires with a one-pole phase tester - they can give a wrong result when the ground you are standing on isolates too well. This can very easily lead to wrong results and grave accidents (50 Hz AC gives you ventricular fibrillation very quickly; which will render you dead in case no one finds and resuscitates you successfully). Always use a two-pole tester (like a Benning Duspol or similar) which you confirmed to be working on a live wire before (!) to determine the system to be not live before touching, and use one of these new contactless phase testers ("beepers") to roughly check if there is AC present. Also, block the fuses before working on the system so no one puts them on accidentally.

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the info

[@markyoung2151]

Hi, thanks for this video, makes so much more sense than the average instructions 😂 I've installed and all seems to be working well apart from the fact that the power light on the switch is lit blue when my light is on and red when it's off but your's seems to do the opposite. Any ideas why this might be? Have I done something wrong and should I be concerned? Thanks again

[@GeekStreet]

I wonder if they have have changed the design!?

[@RanTausi]

Hi , capacitor installation is a must ?

[@AlexKickham]

Are you sure this fit's in a 25mm back box? The amazon link to the product say the part which sits inside the back box is 33mm? And it looks pretty chuncky in the video!

[@JohnnyPacmanFitness]

From time to time the switches go offline and I need to trip the DBs a few time until I get them to respond again. Anyone getting the same issue? Any ideas about how to get the switches online without touching the DB?

[@Almatrodi]

Thanks so much. How about if each switch is connected to 12 led lights?

[@LimaOscarBravo]

If I get a capacitor seperatley can I use this same process with any smart switch which requires a neutral? I'm struggling to find homekit enabled smart switches that don't need a neutral and don't require an additional hub. Thanks!

[@giovanniklassen]

I think the main purpose for the capacitor is if the light flickers a lot

[@jordiboichav]

All I'm going to say is thank you iv spent days going over the schematic and by the diagram it suggest putting the block on the wall. Well say no more it works!

[@hakeemzahardi9207]

Really helpful. Thanks! Btw just wondering is it possible to use google assistant in Android without the google nest speaker?

[@GeekStreet]

Yes you cam do that.

[@kactive659]

Looked at the link and there £18.99 each seems cheaper till you think about putting them all around the house and it ends up being £211 thinking about getting some for the bedrooms tho just need to see if I’ve got a neutral wire on my switches or not 👍👍👍

[@BB-gx7gc]

I have one switch that turns on two ceiling lights, do I need a capacitor for each one?

[@instaboiidsg2117]

No only one

[@Adam-be3my]

you only need one since they are connected parallel, the capacitor can still operates for other load as well

[@BB-gx7gc]

@@Adam-be3my that’s great thanks for the help

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

Another great video mate. I've been looking at a number of different options for our extension, this is a nice solution. It would be interesting to see if a company will make a smart panel, whereby different lights in different zones can be controlled by one panel (as opposed to the traditional switch panels with about 8 different buttons on them)

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment much appreciated. This company does do 3 way switches and what you can do is use smart scenes to get it to do additional things and this is where you could setup zones for the lighting.

[@t166err]

You could set a scene up where when this switch is active then a smart bulb elsewhere is enabled ?

[@GeekStreet]

@@t166err Yes, you could even get it to turn a light on in another property, as long as you add via your Smart Life account. Or if someone has shared a device with you.

[@MrRashaN]

Can I buy 5 switches, connect them all to my home wifi router and control them using internet? even when I am outside the country? or should i be at home?

[@hamsterdogcat]

Why can you just install the capacistor right behind the switch it self?

[@jonathanhowarth9894]

Had mine fitted for about a year to 6 outside LED lights thst are on a dusk till dawn sensor. The lights come one but i can't use the switch or connect the Wi-Fi. Would the dusk till dawn sensor make any difference.

[@mikeward4143]

Hi there We have used wago clips to connect all the wires in the celing. Can the capacitor wires go in spare holes in the wago clips or do they have to go on top of the actual switch live and neutral wires, from the light fitting??

[@Imanc]

Fantastic detailed review. Exactly what I was looking for. I am planning to use it on a dimmable LED. Can that be done using this switch on Google Home?

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks, you can't dim from the switch but you could use a smart bulb.

[@madnlooney]

For those who get a 2 gang version watch out for the load drop per gang compared to this single one. I think it's from 300w to 100w. Yes I didn't check and blew the switch board when turning it on

[@muhtasimfuad1945]

what did you run with it

[@madnlooney]

@@muhtasimfuad1945 they were normal 40w bulbs, now switched to leds

[@FaisalMaqsood-i1k]

Hi mate how you doin I have got 4 light bulbs they are connected to one old switch I would like to put new smart switch do. I need 4 capacitors for all the bulbs to connect to one switch

[@volkangezer]

is there a way to close it after 1 sec, not after 1 min (aka inching)? unfortunately our lights are just push to turn on/off (not up down), and I am currently looking for a way to manage that.

