I didn't realize before I purchased it, but this fan cannot be hooked up to a double switch to control the fan and light separately.  You must use the remote (comes with it) to operate each. You can turn the light on by itself by flipping the wall switch on. However, If using the light switch, the default light is a cold, blue.  You have to click through the light "shades" by toggling the wall switch on and off until you get the shade you want. Unless of course, you want the bright light.  I find it very irritating to do this.  That said, it is a beautiful fan to look at and fits perfectly into the decor of my daughter's room.  Functionally, it provides a nice, even circulation of the air.