💡NO NEUTRAL 1 Gang Smart Light Switch Installation & Set Up

Most UK household light switches do not have a neutral and most smart light switches require a neutral. Thankfully, no neutral smart light switches are now becoming more widely available.
I'll go through installing a 1 gang smart light switch and explain how to set it up to work with your smart speaker.
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Many people believe their smart devices are faulty. It's very likely it's just trying to connect to 5Ghz instead of 2.4Ghz which is actually quite easy to resolve.

[@QuantumLeap10]

Finally a video from the UK

[@Coops021]

Great video mate. For anyone that still requires 5Ghz which is a short range but faster WIFI connection type, just rename the 5Ghz to something else rather than disabling it.

[@Dermuu]

That's what I've done, essentially you'll have 2 SSID by doing so. 1. 5 GHZ 2. 2.4,GHZ

[@Archemik99]

Cheers mate that's very helpful. Btw you can also split your network if you enter your IP address in the browser and log in as network admin ( there should be a password and IP address on your router ). That's how I manage my smart home

[@electrickal1]

Vodafone routers don't allow you to turn off the 5ghz band.

[@RossCanpolat]

Can you advise what brand of LED bulb are you using if you remember? Also in regards to the 5ghz issue. Most ISP's ship routers with 2.4ghz & 5ghz networks with the same SSID (wifi name) but on separate BSSID's (this separates the 2.4ghz protocol and the 5ghz protocol) so when you pair your device it tries to hop between which ever is offering the strongest signal at the time. My approach is to rename the 5ghz network (example when i scan my wifi at home my SSID's are "home-wifi-2.4" & "home-wifi-5" and this way i can effectively create 2 separate networks to the router and you don't get that hopping issue with devices. If you have a device with strong wifi like a mobile phone or laptop you can pair that to the 5ghz network permanently because so long as you don't go too far out of range it will stay connected but something like a smart switch that probably has a cheap wifi interface can be paired to the 2.4ghz network and it will never try to hop networks.

[@johnvella1988]

Very good and informative video. I have a question, I want to replace a 4 gang switch with a smart switch , my only problem is that one switch is with a two way switch. Can this still work?

[@ozzie5839]

The switches are meant for 2 way switches wiring it up will be easier no need for a capacitor because 2 way switches have a neutral wire

[@vasilgeorgiev1838]

Thank you. I have swoth with 3 wires .Is there smart switch for this case?

[@hw_moto8409]

Thanks for the instruction video 👍🏼. My switches are coming tomorrow and then i will install it.

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Hope it goes well!

[@giorgosk3068]

Hello, i received today 4 switches and i install it. The problem is when the switch is off the light flickers. This problem is at all switches. Any idea??? Thanks

[@antycher2011]

Found your 2 gang version. Do you need a capacitors in each light fitting if you have two lights in the same room controlled by one double gang?

[@eltontsang9079]

Hi, my toilet got EXTRACTOR FAN, so can use this 1 gang 1 way switch ? Or need to 1 gang 2 way pls ? Thanks

[@Teen_Spirit_91]

Nice video thanks - wondered if it’s all working ok? For a double plug should I expect 2 x live and switch live ?

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Yes it's working fine so far. I installed a double gang in a previous video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3ixp5SpZt-Vf5I

[@zulfikranzulmos4066]

For normal double switch or 2 gang, u only have 1 live.. There should not be 2 live wires.. U just loop 1 one the live wire to next load or switch.. While for this smart switch u don't have to do looping as they already loop the live wire at each of the load..

[@nak141]

Do you have a similar box one with door bell and 2nd one for switches.

[@DanielJackson-ez6kp]

Nice video, i got mine up and running but its sitting proud like yours was. I cant see the link for the spacer though in the description? Probably being blind.

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

You're right, I didn't put in the link. Here it is amzn.to/3FCkzdE

[@Serial45]

Hi mate I seem to have a brief flicking light on the panel and my main light bulb flashes. But when I hold the power button in on the switch I can't get the power light to change to the same as yours?

[@vdubpollygrey7094]

I've tried to install mine beep rapidly and light blinks rapidly but will not work or connect any idears

[@Andylarder]

Thanks for the great video. Is there a smart light switch similar to this BUT ALSO has the ability to DIM the bulbs ?

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

There might be one out there but I've not come across a 'no neutral' switch that can dim.

[@yogesh.mistry1981]

Hello, Quick question, how were you able to take the front plastic/glass plate off. I have one to install and I dont want to take the risk of breaking it?

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

There's a small recess on the bottom. You can use a small screwdriver to lever it but mine lifted up just using my fingers.

[@rogerschofield3324]

Can you program the App to switch on and off at particular times ?

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Yes you can create schedules to turn it in and off.

[@ryanwebb1646]

I've fitted the same smart switch, Fitted a capasitator and turned off 5ghz and I still can't connect any ideas?

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Not sure sorry, possibly faulty? You could try a different smart app and see if that makes a difference?

[@gavlar2012]

What about the capacitor that comes with the kit? Did you leave it out ?

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

It wasn't required as the lights didn't flicker.

[@Whoscerty]

​@@UTILITARIANTVUKdo you think I will need the capacitor on a bathroom tube light switch and kitchen round florescent bulbs

[@Jlh051]

What's the brand of the switch

[@snopgodsnopdog463]

thanks mate :)

[@sekuntileoluwafemi5003]

Please how can I the electrical tester?

