Upgrade Your Home to a Smart Home: How to Prepare for Smart Switches
Everyone wants a “Smarter” home! Swapping your traditional light switches for Smart Switches is the easiest way to start. But before you make the switch, here is what you need to know. Simon has put together a simple guide for both new homeowners and renovators.
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- For New Home Builders – Plan Ahead for the Great Future
If you are currently wiring your home and deciding between regular or smart switches, our top tip is to Pull a Neutral Wire (N-Wire) to every switch point.
- Why Neutral?: Most Smart Switches require a constant power supply to stay connected to Zigbee. Having a Neutral wire ensures maximum stability.
- Pro Tip: Even if you aren’t installing smart switches today, have your electrician pull the Neutral wire and wrap it with electrical tape for now. This makes your home “Smart-Ready” whenever you’re ready to upgrade!
- For Home Renovators – Upgrading Your Current Home
Want to swap your existing switches for smart ones? Check your wiring first:
- With Neutral Wire: You can install any standard Smart Switch. It’s reliable and easy.
- Without Neutral Wire: You can use “No-Neutral” models. However, please note that 2-way switching (like hallway lights) and scene switches are not supported without a Neutral wire. For the best experience, we recommend having an electrician pull an additional Neutral wire to the box.
Why Choose Simon Smart Switches?
Experience ultimate convenience with these features:
- Voice Control: Just say “Hey Siri, turn off the lights” without getting off the couch.
- Scheduling: Set your outdoor lights to turn on at sunset and off at sunrise automatically is the absolute convenient.
- Smart Scenes: Create a “Welcome” scene when entering the house or “Leave Home” scene to turn off all the lights in a single tap without needing to switch off one by one.
Recommended Models of Simon Smart Switches to Compliment Your Home Design
- Simon 52S: Sleek and modern, designed for Rectangular mounting boxes (2×4)
- Simon i7: Elegant and premium, designed for Square mounting boxes (3×3)
Make your home smarter today with Simon’s high-quality smart switches!
