What if I want to use it on a dual light switch plate? My porch light and hall light are on the same panel, two switches. Could I still use this? Thank you.

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Bobby · Accepted Answer

If they are on the same plate but 2 separate switches yes. In my case my Wemo is in a 4 switch plate, but I had 4 older style toggle switches. From what I found I had two options, order a special plat that accepts 1 wemo style and 3 older, or do what I did and change out the other 3 switches to the Wemo style. I paid about 10 bucks for the 3 switches and a nice pewter cover and installed it all myself. You need to have a neutral wire, I think they called it, for the Wemo to work. And the Wemo box is big so tucking it all in can be fun. Look up the directions for the Wemo switch and make sure your home has the wire, but as for plates yes it can go into a multi switch plate but your existing switches may be a different style. Hopefully one of the two options I suggested works. Been a few months with the Wemo now and not 1 hiccup. Only think I did was adjust the on/off times for daylight savings but it has worked flawlessly. I have included a pic of the "4 gang wall plate" you'd use with older, in your case a 2 gang wall plate and a pic of my finished install.

Answered by Bobby 12 years ago

EHUnlucky7x9 · Answer

Yes but one switch can only replace one current switch. One wifi switch won't replace two switches.

JimD · Answer

Yes, the WeMo light switch can be used with a dual light switch plate. My front porch and back porch light switches are on the same panel, choosing only to enable the front porch light to be remotely enabled. Since the WeMo Light Switch is square, I changed the back porch light switch to also be square, plus bought a new switch cover that matched the color of both switches.

Answered by JimD 11 years ago

ColbyandAnn · Answer

yes you can. It only takes up the space of one paddle switch.

Chikid28 · Answer

From my understanding what you're trying to do will work. Keep in mind these units are pretty big so it's going to be a tight fit. You can also pair it with IFTTT and add a little more functionality.

You might also want to consider a home controller such as Smartthings or Vera. The reason I say this is because I started with Wemo but I now have a fully automated home using a smart hub and best of all no monthly monitoring fees.

Svghy · Answer

Yes, I have mine in a triple.

AngryAsian · Answer

Yes, I have a four gang plate with 3 wemo light switches on it. The wiring behind the plate will be a tight fit, but you should be able to do it.

Merlin · Answer

Yes. The switch is about the same size as a dimmer switch. The WeMo comes with a snap on face plate which you will discard. I mounted my WeMo in a bank of 3 switches. But I did need to carefully push existing.wires to the side and back of the box to make room for the WeMo. Make sure the power is off when you install especially because it takes some force to push the existing wires out of the way and they are very stiff. I used the handle end of a screwdriver.

Answered by Merlin 11 years ago

BNote · Answer

Can only be used on a single switch, to control a single source. Also not for use to control lighting on a three way switch.

Opie · Answer

They do not work with a dual light switch light. They are only made for a single light switch application.

“What if I want to use it on a dual light switch plate? My porch light and hall light are on the same panel, two switches. Could I still use this? Thank you.”

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