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Two gang switch please help
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard-the-Ninth" data-source="post: 561315" data-attributes="member: 23472"><p>Your current switch is 2 gang 2 way (You can turn the light on from here and turn the light off from over there and vice versa)</p><p></p><p>(Most) Smart switches can not do this, so technically the new switch is of no use to you. BUT if you have a voice assistant, instead of using the switch to operate the light you can ask your voice assistant to operate the light (Via the switch)</p><p></p><p>Also smart switches are deeper than most existing switches, so either a deeper box or a spacer is required. You will also need to disconnect the other switch and make it safe. Unless you have a safe means of testing and isolation you would be better off calling an electrician.</p><p></p><p>You will of course need another voice assistant in the location of where the other switch is, either that or you will have to shout a lot.</p><p></p><p>I changed to smart lamps, much easier. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard-the-Ninth, post: 561315, member: 23472"] Your current switch is 2 gang 2 way (You can turn the light on from here and turn the light off from over there and vice versa) (Most) Smart switches can not do this, so technically the new switch is of no use to you. BUT if you have a voice assistant, instead of using the switch to operate the light you can ask your voice assistant to operate the light (Via the switch) Also smart switches are deeper than most existing switches, so either a deeper box or a spacer is required. You will also need to disconnect the other switch and make it safe. Unless you have a safe means of testing and isolation you would be better off calling an electrician. You will of course need another voice assistant in the location of where the other switch is, either that or you will have to shout a lot. I changed to smart lamps, much easier. :) [/QUOTE]
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