abakedapplepie

abakedapplepie t1_je9vb1a wrote

The most correct answer is to run 3-wire from the switch to the fan, or at least check and see if you already have 3-wire and it was just tied together.

If you only h ave 2-wire going to the fan, there should be enough room in the canopy for a controller module.

You should look into a remote-controlled or smart fan controllers, they sell some that have an in-canopy module with separate controlled outputs for lights and fan speed.

Non-smart radio frequency Hunter brand remote controller

Example smart controller Another example smart controller

There is also a device that I have personally been waiting to buy but will seemingly never get back in stock, the Innovelli smart controller

You can also use the OEM remote controller such as the Hunter above with the Bond device that adds smart control to your RF fan controllers

One other option is to use Shelly smart relays inside the fan canopy connected to the lights and the fan motor, this will work if the canopy is not sized to fit a full sized fan controller inside.

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