Wi fi switch in 4 gang box

[David Paul]

All the home automation switches I’ve seen go in a single gang box. How does one go about putting one in a multi gang box? What about the face plate?
Thanks.......

 

[ABSTIFFGS]

It simply replaces a single switch. There should be no issue. Swap one for one. I have a 3 gang box with 2 Decora switches and 1 wifi switch. I just used a 3 gang Decora style faceplate. Unless I'm misunderstanding your question.

 

[David Paul]

It simply replaces a single switch. There should be no issue. Swap one for one. I have a 3 gang box with 2 Decora switches and 1 wifi switch. I just used a 3 gang Decora style faceplate. Unless I'm misunderstanding your question.

I see how that would work withe the Decora switches. Where I’m looking is in the garage that have 4 standard single pole switches in a 4 gang box with a single face plate.

 

[The Cobbler]

you need a cover like [https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leviton-4-...916215?hash=item284f7763b7:g:n1oAAOSw5nxacd8T

 

[David Paul]

Well that was easy........thanks ABSTIFFGS and Cobbler.......
Problem solved in less than an hour.. typical GJ.......

 

[ard]

lol. Usually in minutes.

It was a slow sunday...

 

[dogdog]

any plastic face plate would work, I think the metal ones will block or cut down the wifi signal.

 

[purplezr2]

I would just replace with all decora switches and buy a 4 gang decora plate

 

[moparfreak]

I'm in the same situation. I've got a 4 gang in my shop w/ standard type switch on it, and I want to change one of them to a decora style wifi. I came across the faceplate linked here, but unfortunately the one I need to change is one of the middle ones, and that box is so stuffed full of wires it'd be a supreme hassle to re-locate all the switches. So, I'm just going to put in the wifi and then replace the other ones from standard switch to decora style switch....either way looking forward to the ability to control shop lights w/o having to run back in there to turn them off.

Also, one more note, is to put your phone up to the switch, and if you don't have at least 65% or so wireless reception on your phone, you may need to consider relocating your wireless router or adding in an extender. I'm going to have to do that as the switch is in the far end of the shop, and only gets 1 bar worth of wifi signal from my house' router which is in the basement on the other end of the house...

 

[Brian_WK]

Pass and seymour sectional wall plates can be configured to your needs. They are kinda ugly though as you can see the seams.

Brian

 

[moparfreak]

Brian,

Great idea, I will take a look at this. The seams wouldn't bother me for a shop setting.