If I use one remote to operate two Minka fans, will both fans only operate in tandem-- on same setting at same time?
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Hi Barbara, I have that scenario on my porch (2 fans, 1 remote). Although technically you COULD have each fan on a different speed with one remote, it's a little tricky. If you're in the same room with one remote that's programmed to the same frequency as both fans, they tend to both respond to the remote. At my place I always want them in tandem. But yeah I guess you could position the remote in a way that one fan receives the input and not the other. The remotes are really easy to pair with a fan (or fans) by the way. There are simple instructions in the remote manual, and there's no ladder necessary :) Hi Barbara, I have that scenario on my porch (2 fans, 1 remote). Although technically you COULD have each fan on a different speed with one remote, it's a little tricky. If you're in the same room with one remote that's programmed to the same frequency as both fans, they tend to both respond to the remote. At my place I always want them in tandem. But yeah I guess you could position the remote in a way that one fan receives the input and not the other. The remotes are really easy to pair with a fan (or fans) by the way. There are simple instructions in the remote manual, and there's no... » Read More Hi Barbara, I have that scenario on my porch (2 fans, 1 remote). Although technically you COULD have each fan on a different speed with one remote, it's a little tricky. If you're in the same room with one remote that's programmed to the same frequency as both fans, they tend to both respond to the remote. At my place I always want them in tandem. But yeah I guess you could position the remote in a way that one fan receives the input and not the other. The remotes are really easy to pair with a fan (or fans) by the way. There are simple instructions in the remote manual, and there's no ladder necessary :) « Show Less
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If both fan wall controllers and the remote have the same dip switch settings they should operate "as one".. however I would recommend a remote for each fan so they can run independently. I have three fans on our porch and having them independent of each other is well worth the price of the extra remote.
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The fan will come paired to a remote. it will not work with both fans. There may be a way to reprogram the remote with DIP switches? The manual or a call to Minka will answer this.
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Actually, I believe the question itself is flawed. Why purchase an "extra" transmitter if you want both fans to work on a single remote? Yes, two fans can be operated with a single remote but it will not take long until they are out of sync with each other. Press the light button and one light will come on as the other goes off. If you have at least one on a wall switch then it is relatively easy to get them back into sync. Just change the codes within the fan unit to be the same as within the transmitter. You probably will not like the results because of them getting out of sync often. Actually, I believe the question itself is flawed. Why purchase an "extra" transmitter if you want both fans to work on a single remote? Yes, two fans can be operated with a single remote but it will not take long until they are out of sync with each other. Press the light button and one light will come on as the other goes off. If you have at least one on a wall switch then it is relatively easy to get them back into sync. Just change the codes within the fan unit to be the same as within the transmitter. You probably will not like the results because of them getting out of sync... » Read More Actually, I believe the question itself is flawed. Why purchase an "extra" transmitter if you want both fans to work on a single remote? Yes, two fans can be operated with a single remote but it will not take long until they are out of sync with each other. Press the light button and one light will come on as the other goes off. If you have at least one on a wall switch then it is relatively easy to get them back into sync. Just change the codes within the fan unit to be the same as within the transmitter. You probably will not like the results because of them getting out of sync often. « Show Less
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I don't know if it can control more than one fan, you can go to the company web site and look at the FAQ's.
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No. Each strip needs it's own remote, or all strip must very on same AC supply. Remotes operate on individual frequencies and each one received is random, can't specify the frequency, so getting two on the same frequency is rare at best.
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I only have one, but I think that the remote controls have the same frequency and as such it will turn on and off both at the same time.
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Yes, if you have the lights and fan wired together it will delay them both. However, I had to return 2 of a total of 4 switches. They seem to be poorly made, and the timer function is very quick to fail. Just had to return them to Amazon as non-functioning and they promptly replaced them.
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I have a MinkaAire fan in the other room and this remote worked. It really depends on the receiver. My MinkaAire fan had an older receiver with 4 dip switches like the remote. When I matched the dip switches it worked. If it doesn't work at first, it may help to turn off the circuit breaker to the fan for a few minutes and turning it back on.
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I don't know what kind of remote the Minka-aire fan uses, but this comes with a transmitter (remote) and receiver. The receiver goes in the fan unit. If you know how to replace the receiver in your fan, you should be able to substitute this one, then the remote will work. Good luck!
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You can use a universal remote. I took the remotes out of my old fans ( different brand ) and put them in these fans. Works better than the old ones.
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No the wall switch will only allow the fan to turn on or off. For all speed adjustments and for the light, it only works off the included remote control. We were told that the remote wall switch sold my Minka would control all functions but Mink doesn't make a wall controller for this fan. Great fan though. Super quiet.
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I have four Minka fans in different rooms of the house, and have reprogrammed the remotes to prevent interference. It is pretty simple to do. There's little toggle switches in the remote that you can flip, and the fan "learns" the new code.
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Probably not because this controller is a wireless remote control and unless your two fans are wired in series, the switch will only control one fan that the receiver unit is wired to. If the receiver can be wired so that it can send current to both fans when the switches are turned on, then it may work.
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Yes. One remote will control them all, but not all at once. Each one has to be set individually. To control them, you have to point the controller directly into the bulb. Good news is, that once set, they remember the last setting when you turn them back on, and you will have 4 or 5 spare remotes.
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you have a remote for each fan or light - it only works with the one it's programmed to - you have to match the little bar settings in the remote to the bar settings in the fan or light. hope this helps....Bobby
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Hi, yes this is normal. It only polls one fan, the other fan is slaved to that fan. It cannot make them both spin at independent speeds.
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yes, I have 4 controlers and was able to simply copy the primary controller to the secondary controller. NOTE: it works best when they send and receive at the exact same time so under the instructions hit the last number in the "code" on both remotes at the same time.
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You can get remote seperate. I caution you this fan is nice looking but a bit noisey