Minka-Aire WC212 3-Speed Fan Forward/Reverse & Up/Down Light Dimmer Wall Control

Exactly duplicates the wireless remote with no concern for batteries wearing out or lost remote and provides a convenient way to turn power off to the whole fan/light unit. Both this switch and the wireless remote still control the fan. Very easy to install. It took me longer to find the correct circuit breaker in to turn off then it did to install the fan control. All parts/supplies needed to install are included except optional electrical tape. Uses wire nuts are used to attach switch leads to house wires. Power switch glows green when on, so it is easy to tell that the master power is on. Comes with both white and ivory faceplate and switch cover. White is installed.

We have several Minka fans around the house and these wall switches are a great way of making sure that you always have the ability to control the fan speed and the dimmer controls without having to locate the wireless remote. I do have one problem with this control though and it's almost a deal breaker. When the on/off switch on the wall control is in the on position the switch lights up with a very bright green LED backlight. I have found no way to disable this and it's so bright in our bedroom that I eventually had to mask off the entire lower part of the remote with electrical tape so that we can leave the fan running at night but not have the green lamp blaring into our eyes.

My advice to Minka is that they need to provide a way to disable the LED so that a user can turn it off if they don't want it (without turning the entire fan off).. I could not even find a way to snip a lead wire, etc, to kill the stupid thing. I'm smart enough to know if my fan is on or off...Read more

Minke has changed their controls. They went from a 4-pin system to an 8-pin system. They are not cross compatible. Check carefully before you install and toss the packaging. It should be clearly stated in the product description but it is not. Buyer beware.