Panasonic light switch "Link Plus" that smares the light of the room without a power supply work

　When the house is smart, you can operate various things such as smart plugs and smart remote controls with smartphones, but lights are difficult.The reason is that the operation of the smart switch you put on is complicated, and it is very difficult to replace the wall switches with smartly.

　First of all, when the lighting in the room is smart, there is usually no place to install a smart switch, and there is only a Wi-Fi-compatible ceiling light.In that case, the remote control must be pasted on the wall, and the operation must be decided only with the remote control.I will do it.

　If the wall switch itself is replaced with a smart switch, there is also a problem.It is natural that you have to work with a license for an electrician, or you have to ask an electrician, but the switch on the wall is just switched in series in one of the power lines toward the lights, and wiring is wiring.There is only a place to put it in series.Generally, a smart switch requires a power supply in addition to the switch contact point that is cut off, and it cannot be operated because it cannot be powered even if it is replaced with a switch only in the series.

　In some cases, the power supply can be removed, such as when there is an outlet around, but in many cases it is necessary to draw a power supply line to install a smart switch, and in some cases, the wall does not break.I can't.

　There is a "two -wire" smart switch that appeared in Panasonic's Advanced Series Link Plus, as if responding to such troubles.The model number of one switch is WTY2201W, which can be used just by putting it in series without turning the power line.

　As a mechanism, a slight current is poured in a series, and the voltage is divided, and a voltage in which the smart device operates is secured.As a result, the voltage on the lighting drops slightly, but there is no problem in practical use.

　In other words, this "two -wire type" type is the only product that can smartize lighting without large -scale construction, and clear the problem of domestic electricity and wireless authentication.

　Since the actual embedding in the wall is the job of an expert, it does not explain in detail, but the size of the embedded portion is larger than the existing switch, so depending on the structure inside the wall, it may not be possible to replace it as it is.

　In addition, the operated lights are for compatible LED lighting and incandescent lights for 20 to 200W, and Panasonic provides information on operation confirmation on the web, and does not deny connection with other companies' equipment.This time it is also available in LED bulbs made by other companies, so it is actually widely used.

　In addition, this time it is only tried alone, but in the case of a switch alone, it is used in Bluetooth, and can only be operated with a smartphone in the Bluetooth range.Remote operation from the Internet is possible by combining with the wireless adapter that is the "parent unit" and the HEMS system Aiseg2.

　Set when the installation is over.If you install and set the "switch app" with the name of itself, it will be available.

　What you can do with a switch and a smartphone can be a timer operation in addition to the remote control by Bluetooth.It seems that the clock and timer operation are automatically synchronized while connected to the smartphone, and once connected, the lights are turned on when the Bluetooth connection is expired, such as going out with a smartphone.Such operations are performed.

　The timer operation can be turned on or off at the set time, and a "answering machine" that randomly turns or turns off the time between the set time can be set.Also, if you set the time with the "off -timer", it will turn off at that time.If you set it at bedtime, it is also possible to turn off after the set time.

　However, the fact that there is no main unit that can connect to the Internet does not allow you to operate with information from the Internet.However, the timer operation is still diverse, and I wonder if it can be applied.It seems that the lighting in the room alone can do various things.

　If possible, I would like to have the main unit and work from the Internet, but the problem is expense.The wireless adapter (WTY2001) for link plus (WTY2001), which is the master unit, is in the 20,000 yen range.It is a little wasteful to prepare the master unit for one switch, but when the budget such as a new building or renovation is sufficient, a large number of link plus switches are introduced, and the switch of the house is changed to this.I think it would be very convenient to be able to operate and check the state via the Internet.

　In addition, this switch can be used only for lighting and ventilation fans, and for example, if used for heating equipment, it will start operation in places where there are no people, which may lead to fire, etc.I want you to use it safely.