Minka Sandfell 56″ Ceiling Fan

29 October 2026

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Minka

F841L

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

N/A

0x1639

0x10d4

CSA261EVMAT51239-24

09.03.2026

1.3

Ceiling Light, Fan

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Notes and annotations

Available in Alabaster White (F841L-ALW), Brushed Nickel (F841L-BN/ASW), Coal (F841L-CL) and Heritage Brass (F841L-HBR/WKA).

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Matter Protocol

Matter over Wi-Fi

The Minka Sandfell 56″ Ceiling Fan from Minka connects to your smart home over Wi-Fi. It joins your existing network directly, without a Thread Border Router or extra hub, and your Matter controller reaches it through your home router.

Wi-Fi Band

Most Matter Wi-Fi devices only connect on 2.4 GHz. If your router combines 2.4 and 5 GHz under one SSID, split them to avoid issues.

Same Network

Your phone, your controller and the device must be on the same network. Guest networks and separate VLANs can block Matter.

Power Use

Wi-Fi uses more power than Thread, so most Matter over Wi-Fi devices run on mains power instead of batteries.

Every Matter device needs a Matter controller, like a smart hub, display or speaker. See all Matter hubs →

Matter Version

Matter 1.3

The Minka Sandfell 56″ Ceiling Fan is certified on Matter 1.3, released in May 2024. It added energy reporting for any device, plus EV chargers, water valves, leak and freeze sensors, ovens, cooktops, microwaves, extractor hoods and dryers. Scenes also became part of the standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Minka Sandfell 56″ Ceiling Fan need a smart hub?

Yes, but only a Matter controller from your platform, not a separate bridge. The Minka Sandfell 56″ Ceiling Fan connects straight to your home network. The controller can be an Apple home hub, a Google Nest speaker, an Amazon Echo or Home Assistant.

Does the Minka Sandfell 56″ Ceiling Fan work without internet?

Yes. Matter runs on your local network, so the Minka Sandfell 56″ Ceiling Fan keeps working when your internet goes down. Remote access, voice assistants and some Minka cloud features may still need a working connection.

Does the Minka Sandfell 56″ Ceiling Fan work with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant?

Yes. The Minka Sandfell 56″ Ceiling Fan is Matter certified, so it works with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant, as long as the platform supports Ceiling Light, Fan devices. Support for newer device types can differ per platform.

Do I need the Minka app to use the Minka Sandfell 56″ Ceiling Fan?

No. Any Matter hub can set up and control the Minka Sandfell 56″ Ceiling Fan without the Minka app. Some advanced features may not be part of Matter yet, so settings like firmware updates or special modes can still require the Minka app.

How do I set up the Minka Sandfell 56″ Ceiling Fan?

Open your smart home app, choose to add a device and scan the Matter QR code on the Minka Sandfell 56″ Ceiling Fan or its packaging. You can also type in the 11-digit Matter code instead. The app guides you through the rest. Keep the code safe, you need it again after a reset.