Adding a wireless remote to control a ceiling fan

What you’ll need

• A compatible fan speed control
• The wall bracket and screws
• The included battery

Step by step

1. 1

   Confirm compatibility first

   These remotes pair with a specific matching fan speed control. Check that you have — or are buying — the right one.

2. 2

   Fit the battery and pair

   Follow the pairing sequence in the instructions, usually holding a button on the remote near the fan control.

3. 3

   Test every speed

   Cycle through all speeds and off before mounting anything, so you are not unscrewing a bracket later.

4. 4

   Mount it at switch height

   Put the bracket beside the room's existing light switch. That is where people instinctively reach.

5. 5

   Set your normal speed

   Find the lowest speed that still feels comfortable and treat that as the default rather than high.

Energy-saving tips

• A convenient control is what makes a fan get used instead of the air conditioner.
• Add a second remote for a large room so nobody crosses it to change speed.
• Keep a spare coin cell with the fan's paperwork.