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Overview
NEXA Retrofit 1 Switch
The NEXA Retrofit 1 Switch is Beakn's entry-level single-channel WiFi smart switch module. It installs behind an existing switchboard in approximately 15 minutes — no new switch plates, no drilling, no civil work — and adds app control, voice control, scheduling, and automation to a single light, fan, or general load. It runs on Beakn's own in-house platform (not Tuya or any white-label system), carries a 3-year warranty, and includes all 20 app features free with no subscription.
What's in the box
What is included
No boxed contents were specified in the provided knowledge.
Compatibility
Compatibility
Works with
| System / Device | Status |
|---|---|
| Google Assistant | ✅ Supported |
| Amazon Alexa | ✅ Supported |
| Apple Siri (Shortcuts) | ✅ Supported |
| Apple Focus Modes | ✅ Via Siri Shortcuts |
| Apple CarPlay | ✅ Via Siri Shortcuts |
| NFC tags | ✅ Supported |
| 2-way switch wiring | ✅ Supported |
| Existing switch plates | ✅ Unchanged — no replacement needed |
| WiFi (direct to cloud) | ✅ No hub required |
Load compatibility
| Load type | Max rating |
|---|---|
| Incandescent / resistive | 800W |
| LED lights | 120W or 6 units |
| Inductive (fans, motors) | 400W |
| Heavy loads (AC, geyser) | ❌ Not suitable — use NEXA HD 25A |
Platform
•Runs on Beakn's own platform — not Tuya, not white-label.
•Indian technical support.
Specifications
| Channels | 1 |
|---|---|
| Relay rating | 10A |
| Operating voltage | 240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Neutral wire | Required |
| Module thickness | 23mm |
| Max load — incandescent / resistive | 800W |
| Max load — LED | 120W or 6 units |
| Max load — inductive | 400W |
| Power supply | Isolated SMPS |
| Standby power | < 0.8W |
| Surge protection | 2.5KV rated, tested to 4KV |
| 2-way switching | Supported |
| Connectivity | WiFi, direct to cloud (no hub) |
| Offline control | Yes — schedules, timers, wall switch |
| Voice assistants | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri |
| App features | 20, included free — no subscription |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Schedules — set any load on/off for any day and time
Auto-off timers — fire even when the switch is toggled at the wall
Countdown timers — turn off after a defined duration
Sunrise/sunset triggers — location-based automatic switching
Multi-step routines — chain actions across time or conditions
One-tap scenes — activate a pre-set state instantly
Sensor-driven workflows — trigger based on connected sensor inputs
Scene-trigger conversion — a physical wall press fires a scene
Safe Mode voltage protection — disconnects the enrolled load if voltage goes above 280V or below 200V
Lock Room alerts — notifies if a locked switch is manually toggled
Full offline mode — schedules and timers run locally without internet
Running-hours tracking — cumulative ON-time per channel
Estimated energy cost — usage translated to approximate cost
Full ON/OFF history — complete log of switch events
Intelligent reminders — usage-based alerts and notifications
Siri Shortcuts — integrates with Apple Focus Modes and CarPlay
Google Assistant — voice control via Google ecosystem
Amazon Alexa — voice control via Alexa ecosystem
NFC tag control — tap an NFC tag to trigger the switch
Home-screen shortcuts — quick-access controls on the phone home screen
Installation
Installation & Wiring
What is required
•A neutral wire must be available at the switchboard — all NEXA variants require neutral. Most Indian switchboards already have one; an electrician confirms during installation.
•An existing single-gang (or larger) switchboard with enough depth for the 23mm module.
Installation steps (summary)
1.Electrician opens the existing switchboard.
2.NEXA 1 Switch module (23mm thick) is placed behind the existing switch mechanism.
3.Live, neutral, and load wires are connected to the module terminals.
4.Board is closed; existing switch plate and switch remain in place.
5.Module is commissioned on the Beakn app via WiFi.
6.Total time: approximately 15 minutes.
After installation
•The physical wall switch continues to work normally at all times.
•2-way switching is supported — the module works correctly in 2-way (two-switch) wiring configurations.
•Schedules, timers, and wall-switch control operate locally on the module — no internet required for these.
•Remote access from outside the home requires an active internet connection.
Free installation
Available in 8 cities — no labour charge for installation.