[@delidag]

Thanks for best useful information

[@haythamalbulushi9640]

Hi this is a very good video thanks Can I use this for my air conditions ?

[@mohammedshaheen13]

Clear explanation. Thank you for making it easy and simple.

[@GeekStreet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@te384]

Hi ya, does the schedule function works if your wifi router is switched off?

[@piggintouring]

Your BLUE cable should have Brown sleeving placed on it , this will show that this cable becomes LIVE when switched on.

[@robertstrachan7372]

Got these installed throughout the house only upstairs seems to turn themselves on, not connected to the WiFi just in case it was that. Could the loop circuit cause the problem with the capacitors at each light?

[@SamSlam]

Hi, quick question, will this work in the US? It says input is 170-250v and US is 110v right? Great video, Thanks!

[@andypickles9007]

What is he spes of he capacitor please

[@train4905]

Exellent demo😊

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks

[@edj]

Do u need to install the capacitor? What is the purpose? Not an electrician, just curious

[@Swenser]

Mine turns off by itself at times. Do you think I need more or less capacitance value? And the high frequency buzz from the switch is a bit annoying

[@SteveDPIves]

My light switch has 2 red wires, one going into each of the terminals marked L1 and L2, 2 black wires connected together via a terminal block and a bare pair of wires twisted together going into a terminal block on the back box itself. Is this switch going to be compatible?

[@Reza.sohrabi]

The two gang version of this can the lights wire up to it be turned of individually using Alexa?

[@GeekStreet]

Yes

[@mustmustosheer4668]

Can I put the capcitor just behind the light switch inside the box or I have to put it close to the source; fan or light bulbs?

[@pranganator]

Right at the bulb

[@rohansootarsing9325]

Thanks got two of these now. Noticed that one seems to emit a high pitched whine from the capacitor

[@GeekStreet]

Could be faulty, contact the seller and ask their opinion.

[@vicentecalderon3615]

Same here... noise coming from the line with the cap installed and can't mute it. Somebody else experienced this?

[@iRBrummie]

im having this problem, was you able to find a solution?

[@MrPlastkort]

is that capacitor really nevessary? not sure if it is even possible to install it here, today I use a dimmable zigbee switch which seems fine, but since my light does not like the dimming i decided to order this one. now I wonder if the capasittor is needed at all. light im using is xiaomi yeelight.

[@tinelstrat5096]

The capacitor is necesary only if your bulbs conected on L1 it is under 50-60w ( Led bulbs ) depedns of shich, capacitor is not neceasry at all if you have a clasic incandescent bulb on L1.

[@mrsiryeah6024]

can i not use the capacitor and not use the neutral or no, sorry i don't know much about electronics and wiring

[@jordianrenaldi436]

Hi sir can I ask what happens if we don’t install the Capacitor?

[@kianxinlee3370]

Up

[@mojo5845]

Can I still use the Wi-Fi without the capacitor

[@jcai922]

Hi there the capacitor install before the LED driver or after?

[@giovanniklassen]

Before or else it might blow up😂, if its LED i don't think it would be necessary the main reason for the capacitor is if the lights flicker a lot then the capacitor should maintain the power up

[@rodelcabale1753]

Thank you for your technical support , it's very helpful👍👍👍

[@GeekStreet]

You're welcome!

[@KurtisBaptisteSVG]

I want to add a smart switch to my outside flood light, do i need a capacitor? Thanks

[@prashp2723]

I have added this switch to my living room with two lights. The light keeps flickering do I need two capacitors. Living room has x2 light fixtures with G9 LED bulb.

[@leulino]

Hi !! Did you resolve your problem? This is happening with me the lights keep flickering when I'm using an LED bulb. That doesn't happen when I'm using fluorescent lamps. Maybe should use another capacitor spec?

[@alienmi2mi876]

Dude, I don't usually comment, but let's just say I had to like and comment this video!

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks 😊

[@sonnyknekthage2833]

Question about the app. Can you create a scene for the switch to turn on/off the light at sunset/sunrise?

[@GeekStreet]

Yes that's possible

[@Ukman-england]

Can u tell me what's the best hub to get as I have to many wifi bulbs and now they keep going offline .I have copied yr ceiling system. But now afraid if I buy the smart hub some of my smart device's wont be compatible

[@GeekStreet]

I bet you have a Google Home mini or one of the Google Home devices? As there is a known issue check out this video for more details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZLaY6CPfp17h6c

[@Ukman-england]

@@GeekStreet I have alexa 12 ceiling bulbs 2 island lights but afraid to buy more wifi bulbs .what would be the best hub I'm thinking Samsung hub then my lohas led gu10 bulb Samsung does not support it on smart things app

[@Ukman-england]

@@GeekStreet no it's not my wifi going down I have alexa it's the odd bulb here and there going offline so do I need a good hub

[@crustythewanksock2413]

Cool, but what do you do if you’ve got 3 brown wire and 5 black wires all stuffed into 3 holes?

