Adding a wireless switch in garage

[chatlow]

Hi

I have an led batten light in our garage controlled by 1 switch near the main door. Would really like to add a second switch on the other side of the garage, where the second door is. Could I connect a wireless receiver to the existing switch somehow (then mount the wireless switch next to this other door) or is there a better option?

 

[Wayners]

Run another cable for two-way switching an option? Won't ever fail it play up and easy enough.
Run some cable conduit tubing from switch up wall tidy

 

[chatlow]

thought about that and I'm tempted. Bit more faff, so just wanted to rule out a wireless option if it wouldn't work. I suspect I would need 'just' need to tap into the existing switch and add add the receiver into there, so both switch and receiver are live - but was hoping for confirmation

 

[ETAF]

you may need a neutral and that may not be at the switch

 

[chatlow]

you may need a neutral and that may not be at the switch

will check it today and see how it's wired. I know the house in approx 30 years old, so has a slightly older loop setup with older wiring

 

[pete01]

You could try this, the receiver would go at the light were you definitely have a neutral.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEWENWILS-Wireless-Light-Switch-UHWLS21D-White/dp/B08S2PMJSS/ref=asc_df_B08S2PMJSS?mcid=1a0af95b6fee3de68168fa3bb3baac79&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697296921979&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17321531956050709312&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006524&hvtargid=pla-1588087960511&psc=1&gad_source=1

 

[chatlow]

You could try this, the receiver would go at the light were you definitely have a reciever.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEWENWILS-Wireless-Light-Switch-UHWLS21D-White/dp/B08S2PMJSS/ref=asc_df_B08S2PMJSS?mcid=1a0af95b6fee3de68168fa3bb3baac79&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697296921979&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17321531956050709312&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006524&hvtargid=pla-1588087960511&psc=1&gad_source=1

Sorry I should have mentioned that this is what I was referring to by wireless receiver
In fact, this exact one. Hoping I could splice into the current switch and connect it to this, so both switch and receiver are live

 

[Taylortwocities]

Many wireless switches need a WiFi signal. Do you have WiFi in the garage?

 

[chatlow]

Many wireless switches need a WiFi signal. Do you have WiFi in the garage?

I do, yes. But a lot of them (the one above included) use an RF signal to communicate

 

[Taylortwocities]

Many wireless switches need a WiFi signal. Do you have WiFi in the garage?

Also, as mentioned, you need to have a neutral at the switch. Do you? Photos please.

Had to smile, the device says “no wiring required” but the receiver has 4 Terminals on it. I kinda think these are for wires…!

 

[pete01]

Sorry I should have mentioned that this is what I was referring to by wireless receiver
In fact, this exact one. Hoping I could splice into the current switch and connect it to this, so both switch and receiver are live

I dont get you, why not just fit the receiver in the light and put the 2 switches where you like.

 

[chatlow]

I dont get you, why not just fit the receiver in the light and put the 2 switches where you like.

it's a hard wired light in our garage going to a single gang switch. I'm looking to add another switch (ideally wireless) to the setup

 

[pete01]

I'm not sure what you want then I'll leave it to the others, my suggestion you could have done in half hour.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Also, as mentioned, you need to have a neutral at the switch. Do you? Photos please.

 

[yorksbuilder]

Either go with Wayners suggestion or petes one.

I use these, they work great
Thinkbee Wireless Switch, 80~275V Remote Light Switch Kit, Quick Create or Relocate On/Off RF Switch for Lamp up to 1000W, No Wiring Easy-Installing Portable Waterproof Remote Control Up to 1300ft, A https://amzn.eu/d/ettLOzC