QIACHIP Upgraded WiFi Universal Ceiling Fan Light Remote Control Kit with Mute, Timing Function, Wireless APP Controllor Compatible for Alexa 2 Pack

When I purchased this device there were no reviews. Against my better judgement, I purchased 6 of these because I was so desperate for a better solution, and if it worked, I didn't want to have to wait more weeks for another shipment from China and I put all my faith in this device. I thought, 'for that price, there's no way this could be good'.I needed a solution to replace my bluetooth Hunter Simple connect devices with something that had wifi. I searched for weeks and could only find a device that cost $70.00 with a company that I had never heard of. Then a few days later, the Amazon algorithm put this device in front of me. I was very skeptical at first with somewhat vague details and no reviews, at this price. Once I saw that it was controlled by the Smart Life app by Tuya, my confidence in this product was immediately boosted and I spent over $100.00 on 6 of them. *note* If you look in the smartlife app, you will not see a ceiling fan option and this worried me. It connects under the 'fan' icon that looks like a tabletop fan, but it will correct the icon to a ceiling fan once installed.I nervously awaited their long journey from China, knowing that I just threw away $100.00. They finally got here and I was absolutely beside myself excited to see if this device lives up to what is advertised.Let me tell you......it is. I installed 3 of them in 45 minutes and couldn't believe how easily they connected to smart life. They were immediately recognized by Alexa and respond to voice commands and smart home automations.Now, for the stuff that I wasn't expecting (none of which is problem for me).1. It comes with no wire nuts (I already had them from my hunter connect)2. The wires are a little on the thin side and will not take a lot of abuse without restripping (twist them up tight and you'll be fine)3. The device makes a click sound when you turn on/off the light or fan (similar to what you hear inside a TPlink). It also has a beeping but you can easily turn that off in the app.4. No screw for the remote bracket (I've never mounted a remote bracket in my life)5. No remote batteries (good thing I had 12 triple A's laying around for the 6 remotes)6. The fan light can be independently named within the native app but the light isn't passed through to Alexa. On my old fans there was a switch for the fan and another for the light on all my fans. This means I've been unable to control my fan light with my voice via Alexa. This is kindof a bummer but I really don't use the fan lights much and I have faith that Tuya and Alexa will get together and fix it (their other integrations are pretty good). Edit 7-9-19: a few days after install, Alexa started allowing the fan lights to pass through as their own devices. You will most likely have to rename them in Alexa because the SmartLife app has a very low character limit for the light name. For example 'Office Light' will only come out to be 'Office Lig'. Just rename it in Alexa so she knows what you're talking about (the native app doesn't matter),These aren't what I'd consider drawbacks, just unexpected things that other people might not be expecting.I'm somewhat of a smart home aficionado and I'm incredibly pleased with my purchase. The functionality is better than Hunter Simple Connect. This was a tremendous value and I'd highly recommend.Also, the two problems I was trying to solve (multi-remote interference) and switching off Bluetooth devices which blast the signal everywhere and interfere with other fans has all been corrected with this solution.

It was fairly easy to take the ceiling fans down to get to the old remote box. Instructions did not include how to put the box in pairing mode (push the light and fan HI buttons together on the remote until you hear 3 beeps) but an Amazon search within the product page gave the answer. Started the app up and it wouldn't connect, 3 times! I was putting my email password in instead of my 2.4g password. Then it worked the immediately. Named the fans in the app to One Fan and Two Fan incase I want to use Alexa in the future. Will be able to cool the room down while we're traveling now!

There is not much anyone can say about a fan controller except that it works. This one works.Of most interest to buyers is that there are absolutely no instructions of any sort. This might put off less experienced smart home converts, but it shouldn't. first install the controller. it is a standard size so if you already have a fan with a remote, it is easy to replace the old one with the new one. All the wires are color coded and marked, so nothing confusing there.1. Download the "smart life" app for your cell phone through the Play Store for Android or equivalent for IOS. (just search for "smart life".2. Start the app and set it to search for fans under the small home appliances group. Use the desktop fan as your category.3. You need to set the controller to pairing mode. Hold down the light and fan HI buttons together on the fan remote until it emits 3 beeps. (This can take up to 10 seconds). The app will search for new devices and this can tak an awful long time. Once it is found, you can edit the device name and light name also.4. The app will find and install the controller and usually Alexa catches up and installs it into Alexa devices. It should install as 2 devices: a fan and a light. Sometimes it only installs the fan and not the light, then try installing it again.5. Use the alexa app to turn on the fan and/or the light. All done.If you are installing more than one controller, it can get a bit confusing for Alexa and for you as well. As soon as you mention "fan", Alexa will see she has more than one and everything goes downhill from there. I seem to have solved that problem by creating a routine that triggers both fans. The trick is to not use the word fan in your command. I say "ceiling fan" and this works. You can control fan speed and light dimmer from Alexa. Each has 3 speeds.The only negative thing I can say (except for the no instructions) is that the remotes are permanently set to the controller so getting a replacement remote would not be possible. This is not anything to worry about if you are installing it in a smart home but might deter folks who just want to use the remote. It also means that if you have more than one fan in a room, it is not possible to set the remote codes so you can operate both fans with the same remote.Aside from that really minor thing, this is excellent value and easy to install. At this price, they are a bargain.Aside from that, it is refreshingly easy to install aside from occasional hiccups installing the light into Alexa. And, at this price, if you need to replace the remote, just buy another controller and remote.The control installs through the "smart life" app which is available for android and IOS cell phones, or it can be added as a skill in Alexa.

This was too big for my fan so I stuck it in the ceiling and ran wires through ceiling electrical box. I have 3 way switch for my light so since there is only one wire for line voltage I could not use the light which is ok with me. If you’ve installed a ceiling fan this is no problem. Still fairly easy even if you haven’t. Pairing with smart life was very easy especially since I already use the app. Alexa automatically put this in because smart life skill is active.One funny thing:I say Alexa turn ceiling fan to low. “OK”Alexa turn ceiling fan to high. “OK”Alexa turn ceiling fan to medium. “I don’t know how to set ceiling fan to that setting”Turns out I have to say turn ceiling fan to 1, 2 or 3. Not even level 1, etc. as it is labeled in smart life. Overall I’m satisfied.