[@pennefathermark7423]

Sorry for asking a simple qn. do i need a home wifi system to be in placed before this pairing setup?

[@GeekStreet]

Yes thats right

[@jeonghunkang305]

Great video. I installed the same product you used at my home. But my lights are flickering after I install the smart switch. Do you have any advice?

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment, I've not experienced that issue. Perhaps confirmed its in the correct part of the circuit also what if you flip it round?

[@speedyscooby]

Have you installed the capacitor? As this is designed to stop the flickering.

[@jeonghunkang305]

I fixed this problem. I Increased capacitance of the capacitor to 3.5 uF ( It was originally 0.33 uF). I really appriciate all of your advices.

[@7amo0o0ud]

So in my living room have 6 led light So how it will work? Meaing for small yallow where i will install !

[@BernardShin888]

I followed all instruction but cannot get any blinking??

[@dimigen]

what happens if i don't connect the capacitor to the lamp?

[@jabrique]

Hi, if i have one switch for 3 series of lamp, do i just put one capacitor on the first lamp series? Or do i have to get 3 capacitors for each lamp??

[@GeekStreet]

Just the first

I want to give you a hug! thanks a lot!

[@mastergne1423]

Hi. Is this smart switch work with home kit iphone?

[@emiel1976ep]

I have now a double button one and it works great. It has also rf 433 and that makes it even better. I don't know if you have it also on that one. It is easy to setup and I have both on one rf button now. I must switch that to an other button, but I wanted to test it. My lights witch is ad one door, but there is no switch ad the other door in the room and with the rf I can now easily solf that.

[@GeekStreet]

So your one must be WiFi and zigbee compatible.

[@emiel1976ep]

@@GeekStreet no mine is just wifi, but has also rf433 support.

[@jojotalon821]

What if the internet is down can you control it using smart phone

[@LeonSonnabend]

Does your Capacitor also makes a noticable noice if the light is turned ok?

[@tinelstrat5096]

I put two 3.3uf capacitors in series, so the voltage doubled and the problem disappeared, it doesn't make any more noise.

[@ananthivenugopal5363]

Must we fix the capasitor. What will happen if we do not fix it

[@Screwballus]

In the Netherlands, Blue is Neutral and black is the switching wire. Something to consider.

[@Jam8s1]

Fantastic video, great clear explanation on how to fit the capacitor. Thanks

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks!

[@HumeidAlHabsi]

What if capacitor was skipped will it just not work or it will ruin the switch?

[@michaeld5621]

I'd also like an answer to this question.

[@brianherman1455]

@@HumeidAlHabsi did you manage to have this answered?

[@Thegreekgeekss]

@@HumeidAlHabsi I use it without the capacitor, the switch works ok manually but I have many disconnections. Maybe the capacitor helps keeping the switch online? 🤔

[@dereknorris2376]

Tuya Smart g10 how to work with senior when I walk in the house to come on can it be done thanks

[@nerdkidleo]

what was the capacitor for?

[@OltraTV-e9e]

can this be done with downlights ?

[@vtecroar6196]

Hello i have a question about countdown ption, is it a coundtown to on a switch or is is a countdown to off the switch. I'm loking for switch that i turn on manualy and he automaticly off after x minutes is it posiible in this switch ? I'm asking becouse you say and the video the coundown is 2 minutes and it will on not off :(

[@GeekStreet]

You count setup a smart scene to auto turn it off and its been turned on.

[@bethandmattarethedon]

What Capacitor is required? Just bought a similar one from eBay, and it doesn’t quite switch the light off just sort of dimms it. X3 led bulbs in the same light unit

[@GeekStreet]

It should have come with it, if not best to contact the seller.

[@douglaslee3646]

There is a plastic sticking on the white foam on the inside. Do I have to take it out?

[@tranquility2793]

Hi does this work if I have a 3 bulb “chandelier” sort of light? I have 3 bulbs hanging from the ceiling but like lamps

[@GeekStreet]

Yes it should do

[@joeandrews8]

Can you make a switch like this control the main room light as well as smart plugs? (if you put them in the same group etc, can you use the use the switch on the wall to turn them all on/off). I am looking to control the main light and table lamps all with the same switch on the wall. Thanks!

[@DarkGreenMagician]

Yes you can but make sure the wattage does not go above the rated for the switch.