Does the light switch have to be on for it to have power and work?
1568947
Obviously like any other electric device it needs power, the easy way is just to disable the switch power so that it will always provide power regardless of its position.
921630
The device is battery operated. It turns on/off any normal light house switch. Power does not pass through the device.
924749
No, you need a neutral for the light to work on this device and not all light switches have a neutral but splitting the load wire is not going to work.
1845235
Not really, still need the light switch to send power. Switch will be in the on position permanently, and the light and fan controlled by remote.
773887
No. The lights will work any time you turn them on. The switch is on the cord.... Sneaky place for it but follow the cord and you will find it. It does need to be plugged into the computer for it to power the lights though.
798283
Yes, this switch does need to be plugged in. There is no on/off switch so it is always on unless you unplug it from the wall. It is a high quality switch. I did a review and gave it 5 stars.
2154908
Yes, the light should turn on by plugging it in. I know because I own it. Try plugging it in to a different outlet. If it doesn't turn on, the product is defective
1022913
it doesn't have an on off switch, it's on when you plug it in so I would say it's on when the power comes back on
853930
Yes, plugs into socket. Stand it up to turn on light. Lay it on its side to turn it off!
593599
No. To turn it on and off, you'd either have to wire it into a manual switch or possibly, if you can find one, a remotely-operated power switch.
1298976
It has a turn switch and if left in off position the light does not appear even tho plugged in
203989
NO. Not if the power to the unit is shut-off, as with an indoor light switch.
2054179
No. I do have on plugged in to an outlet which is controlled by a light switch; that's handy.
1356803
The light fixture was ready to plug in, however we hard wired it to turn on and off with a light switch. I love this fixture, it is very very nice quality for the price
1395135
no the light has a seperate switch that you turn on when you want to use it
2025816
You will need to plug it in and charge it first. Then the light should come on...
217730
mine does not. It needs to be cycled back on... However, the unit can be sensitive to power surges and things like hair dryers turning on and off. Occasionally, you will just see the light turn on by itself. Not much of a problem, unless it goes on while you are away. I understand this is an issue with all switches that work on a conduction system. (like those lamps where you just touch the base and they turn on)