Convert Remote Ceiling Fan To Wall Switch

It can be accomplished by removing the remote receiver and reconnecting the wires to the appropriate colored wires in the ceiling that run to the desired switch.

Convert remote ceiling fan to wall switch.

Changing a ceiling fan to remote control is an excellent solution for many applications but especially in a bedroom where the switch is by the. 1 flip off the circuit breaker controlling the wall switch in the room. In the ceiling box you ll likely find the 12 3 cable from the switch box. Converting remote control operated ceiling fans to switch operated fans is a fairly simple project for most ceiling fan models.

You can wire a new ceiling fan with a remote to a wall switch or retrofit an older fan to accept an aftermarket remote kit. If the existing fixture uses a remote module you ll likely find that either the black or red wire from the 12 3 cable is simply capped off.