This Fan Has Solved All the Smart Fan Problems

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00:00 Smart Fan Problems
01:55 Hunter Fan Install
03:31 Fan Functions
04:29 Simple Connect App Setup
06:58 Google Assistant
08:56 Amazon Alexa
10:22 Apple HomeKit
11:40 Remote Control
14:26 Wall Control
18:24 Review
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[@FranklynGrullon]

I also installed 3 Hunter Wi-Fi smart fans. They’re nice. I also installed the simple connect app and got it working with Alexa. Then I bought bond a little hub which covers 2,500 sq ft and can control up to 30 fans. It learns a whole ton of remotes/frequencies and makes old remote fans smart. Put’s it all in Alexa. It picked up the hunter fan remote and all of its functions in the bond app and also my other fans. Works great.

[@bagrubmeister4973]

Thanks Brett just what I was looking for and wanted to see how it worked, also love the brilliant control with switch. I am using brilliant and love it!! I also have 19 smart switches love them. Can set them to be dimmable or just on and off and they have built in motion sensors

[@TechSteve]

Finally everything built in, great video Brett 🔥🔥🔥

[@lany_07gaming]

Cool,great review as always for the fan.👍🔥

[@zero_cool]

Nice setup. In my case, I bought a modern dumb fan (with no pull chains and a remote control I didn't install), and a Treatlife fan/light smart wall switch. The Treatlife switch looks super clean and modern and allows me to adjust both the light dimming level and fan speed. I decided not to install the remote control that came with the fan because it would mess up the smart setup, but also because remotes get misplaced and I can always use my phone as remote, or the Google Assistant (or Alexa) for voice controls.

[@topperdude2007]

Good to see Hunter getting into Smart Tech. If they haven't already, hope they come out with kit to retrofit their existing fans to make them smart. I know it is possible (I built a working prototype for one of their fans in our "smart research lab" before switching to Dyson) and it might be a missed opportunity if Hunter expects customers with perfectly working fans to go through "planned obsolescence upgrade" to get smart technology in their fans. Great video as always, Brett! 👍

[@chrmnxpnoy]

I just bought three Hunter Gallatin fans at Costco that was on sale last month and they've been great :)

[@merrickbryan85]

Virtual switches between ST/alexa can link it to your temp sensors to make the fan more automated. Fairly easy to set up if you are into smart homes. I do the same set up with my dumb fan linked to a BOND RF controller. 90% of my fan usage happen automatically thanks to ST/alexa or bond.

[@sweet69chevelle]

Great video as usual. Can you set the fan to come on when the temp on your nest thermostat reaches a certain temp?

[@franka1648]

First off, great video. I purchased that fan, but hated the light. It does not look good or generate enough light on a lower ceiling. The other issue I had was that the wall switch did not have the load for the fan. I ended returing the fan, purchased a Smart WiFi Ceiling Fan Remote Control Kit for $30 on Amazon and installed with my original fan. It works great.

[@TechWithBrett]

Good to hear your review. The fan light has been a big improvement for us. I still have one of those I need to try out.

[@KnightcastThePit]

Is it possible to use this fan with a Lutron fan switch and Lutron dimmer switch? I have a similar Hunter fan but am running into issues with the Lutron switches working. Lutron said it may be because of the receiver in the fan. Is there a way to disable this?

[@ChristopherFaubel]

Just bought it because of this video. Thanks

[@TechWithBrett]

Enjoy!

[@curtishitchcock1455]

I have all Google Smart Devices including smoke detectors. Do you know if the smoke detector goes off, if it shuts down the fan? My Nest does and I didn't even know that was a feature or that I needed it. But, a super smart and logical idea!

[@heyitsbroski]

Nice fan.

[@Trial_Master]

I use a Bond hub to control my fans. I’m wanting to add a thermometer to the mix to automate fans can anyone suggest a good product? I see Eve are popular but only work with HomeKit.

[@craigs.4302]

Meh? I just bought a generic Hampton Bay fan for $90, the Bond Timing Remote (you have) for $60 and 3 Hue Bulbs along with a $40 Lutron Aurora dimmer that locks the single toggle switch into the always on up position at the wall. No fan control switch on the wall, but voice control works fine. Homebridge'ed the Bond controller into Homekit etc. I could just add an Aqara 4-button remote and control the speeds via Homekit.

[@durtydeedsREI]

So, why didn't you use the existing box to install the bracket? Was it just too big?

[@leonburke6432]

love

[@navdaman4431]

I have a question what happens to your second wall switch if originally you’re dumb fan was controlled by a switch on the wall that turned on the fan and the other switch turned on the light do one of your switches go to waste and become a useless switch?