[@Zzzz44444]

If I turn the light off And power fails? Will the light remain off or need to off again

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Mine stay off.

[@l2r227]

Any one help please , my one blew up and i don’t know how to fix it

[@DIICOT-2024]

Thanks !

[@mcghie1183]

Hey. Thanks for the vid. Can anyone help. My lights are halogen gu10 and even with the capacitor fitted they're constantly flicking on and off.

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Mine are LED. Maybe try LED gu10s?

[@mcghie1183]

@UTILITARIAN TV hey. Changed all my bulbs to LED and used the capacitor and they're still flashing when on and flickering when off. What is the correct way to use the capacitor? I have it wired into live and neutral

[@cristinanonnato8948]

Hi ! Excellent video! I have the same switch! you mentioned the earth wire; i have the earth wire: where would i connect it?

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

It normally attaches to the metal back box.

[@cristinanonnato8948]

I have the plastic box….😩

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

@@cristinanonnato8948 most plastic back boxes have an earth terminal, a small copper screw. If not, put the earth into a connector block.

[@dianafernandez3998]

Do you used a capacitor as the manual said ?

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

The lights didn't flicker so there was no need.

[@wali7862]

Any ideas about the lifespan of this switch

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

I've had it for 2 years with no issues.

[@terryrigden4860]

Thank you, most helpful

[@SlothyWoffy]

Good video. Only problem I have is if you turn the smart switch off at the wall you need a command in alexa to turn it back on for the light to come on. There is a workaround by naming them both 'Light' but then you can no longer dim the light with voice command because it presumes 'Light' is the switch. I realise you can just say 'Livingroom on' or 'Livingroom off' or 'Lights on' or 'Lights off' to turn everything on and off, and also dim all the lights with that command but I've got more than just one device / light that would turn on/off/dim with those commands. Is there anything else I can do?

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

The switches I have are not dimmable. So I'm not sure sorry. I changed the name of each switch in the smart life app with no other issues.

[@jimmy19742010]

great video, very helpfull

[@davidmcallister8272]

Hi Did you fit the capacitor? I’m wondering if the the light will actually work without the capacitor fitted!

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

I didn't need to fit it. The lights worked fine without it. I think it depends on your light fitment and the bulbs being used.

[@davidmcallister8272]

@@UTILITARIANTVUK ok thanks for the reply👍🏼

[@daveedgar7790]

I tried to install similar one a sonoff smart wall tOUK-1C-to got it all installed switched on paired up but when I go to switch light on or off nothing happened I only had 2 for switch a blue and a brown not sure what went wrong on the smart switch had a N . L in. L out. Connected them both to L in L out strange

[@immis8894]

The BROWN wire is the Live Wire and that goes into the "L" terminal on the light switch. The BLUE wire is actually a Switch Live wire, not a Neutral wire and this one goes into the ”L1” terminal.

[@gamersbreak4927]

thanks a lot brother .. i'm going yo buy them

[@kyorifoo8652]

I have the same type smart switch with yours, however there is some buzzing sound came from the capacitor when the light turn on. still have no solution on it

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

You may need to get a better capacitor? Something like this www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GLVN6RC/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Em5ZFbH99HE4Y?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@mrhuss4939]

I just needed to know what to do with the capacitor

[@surreyboy84]

What depth is required for the back box?

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

35mm. You may have to use a spacer.

[@train4905]

Superb help sir,thanku

[@electrickal1]

Be careful of those switches, some of them have mains voltage present on the capacitive touch pad when the glass front is removed, they can deliver a fatal electric shock!!!!!

[@zemismartofficial]

nice video~bro, would u liek to test zemismart other items?

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Yes sure, that would be good. 👍

[@smatrulofficial8760]

nice video~bro, would u like to test smart switch of smatrul ？

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Sure that'd be cool.

[@kennypr]

Can you use dimmer functionality with that switch and Alexa ???

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

It works with Alexa but not dimmable.

[@kennypr]

@@UTILITARIANTVUK yes. I have it working with Alexa but I was thinking that maybe I didn’t connect it right because Alexa says that” doesn’t support that”

[@LivingWellTV]

@@kennypr yes the switch is not dimmable so Alexa will say it's not supported.

[@BUZZYBUZZIE]

Wonderful 👌

[@suhagahmed6599]

What is name apps

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Smart Life

[@rezekiyo]

Informative.. And i like your phone’s screen design... Eh!! Is that a crack 🤔

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

It's the new dropped on the floor look! 😂👍

[@cyrilbarreto3367]

How to remove face plate once its installed on the wall

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

It just clips off by pulling it from the bottom.

[@zulfikranzulmos4066]

What happened to your phone

[@haydenvlogs3666]

What it called

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

amzn.to/3obDyow

[@miohmontemayor8909]

U didn’t show where you placed the capacitor…

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

It wasn't required with my lights. It's only needed if the lights flicker or stay on.

[@ARES-ed9fn]

korekt m8

[@cario3257]

Bruh you didn't even show where the capacitor goes

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

I didn't install the capacitor. There was no need.

[@horwyz]

But why??? 😂

[@andrewhayes8469]

Had to stop watching with all that slapping

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

You might have a bit of misophonia?

[@8290Wgu]

must have neutral , title say no

[@baconbuttties]

💡 👍illuminating

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

LOL

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

In light of the video, that's a smart comment, you must be switched on?