Inovelli Blue Series Smart Fan/Light Canopy Module (VZM36)

Quick verdict

The Inovelli Blue Series Fan/Light Canopy Module (VZM36) is the gold standard for local ceiling fan control in Home Assistant. It installs inside the fan's canopy and gives independent fan-speed and light control over Zigbee, optionally bound to a Blue Series wall switch. Requires a Zigbee coordinator but delivers excellent reliability.

Standout: Independent fan speed and light dimming from a module that installs inside the ceiling fan's canopy, with a configurable LED notification bar.

Notes last checked May 31, 2026.

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• independent fan speed and light dimming from a module inside the fan canopy
• fully local Zigbee control with no cloud dependency
• configurable LED notification bar for visual alerts and status indicators

Reasons to hesitate

• requires a Zigbee coordinator hub like a SONOFF dongle or the Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
• canopy module installation requires basic wiring knowledge
• limited to Zigbee ecosystem - no native voice assistant support without Home Assistant bridge

Best for

• Home Assistant users who want the best local ceiling fan and light control
• anyone who wants independent fan speed and light dimming controlled over Zigbee

Avoid if

• you do not have a Zigbee coordinator and do not want to set one up
• you want plug-and-play voice assistant control without Home Assistant

Privacy and local-control notes

Fully local Zigbee device with no cloud dependency whatsoever. All communication stays on your local network through your Zigbee coordinator.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Zigbee Home Automation (ZHA) / Zigbee2MQTT.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Ships as the canopy module that installs in the fan housing. An optional Blue Series wall switch can be bound to it for wall control (sold separately).

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