[@jorgelayon2324]

I LIKE THE HUNTER VERY MUCHE

[@bri.a2k]

Home Depot sells Hampton Bay smart fans that are affordable $200 and under. Multiple options

[@user-fn5ip5oe7l]

Hello Great video. Once you install the wall control are you now able to use both the remote AND wall control? I read on one Hunter review that on some models you cannot.

[@TechWithBrett]

This might be true but I believe both of mine were able to work at the same time. We moved so I can't test.

[@ScottSchramm]

Does this work with Home Assistant?

[@johnthroneberry7212]

So much better than going through hoops with a Bond device that doesn’t actually know if the light is off or on, or if the blades are spinning at some variable speed

[@faengelm]

John. Yep, the toggle light on the fan control is a problem with Bond. On my fan remote, there is only a toggle button for light, so that is what Bond emulates. Alexa can control my fan speed through Bond, but not the direction as my fan remote also doesn't have that feature. I think mine is a physical switch on top of the fan.

[@PatHiggins-Mayo]

Nice one Brett. Really enjoyed this one.. It has to be said that making a home smart is not for the "ordinary" person... I spent 40 minutes today trying to connect a new Robus smart bulb to my network 😩😩😩

[@TechWithBrett]

I'm glad you understand what I have to go through on a daily basis. I do try to find devices that are easy to set up, but that is not always possible.

[@PatHiggins-Mayo]

@@TechWithBrett hehehe.. I feel your pain...

[@SBPepperminion]

Is wifi required or can you just use the remote?

[@accordxtc319]

Sonoff iFan04 makes any fan smart, works with any voice assistant, has RF remote and is WifFi. Works with Home Assistant too. Best part is $30

[@faengelm]

Hi Bret. I use the Bond fan controller with Alexa to control all of my ceiling fans. In addition to voice and timed control, I've added a means to detect the HVAC fan running and then turn on the ceiling fans

[@TechWithBrett]

That's pretty sweet. I have been using one of those as well on a different fan and my main complaint is the light switch can still easily be turned off.

[@faengelm]

@@TechWithBrett Yep, the light switch being turned off is real problem as it is with smart bulbs. I use those plastic switch guards on Amazon.

[@ScarpaProperties]

Frank how do you do that?

[@faengelm]

@@ScarpaPropertiesCory. I detected the HVAC running with a YoLink temp sensor in a room vent. I tried vibration sensors on the HVAC fan housing, but the results were intermittent

[@bradroth7005]

I too use Bond home bridge for fans and lights with Google home, and love it. I just cover the original light switch on the wall.

[@usa-earth]

Are you able to connect older fans (both Hunter and others or just Hunter) to Alexa, etc using the Hunter wall installed WiFi remote or it only this model that connects via the Hunter app to voice assistants? When are you doing part 2 of your smart home setup for that guy? I'm looking forward to seeing how it goes.

[@TechWithBrett]

The Wall Control only acts as a remote for Hunter fans, sadly it doesn't make them smart. I do have another video coming in the next month about all the other ways to make fans smart.

[@usa-earth]

@@TechWithBrett Cool, thanks Brett!, we're in the process of building a home and getting the ceiling fans smart would be nice... Most other lighting in the home will be smart or via PIR switches. No word on your other smart home setup video yet? No problem, believe me, I understand the time it takes to get someone set up...

[@Bigglare]

sloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow. Great video. I may have to look into this. Hunter fans always had problems with smart switch dimming process so I normally avoid them. BATTERIES IN A WALL SWITCH? Is that made by Hue?

[@AaronIshcomer]

Does the app work with no internet?

[@AdamJakowenko]

No contest the best part of this whole video is when you whisper Alexa 😆

[@TechWithBrett]

Haha!

[@tomernassi]

Do you know there's a product that does it for all fans for like 20usd?

[@TechWithBrett]

I have one of these I need to test out.

[@pomonabill220]

Wifi and cloud based takes a LOOOOOONNGGG time to respond!

[@AlexCrews]

That isfan tastic‘s😂😂

[@donnycasey6613]

So no options for Samsung SmartThings integration?

[@TechWithBrett]

Not that I could find.

[@razorcool5011]

When Hunter sent you the fan did you get to choose what fan you wanted

[@midnight94387]

Why does your fan go the other way for a second then a different way when turned on

[@JohnnyLeuthard]

I have to say I think my favorite part of this video is when the little kid was twerking. LOL I'm trying to find a decent ceiling fan that isn't relient on an internet connection. I'm really sick of everything requiring an account to sign into and send all my data. Being able to use it while at home and if internet is unavailable is 1/2 the issue. the other is having my home opened up to every single device app and vendor I need to log into. The more places that are connected to my home the more vulnerabilities there are OR the ability to lose my automation. Look at what Amazon did to that guy who they mistakenly labeled a racist because a driver misheard an automated response from the doorbell.

