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

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mid HA: excellentFull local control, no cloud needed. Native Home Assistant integration or a local protocol. local: excellentFully controllable on your LAN with no internet dependency. zigbee
Inovelli Blue Series Smart Fan/Light Canopy Module (VZM36) — independent fan speed and light dimming from inside the fan canopy

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.

Last checked: 2026-05-31

Compatibility snapshot

Home Assistant excellentFull local control, no cloud needed. Native Home Assistant integration or a local protocol.
Apple Home noneNo official support on this platform.
Google Home noneNo official support on this platform.
Alexa noneNo official support on this platform.
Works offline yes
Setup moderate
Extra hub needed yes
Power hardwired

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 Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1
  • 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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