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Installation preparations for traditional wiring

You need no special preparations in existing homes with traditional wiring when installing Niko Home Control with a wireless smart hub:

  • You can reuse the electrical wiring and fuse boxes. 

    • The same current ratings apply for the fuses in the cabinet.

    • The same wiring section applies as for classic sockets and switches. 

  • You do not need to provide extra space in the electrical cabinet.

  • You can easily replace the original switches and socket outlets by connected switches and connected socket outlets. 

  • You can use the original flush-mounting boxes (also multiple flush-mounting boxes + horizontal and vertical).

Always obey local installation rules and regulations (e.g. Belgium AREI).

General preparations

  • You need a Wi-Fi network with internet connection.

  • To program your Niko Home Control installation you need the Niko Home app or the Niko Home Control programming software.

  • To control your Niko Home Control installation you need the Niko Home app (available for iOS and Android).

Specific preparations for the connected socket outlet

  • You install the connected socket outlet in a standard wall-mounting box with a min. depth of 50 mm. 

  • You can install the connected socket outlet in multifold wall-mounting boxes.

    • You cannot install the connected socket outlet in a Niko splashproof (Hydro range) box.

    • You can install the connected socket outlet into a Niko surface mounting box, but doing so leaves very limited space for wiring.