[@cooliipie]

Looks pretty cool! but it bothers me how you named it couch and kitchen depending on if it's light or fan instead of using one or the other for both 😳

[@TechWithBrett]

I ended up changing the names a few times while making the video. If I only had one fan then Fan would have worked and I had to give the light a unique name because Kitchen Light would turn off all the kitchen lights.

[@xm9g]

I'm a fan

[@kevpaulsen]

The only things I don't like about the smart switch is that you have to remove the switch from the wall to change batteries and it's too easy for someone to hit that Power button. Altho they weren't smart switches, I've seen in-wall remotes for fans that use coin-sized batteries accessible from the front of the switch and a hidden "Power" switch.

[@loganzhauntz675]

RIP old Hunter antero

[@Randy2747]

No thermostat? 😞

[@cdarrigo]

It looks like there is notable lag between issuing the command on your phone and the response from the fan. In the video its difficult to see the actual light dimming, so I can't comment on that response time, but the actions of starting the fan seem somewhat delayed. Have you noticed this in your daily use, or is this an artifact of the video? It looks like you didn't have to do anything special to balance the fan (which is great). My fan is 27 feet in the air, so maybe its one of those times you pay someone to install something for you. Can you share pricing information? Is the smart wall switch a separate purchase?

[@TechWithBrett]

Great questions. The delay improved after initial setup but it is still there when using my Android device. When using my iPad integrated with HomeKit it was much faster to respond. The fan always does take a couple of seconds to engage. The Wall Control is a separate purchase but there are a few fan models that come with the fan. Learn more here: SimpleConnect Fan: geni.us/2VE3× Hunter Universal Wall Control: geni. us/RHOqs62

[@leonburke6432]

Brett

[@RyderCragie]

Why does it start spinning one way and then it spins the opposite way?

[@TechWithBrett]

I'm not sure why it does it when turning on but it must be because the fan supports changing rotation from the remote. It probably has a default direction and then needs to check it's memory each time it turns on.

[@johnthroneberry7212]

Optical illusion.

[@RyderCragie]

@@johnthroneberry7212, that could be the case in a video, but judging by Brett's comment it happens in person.

[@RyderCragie]

@@TechWithBrett, maybe they should set the "default" position as not reversed rather than reversed? That would make more sense since I imagine most people use it not reversed. I'll send feedback.

[@RyderCragie]

​@@locoman5505, ah okay. The more you know! Lol.

[@InfamousElGuapo]

Inovelli makes a great controller that can be used with existing fans to make dumbs fans smart.

[@TechWithBrett]

Testing that out in the bedroom. It has a ton of settings.

[@InfamousElGuapo]

@@TechWithBrett I've had one for a little over a year and plan on converting all my fans. They're great options if you want light and fan control with only one hot wire going to the fan. It integrated great with my Hubitat/Google Home.

[@twobluestripes]

I am wanting to try that as well!

[@InfamousElGuapo]

@@twobluestripes What I liked about it is you can add it to virtually any (non DC motor) fan. Also the big plus, is it only takes up a single slot in a box. It was really well thought out.

[@burndatl]

Carro has much nicer looking smart fans. Inexpensive too

[@egesanli619]

As I remember, LG had a smart fan already

[@trevorwysomierski2056]

Well there's a mini force and what is it called undermine and there's a mini Ford poop naughty ee be nice of Santa cuz the elves are watching you off the mess

[@googlehas]

I decided to wait because they made a water Then it looks diawish in different rooms and they have a lot of different collaborations too that you've You can put one in your bedroom living room wherever and the whole world And you can use one app for all of them

[@ivettesantana4319]

at almost $400 we ok with a smart bulb and alexa lol

[@ScarpaProperties]

Alas, it has an integrated light which means no Hue bulbs.

[@TechWithBrett]

Yep. I guess if I were to use hue bulbs in a fan I would want the lights wired to be permanently on which could be done if you have enough wires going to the fan.

[@ScarpaProperties]

@@TechWithBrett Right now I use a Hunter fan with A19 so I can have Hue bulbs, use a Bond for integration with Alexa, keep a cover over my light switch so it stays on, and a Flic button to control the Hue bulbs and ceiling fan if someone is smart home struggling lol.

[@quickstaz]

Wish it was a better looking fan

[@bigpapa21tx1]

that’s wack. you should be able to connect the wall switch to all your assistants so you don’t have to worry about if the power is on or off and try to use remote. Just get a smart switch and use a dumb fan that has a dimmable light.

[@samyan7156]

Hi, I am a ceiling fans seller in Amazon.The reason we contact you is we ganna to send you a ceiling fans we newly design for free. we want you to make a video to show how to install our fans Looking for your reply!

[@samyan7156]

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[@earthboundcarson567]

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[@lewiskelly14]

Basically a sponsored video

[@TechWithBrett]

If you consider a free product sponsored then yes. I said everything I needed to say about it, both good and bad.

[@trevorwysomierski2056]

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