Switches & dimmers · Our pick
Best smart switch for a ceiling fan with a light
Buy the Kasa Smart Fan Control and Dimmer KS240. Kasa says its two touch bars control the light and the fan in one panel, and it needs a neutral wire.1 The Lutron and Leviton smart fan controls we checked run the fan only, so a fan with a light needs a second control with them.2, 3
Our picks
Best for most homes
Kasa Smart Fan Control and Dimmer KS240
Two touch bars run the fan and the light from one wall box.1
$36.98 on Amazon
Lists Apple Home support
Meross Smart Fan Control and Dimmer MFC100
The listing says it works with HomeKit and needs two separate load wires.4
$35.99 on Amazon
Fan and light, no maker page
Treatlife Smart Fan and Light Switch DS03
The listing says it needs a neutral and separate fan and light wires.5
$39.99 on AmazonEvery fan and light control we checked
A fan control and a light dimmer are different parts. This table shows which ones run both, and which run the fan only.
| Product | Controls | Neutral wire | Fan types | Light rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasa Smart Fan Control and Dimmer KS2401 | Fan (4 speeds) and dimmable light | Required | Not for exhaust or DC-motor fans | Not published | $36.98 |
| Meross Smart Fan Control and Dimmer MFC1004 | Fan (3 or 4 speeds, listing) and light | Not confirmed | Needs 2 load wires; no built-in remote | 150 W LED (listing) | $35.99 |
| Treatlife Smart Fan and Light Switch DS035 | Fan (4 speeds) and light | Required | Needs separate fan and light wires | 150 W LED/CFL (listing) | $39.99 |
 Lutron Caseta Fan Control PD-FSQN2 | Fan only, 4 speeds | Required | Not for DC, exhaust or remote-control fans | No light control | $69.95 |
 Leviton SureSlide Fan Control and Dimmer6 | Fan (3 speeds) and LED dimmer, not smart | Not published by Leviton | Rated 1.5 A for the fan | 150 W LED/CFL | $34.81 |
 Kasa Smart Switch HS2007 | Light only | Required | Not a fan control | Not published | $15.99 |
Prices on Amazon, November 2, 2026.8
Three controls that do not fit
Lutron Caseta Fan Control PD-FSQN
Lutron says it controls the fan only, not the light, so it does not run a fan with a light.2
Leviton SureSlide Fan Control and Dimmer
It is not a smart switch, so it fails a question about smart switches.6
Kasa Smart Switch HS200
It is a light switch with no fan rating. Kasa sells the KS240 for fans.7
Can I use a light dimmer on a ceiling fan?
Use a control made for fans. A light dimmer is rated for lamps. Lutron's Diva LED+ sheet, for example, rates it for 150 W of dimmable LED and CFL, and it lists no fan motor load.9 We found no maker that says a light dimmer is safe on a fan motor.
Fan controls carry their own rating. Leviton rates the fan side of its 66DF-10W at 1.5 A, and the light side at 150 W of LED.6
One switch or two for a fan with a light?
One switch is possible. The Kasa KS240 puts a fan control and a dimmer in one panel.1 The Meross and Treatlife listings describe the same idea.4, 5
Lutron says its PD-FSQN will only control the fan, not the lighting load.2 Leviton says its D24SF is not for lighting loads or combined ceiling fan light kits.3 With those, the light needs its own control.
Do I need a neutral wire?
Yes, for the Kasa, Lutron and Treatlife controls: each says a neutral is required. The Meross text we read does not say either way, so check its listing.1, 5, 10
The Meross and Treatlife listings say the fan needs two separate load wires, one for the fan and one for the light.4, 5 Lutron says its fan control will not work if the old control uses a single wire for both.2 Check which kind you have before you buy.
Which fans will not work with a smart fan control?
Kasa says the KS240 is not for exhaust-type or DC-motor fans.1
Lutron says its fan control is not for fans with built-in fan speed or light control modules, DC motor fans, fans with remote controls, or bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.10
Lutron's Maestro fan and light control is also not compatible with fans that have a control system built into the motor.11
What if I do not need a smart switch?
Leviton's 66DF-10W puts a fan slide and an LED dimmer in one box. Its page lists 1.5 A for the fan and 150 W of LED/CFL, and an adjustment for the lowest light level.6 It is not smart. Leviton's page does not say whether it needs a neutral.
Questions people ask
What is the best smart switch for a ceiling fan with a light?
The Kasa KS240. Kasa says its two touch bars control the light and the fan in one panel.1
Does the Lutron Caseta fan control also run the light?
No. Lutron says the PD-FSQN will only control the fan, not the lighting load.2
Will a smart fan control work if my fan has a remote?
Probably not. Lutron says its fan control is not for fans with remote controls, and the Meross listing says the fan must not use a built-in remote.4, 10
Do I need a neutral wire for a smart fan switch?
Yes, for the Kasa, Lutron and Treatlife controls we checked.1, 5, 10
Turn off power at the breaker before you touch any switch. If you are not sure, hire a licensed electrician.
Sources
- Kasa KS240 product page, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “2 independent touch bars make controlling light and fan in one panel intuitive and easy. ... Neutral wire required ... Not for use with exhaust-type fans and DC motor fans”
- Lutron: what fans can I control with the PD-FSQN, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “This PD-FSQN will only control the fan, not the lighting load. ... If the old control uses a single wire for both fan and light, this control will not work.”
- Leviton D24SF product page, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “not for use with exhaust type fans, lighting loads, or combined ceiling fan light kits”
- Meross's Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
- Treatlife's Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
- Leviton 66DF-10W product page, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “Load Rating : 1.5A FAN, 300W INC, 150W LED/CFL ... Adjustment switch to modify the minimum light level”
- Kasa HS200 product page, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “Neutral wire required”
- Prices and photos: Amazon product data, read November 2, 2026.
- Lutron Diva LED+ spec sheet, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “150 W dimmable LED/CFL”
- Lutron Caseta load controls spec, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “PD-FSQN fan speed control (neutral connection required) ... Not for use with fans that have integrated fan speed and/or light control modules, DC motor fans, fans with remote controls, bathroom or kitchen exhaust type fans.”
- Lutron Maestro fan and light control sheet, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “Warning: For use with one ceiling paddle fan and light only. Do not use with an exhaust fan or more than one fan. ... not compatible with fans having a control system built into the motor.”