Switches Wiring Discussion
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Anatomy of a 4-Way Switch
4-way switches are really simple, they look difficult because the switches have no indication how they work inside. Here is a typical 3-Way switch setup: As shown the light is off because the dimmer outputs on the “… |
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6 | 9445 | February 23, 2023 |
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Attaching wires to Inovelli Dimmers
Making good wire connections is extremely important when installing any electrical device. I’ve read in these forums that not everybody is familiar with wiring switches and plugs. Some also know that some devices have … |
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10 | 2122 | November 22, 2022 |
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Wiring terminology definitions & why you shouldn't use the safety ground for a Neutral connection
Home wire definitions: Newer homes: Black wire = Line = Power White wire = Neutral = return Green or bare wire = Safety ground. Older Homes: Black wire = Line = Power White wire = Neutral = return Metal box and met… |
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17 | 2679 | December 19, 2021 |
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Wiring Diagrams
Over the next couple weeks, I’ll be revamping the wiring diagrams to show a before and after so you can easily determine what setup you have currently and then how you’ll need to wire the switches moving forward. Prior … |
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15 | 5202 | July 8, 2021 |
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Please read prior to posting!
To make it easier to troubleshoot your issue, please provide the following when posting: Model # of your smart switch: Red Series Dimmer (LZW31-SN), Red Series On/Off (LZW30-SN), Black Series Dimmer (LZW31), Black Ser… |
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0 | 1496 | March 29, 2020 |
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3/4-way setup tip
The switch/dimmer has to be at the LINE junction/box in case of a 3-way or 4-way. This is needed to make sure power is always available to it. If you don’t it will lose power and your setup will not function correctly. |
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29 | 2512 | October 13, 2024 |
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Identifying 3-way wiring for hopeful Blue Dimmer + AUX setup
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8 | 28 | November 23, 2024 |
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Make the switch not turn on the light while in Smart Bulb mode?
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3 | 25 | November 21, 2024 |
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Buzzing sound from White series dimmer
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5 | 38 | November 20, 2024 |
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Existing 3 way uses neutral as part of common, how to approach?
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2 | 26 | November 18, 2024 |
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Suggestion on what to purchase for canopy hub and wiring
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21 | 151 | November 17, 2024 |
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Having trouble figuring out how to wire a black series 3 way switch
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1 | 17 | November 15, 2024 |
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How to pair/bind aux
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2 | 56 | November 14, 2024 |
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Aux with four way?
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2 | 29 | November 13, 2024 |
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Blue Non-neutral + Smart Bulb not working, even with bypass
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1 | 28 | November 12, 2024 |
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Inovelli Aux Switch paired to Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer
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2 | 45 | November 11, 2024 |
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Switches for LED strips, and fan/light combos
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2 | 25 | November 9, 2024 |
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Blue Dimmer Switch as Scene Controller (single pole, no-neutral)
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3 | 21 | November 8, 2024 |
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3Way Wiring 2in1 + Aux Guidance
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1 | 80 | November 4, 2024 |
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3-way white series
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20 | 424 | October 28, 2024 |
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Loud buzzing from fan after Blue 2-1 + Fan Canopy installed
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3 | 66 | October 23, 2024 |
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Can't figure out this three-way setup
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3 | 56 | October 12, 2024 |
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Auxiliary Switch Support
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1 | 59 | October 10, 2024 |
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Canopy Module with 4 wires to fan motor (VZW36)
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5 | 85 | October 9, 2024 |
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Aux not working. Turns out it is the Zigbee radio not transmitting
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5 | 78 | October 6, 2024 |
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Anything wrong with hooking up a neutral wire, but telling the switch there is no neutral?
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5 | 135 | October 3, 2024 |
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White Series - 4way non-neutral question
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6 | 76 | October 3, 2024 |
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Smart Light flashing when off -- non-neutral with bypass
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2 | 42 | September 27, 2024 |
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Inovelli White Switch 3 way Aux Switch Wiring Question
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2 | 94 | September 13, 2024 |
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How to get Config to recognize Neutral on Red 2-1?
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5 | 37 | September 11, 2024 |