Fan and Light Switch Availability

[soleen]

I am looking to buy two more fan and light switches, but can’t find anywhere. Are there plans for them to become available anytime soon?

[MarkTr322]

Info here on the new approach that’s planned:

Z-Wave 800 Series 2-1 Switch (On/Off & Dimmer) | Project Phoenix

Yeah definitely. We have a new approach to it that we’re RFP’ing. In a nutshell, we will create a dual switch (ie: a switch that controls two loads) that also has the ability to Z-Wave Associate with a canopy module (sold separately). This way we can kill two birds with one stone. Sell a dual switch that can control two loads while also having the flexibility to use the switch as a fan/light combo. Hopefully I explained that well enough. The upgrade here is that we won’t be using RF to commu…

[soleen]

Does this mean that the current model of fan/light is not going to be available at all? I have three installed in my home, and would need one more, I wish I could order the same one to match the others…

[hydro311]

Correct - that original model won’t get another production run, so your best bet is to watch for someone selling one. When the 800-series ZW version and/or zigbee version is released, there will likely be an uptick of folks replacing the original version.

[joe.bartlett]

Bummer. I also have 2 of the Fan & Light switches and have been waiting for them to be back in stock because I need 4 more. How about a trade in on the old switches? I want them to match.