Ajax LightCore (2-gang): smart light switch
The Ajax LightCore (2-gang) is the double switch in the Ajax LightSwitch series: a smart light switch that combines comfort and security. The LightCore is the flush-mounted module containing the electronics and the relay; the touch panel is ordered separately in 8 colours.
The 2-gang LightCore controls two lighting groups independently from one and the same point. This is useful where you currently have two switches side by side, for example ceiling and wall lighting in a living room. This version is the horizontal variant, so that it fits neatly with your existing switch arrangement.
Completing the set: a working switch is this LightCore plus a LightSwitch Button horizontal (the touch panel) in your colour. Please note: the Ajax CoverPlate is a blanking plate without a touch panel and does not fit on a LightCore.
What the LightCore (2-gang) does
Touch or contactless
A large touch panel switches the light. You do not even need to touch it: hold your hand within 15 mm of it and the light switches on or off. Soft LED lighting helps you find the switch in the dark.
No neutral wire required
The LightCore works on the live wire only and fits in your existing flush-mounting box. You replace your old switch without changing the wiring. A capacitor is included for low-power lamps.
Touch panel in 8 colours
The panel (Button) is ordered separately in eight colours and can later be swapped without switching off the power: view the horizontal LightSwitch Buttons. Combine several switches or sockets in a Frame, or build your set online.
Automation scenarios
Have the light follow a schedule, switch on when you disarm the alarm, or respond to an event. An off timer switches the light off automatically after a set time. You manage everything in the Ajax app.
Built-in security
The LightCore protects itself against overcurrent (above 2,6 A) and overheating (above 60 °C): it switches off the power and sends a notification to the app. A child lock prevents accidental switching.
Reliable via Jeweller
Wireless Jeweller connection with two-way communication and encryption, up to 1100 m in open space to your Ajax hub. You pair it by scanning a QR code; installation takes about 7 minutes.
Build your Ajax switch set
With the Ajax configurator you can put together a set of switches and sockets: drag the components into a cover frame, choose the colour and send your configuration directly to us or save it as a PDF. Useful for seeing in advance what your set will look like.
LightSwitch in 1 minute
Also watch: the LightSwitch functions on YouTube
The LightCore modules compared
All LightCore modules share the same operation, the same touch panel in 8 colours and the same installation without a neutral wire. They differ in how many lighting groups they switch and from how many places you control them.
| Model | Function | Light groups | Operation from | Dimmable | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-voudig | Single-gang switch | 1 | 1 point | No | 5-600 W |
| 2-voudig | Double switch | 2 | 1 point | No | 5-600 W |
| 2-way | Two-way switch | 1 | 2 points | No | 5-600 W |
| 2-gang/2-way | Double two-way switch | 2 | 2 points | No | 5-600 W |
| Crossover | Intermediate switch | 1 | 3+ points | No | 5-600 W |
| Dimmer | Dimmer | 1 | 1 point | Yes | 8-150 W (VA) |
Not sure which variant you need? If you are replacing a standard switch like for like, choose the same function as your old switch. For a lamp operated from two locations, choose 2-way, and for three or more locations the Crossover. If you want to dim, choose the Dimmer.
Technical specifications
| Switch | |
| Type | Horizontal |
| Type | Double switch |
| Control | Touch and contactless (hand within 15 mm) |
| Backlighting | LED, can be switched off via the app |
| Touch panel | SoloButton 2-gang or SideButton – ordered separately in 8 colours |
| Light groups | 2 |
| Operation from | 1 point |
| Switching modes | Impulse and bistable |
| Electrical | |
| Power supply | Live wire, no neutral wire required |
| Lamp power | 5 to 600 W |
| Overcurrent protection | Above 2,6 A: switches off and sends a notification |
| Temperature protection | Above 60 °C: switches off and reports |
| Low-power lamps | Capacitor included |
| Wireless and app | |
| Communication | Jeweller, two-way, encrypted |
| Radio range | Up to 1100 m in open field |
| Automation | Scenarios, schedule, link with alarm, off timer |
| Installation and general | |
| Flush mounting | Standard European flush-mounting box, wiring remains unchanged |
| LightCore dimensions | 76,3 × 72,3 × 29,2 mm |
| Installation | About 7 minutes, pairing via QR code in the Ajax app |
| Operating temperature | -10 to +40 °C |
| Humidity | Up to 75%, non-condensing |
Frequently asked questions
Is the touch panel included?
No. The LightCore is the flush-mounted module. The touch panel (SoloButton 2-gang or SideButton) is ordered separately, in one of 8 colours (LightSwitch Buttons horizontal), so that you can match the colour to your interior. With a Frame you combine several switches or sockets in one cover frame. Please note: the Ajax CoverPlate is a blank cover without a touch panel and does not fit on a LightCore.
Do I need a neutral wire?
No. The LightCore works on the live wire only and fits in a standard flush-mounting box, so you replace your old switch without changing the wiring. A capacitor is included for low-power lamps.
Does this work without an Ajax alarm system?
The LightCore is a Jeweller device and requires an Ajax hub to work. You then control and automate the light in the same Ajax app as your security system.
Which variant do I need?
If you are replacing a standard switch, choose the same function: single, double or two-way switching. If you want to control a light from two places, choose the 2-way; from three or more places, choose the Crossover. See the comparison table above.
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