Pull the pull chain hanging from the fan motor housing, use the wall switch that controls the fan's circuit, or — on WiFi-enabled models like Hoenofly's smart fans — open the Smart Life app or trigger the fan via an Alexa or Google Assistant voice command.
Most ceiling fans are wired to a standard wall switch, which remains fully functional regardless of whether a remote is present or paired. On Hoenofly DC motor fans, the handheld remote is a separate control layer — losing or misplacing it doesn't disable the fan. The pull chain controls speed and power directly at the motor housing, and the wall switch cuts or restores power to the entire unit. Smart fans add app and voice control as additional options that operate independently of the physical remote.
- Hoenofly ceiling fans support three independent control methods: pull chain, wall switch, and Smart Life app or voice assistant.
- Smart Life app requires a 2.4GHz WiFi connection — 5GHz networks are not supported for pairing.
- Pull chain on Hoenofly fans cycles through available speeds and an off position directly at the motor housing.
- Wall switch restores full power to a Hoenofly fan and, on models with memory function, resumes the last-used speed and light setting.
- Hoenofly smart fans are compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant natively — no additional hub required.