User Manual
Selling Points
1.Truly no-disruption install — 23mm module fits behind any existing switchboard; switch plate and physical switch stay exactly as they are. Done in ~15 minutes.
2.Neutral-wire design = full features — isolated SMPS power supply enables standby power under 0.8W and unlocks all 20 app features reliably.
3.4KV surge-tested — 2.5KV rated and tested to 4KV; meaningfully stronger surge protection than most competing switches in this price band.
4.20 features, zero subscription — schedules, Safe Mode, running-hour logs, NFC tags, Siri/Alexa/Google — all included free, forever.
5.Works offline — schedules, timers, and wall switches keep running if the internet drops; the home is never dependent on cloud availability for basic operation.
6.Not Tuya — proprietary Beakn platform with Indian support and a 3-year warranty; not a white-label product that may lose cloud support.
7.All three voice ecosystems — Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Siri supported simultaneously — no ecosystem lock-in.
8.Safe Mode voltage protection — automatically disconnects the load if voltage strays outside 200–280V; protection built into a ₹-entry-level device.
9.Free installation in 8 cities — removes the friction of finding
Configuration
Configuration
•The module is commissioned on the Beakn app via WiFi.
•WiFi connectivity is direct to cloud (no hub).
•App features include 20 free features with no subscription.
•Supported voice ecosystems: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Siri.
•Siri Shortcuts integrates with Apple Focus Modes and CarPlay.
•NFC tag control is supported.
•Home-screen shortcuts are available.
•Sensor-driven workflows, multi-step routines, one-tap scenes, schedules, countdown timers, sunrise/sunset triggers, and scene-trigger conversion are supported.
•Running-hours tracking, estimated energy cost, full ON/OFF history, and intelligent reminders are supported.
Reset
Reset
No reset procedure was specified in the provided knowledge.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
•If the internet goes down, wall switch control, schedules, and auto-off timers continue to run locally on the module without internet.
•Remote access from outside the home requires an active internet connection.
•Safe Mode voltage protection disconnects the enrolled load if voltage goes above 280V or below 200V.
•If a locked switch is manually toggled, Lock Room alerts notify you.
•The module is not suitable for ACs, geysers, or other heavy appliances; use the NEXA HD 25A (up to 25A) for those loads.
•It is not a combo switch+fan-regulator; if fan speed control is needed, choose the NEXA 1+1 variant instead.
FAQ
Q: Does the NEXA 1 Switch need a neutral wire?
Yes. A neutral wire must be present at the switchboard. This is a hard requirement for all NEXA variants. Most Indian domestic switchboards already have a neutral; your electrician will confirm before installation.
Q: Will my physical wall switch still work?
Yes. The module sits behind the existing switch. The physical switch continues to operate the load normally. You gain app and voice control on top — you do not lose manual control.
Q: Does it work if the internet goes down?
Yes. Wall switch control, schedules, and auto-off timers all run locally on the module without internet. Only remote access from outside the home requires an active internet connection.
Q: Can I control it with my voice?
Yes — Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Siri are all supported out of the box.
Q: Is there a monthly subscription or in-app purchase?
No. All 20 app features are included free forever — no subscription, no premium tier, no in-app purchases.
Q: Can I use this for an air conditioner or geyser?
No. The NEXA 1 Switch is rated at 10A / 800W resistive. For ACs or geysers, use the NEXA HD 25A variant (25A relay). For loads up to 16A, the Low Profile Retrofit range is also an option.
Q: Is this the same as Tuya-based smart switches sold online?
No. NEXA runs entirely on Beakn's own in-house app, cloud, and firmware — not Tuya or any white-label platform. Indian technical support is included, and the 3-year warranty is backed by Beakn directly.
Q: What is the maximum LED load I can connect?
120W or 6 LED units per channel, whichever limit is reached first.
Q: Does it support 2-way switching?
Yes — 2-way switching is supported on the NEXA 1 Switch.
Q: What surge protection does it have?
The module is rated to 2.5KV and tested to 4KV surge protection.
Q: How much standby power does it draw?
Less than 0.8W in standby — negligible running cost.
Q: I only need to control one light — do I need a more expensive model?
No. The NEXA 1 Switch is specifically designed for a single load. If you also have a fan and want speed control from the same module, step up to the NEXA 1+1 (1 switch + 1 fan regulator).