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Wireless Controls

Wireless controls let you switch or dim a light or other load from a touch panel, an app or a hand-held remote. Most of this range is Ajax LightSwitch: SoloButton touch faceplates and a LightSwitch Dimmer set with its LightCore relay, working with an Ajax hub. Alongside them are Knightsbridge IP66 remote-controlled switch boxes, the Knightsbridge VFRKW Wi-Fi dimmer module and Hikvision AX PRO wireless relay modules for alarm-linked switching.

Choosing Wireless Controls

Wireless switches control lights and other loads by radio or remote, including an Ajax LightSwitch dimmer and SoloButton touch panels, and Knightsbridge remote-controlled switch boxes. Start with what is being controlled, a light at an existing switch position or a separate load such as outdoor equipment, and whether it should join an alarm system or run on its own.

Ajax LightSwitch: faceplate and relay

An Ajax LightSwitch is built from two parts. The LightCore relay sits in the wall box and switches the load, and the SoloButton on the front is the touch control. Every SoloButton here is sold as the faceplate only, so each needs a matching LightCore relay behind it. Most SoloButton panels respond to a hand up to about 15 mm away, and every one has a soft backlight for finding it in the dark.

The LightSwitch Dimmer set pairs a touch slider with a LightCore (Dimmer) relay. It needs no neutral and dims incandescent, halogen and dimmable LED lamps rated from 8 to 150 VA; very low LED loads may need the AJ-BYPASS-DIMMER to stop flicker.

Remote-controlled switch boxes

The Knightsbridge OP663GBK and OP665GBK are IP66 and IK06 rated polycarbonate boxes for outdoor use, each supplied with its remote control, which works at around 10-20m depending on the surroundings. The OP663GBK is a 13A three-way switching unit, while the OP665GBK has one 5A, two 2.5A, one 2A and one 1A connection. The OPREMOTE is the replacement remote for both.

Wi-Fi and alarm-linked modules

The Knightsbridge VFRKW is a Wi-Fi dimmer module that needs no neutral, runs from the SmartKnight or Smartlife apps and supports 2-way or 3-way dimming with retractive switches. The Hikvision DS-PM1-O1L-WE and DS-PM1-O1H-WE are AX PRO relay modules on 868MHz two-way radio with AES-128 encryption.

ControlExampleOperated byDetail
SoloButton faceplate45117.144.BLTouch, Ajax app1-gang 2-way, needs LightCore relay
SoloButton (Dimmer)98610.257.GR1Touch slider, Ajax appRemembers last brightness
Remote switch boxOP663GBKHand-held remoteIP66, 13A, three-way
Wi-Fi dimmer moduleVFRKWApp and voiceNo neutral required
Wireless relay moduleDS-PM1-O1H-WEApp, keyfob, keypad13A, NO/NC

Brands we stock in Wireless Controls

Ajax, Hikvision and Knightsbridge.

Ajax makes most of the controls on this page, with Knightsbridge remote and Wi-Fi units and Hikvision AX PRO relay modules alongside.

Related categories

See the wider switches and controls range, wired light switches and dimmer switches, or wireless door chimes. Our Help & Support guides cover planning smart lighting.

Frequently asked questions

How does a wireless light switch work?

A wireless light switch sends a radio signal to a receiver or relay that switches the light, so the control does not need a cable run to the fitting. Some replace a wall switch with a relay in the back box, while others use a hand-held remote or an app. The range here includes touch panels, relay modules and remote-controlled switch boxes.

Do Wi-Fi light switches need a hub?

No, not usually. A Wi-Fi light switch or dimmer typically joins the home router directly and is controlled through the maker's app, and some also work with voice assistants. Radio systems built on other protocols, such as Ajax Jeweller, need their own hub to connect with the app. A steady Wi-Fi signal at the switch position helps keep control reliable.

Can a wireless switch work as a two-way light switch?

Yes. A wireless switch can add a second control point for a light without running a new cable between switch positions, which is useful in hallways and on stairs. Some systems use a two-way touch panel paired with a relay, while others link a Wi-Fi dimmer with a retractive switch at the second position. The range here includes two-way touch panels.

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