Wireless Under Cabinet Lighting: How to Install Without Wiring

If you love the look of under cabinet lighting but dread the cost and hassle of running wires through cabinets and walls, you’re not alone. Traditional hard-wired lighting installations often require an electrician and can mean cutting into drywall — which drives up both time and cost.

Luckily, with Illumra, wireless under cabinet lighting is a real solution — and you don’t have to compromise on performance or aesthetics.

Why Traditional Under Cabinet Lighting Can Be a Pain

Installing wired under cabinet lights usually means:

• Fishing low-voltage or line voltage cables through cabinet frames
• Cutting access holes in walls or backsplash
• Hiring an electrician if you aren’t comfortable with hardwired electrical work
• Extra material and labor costs

That’s where under cabinet lighting with no wiring comes in — a smart retrofit approach that saves both money and headache.

The Wireless Solution: Self-Powered Switch + LED Controller

The secret to wireless under cabinet lighting isn’t magic — it’s smart wireless lighting controls that don’t need wiring or batteries.

Here at llumra, we design self-powered wireless switches that harvest the energy from the switch press itself — you never have to run a control wire or replace batteries.

Here’s how the system works:

• Our self-powered wireless switch mounts wherever you want (even on cabinet sides or backsplash), no wire needed.
• A controller or receiver installs near your lighting fixture (behind a cabinet or in an existing junction box) and connects to power.
• The switch sends a wireless RF signal to the controller when pressed, telling the LED lights to turn on/off or dim.

Because the switch generates its own power when you press it and communicates wirelessly, you sidestep the biggest installation hurdles.

How Wireless Under Cabinet Lighting Works (Quick Explainer)

At the heart of this system are self-powered controls that operate without batteries or wiring. Illumra’s switches use kinetic energy harvesting — each press generates the tiny amount of energy needed to send an RF signal to the lighting controller.

The controller, which is wired for power, into your existing electrical system, then switches or dims your under cabinet LEDs just like a traditional hardwired light switch would — but with zero control wiring between them.

This makes it a perfect fit for under cabinets, closets, shelves, or anywhere running wire would be messy or expensive.

Product Recommendation: Basic Wireless Switch Kit

Want to get started without lots of parts or guesswork?

➡️ Illumra Basic Wireless Switch Kit — a complete, ready-to-install solution that includes:

• A battery-free kinetic wireless switch you can mount anywhere
• A 5A on/off controller that installs near your lights
• Factory pairing so it works out of the box

No electrician needed — just mount the switch and pair it with your controller.

This kit is ideal for under cabinet lighting retrofits, garages, closets, or anywhere you want on/off control without running new wiring.

Quick Install Steps (No Wiring Needed!)

1. Plan Your Layout
Choose where you want the wireless switch — cabinet face, backsplash, or wall — and where the controller will live near your lighting power source.

2. Mount the Wireless Switch
Place the self-powered wireless switch exactly where it’s convenient. Because it doesn’t need power or wiring, installation is as simple as surface-mounting or sticking it with command strips.

3. Install the Controller
Place the controller (like the one from the basic wireless switch kit) near your LED strips or fixtures. These install in the junction box or behind cabinetry.

4. Power the Controller
Hardwire the controller to the lighting circuit only at the controller end — this is the only place wiring is required, it is very straightforward, the same process as replacing a fixture or switch.

5. Pair and Test
Pair the switch and controller (factory-paired in kits) and test the wireless on/off control. You should see your under cabinet LED lights respond instantly — no wires between the switch and lights!

Final Thoughts

Wireless under cabinet lighting delivers the functionality of traditional hardwired systems — without the invasive installation and added costs. With solutions like battery-free wireless switches and controllers from Illumra, you enjoy clean under cabinet lighting and a fuss-free install.

Say goodbye to drilling and fishing wires — your cabinets just got smarter.


FAQ:

Q: Can you install under cabinet lighting without running wires?

A: Yes! Using a wireless switch and LED controller eliminates the need to run control wiring between the switch and fixture.

Q: Do wireless under cabinet lights require batteries?

A: Illumra's switches are battery-free and use kinetic energy harvesting.

Q: Is wireless lighting reliable in kitchens?

A: Yes. Illumra’s 902 MHz RF technology provides reliable range and performance even in cabinetry environments.