So, unfortunately the fans my SO purchased are based upon style and function and she refuses to take the smart home into account. As she puts it, its my job to make it smart after the fact.
Is there a way to make these fans smart?
They are wifi and there is a mobile app.
Right now they are hooked up to a traditional switch - which is actually somewhat annoying because if the switch needs to be "on" for me to be able to control them via the app. Can I install a Lutron fan switch? Would that help?
Or am I stuck using the Fanimation app, separate from HE to control these, and I lost out on any integration into rule machine?
In order to use a Lutron switch, you will have to ensure that the Wifi controller is bypassed (or not installed at all). The power will need to go directly from the switch to the motor.
It appears that Fanimation “Smart” Fans work with Amazon Alexa. So, one possibility is to use virtual Hubitat devices to trigger Alexa Routines to control the fan. While not ideal, many others have done similar integrations successfully.
