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 | 11032 | February 23, 2023 |
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 | 2291 | November 22, 2022 |
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 | 2791 | December 19, 2021 |
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 | 5417 | July 8, 2021 |
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 | 1527 | March 29, 2020 |
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 | 2607 | October 13, 2024 |
Daisy chained Line wires in a two gang box?
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6 | 45 | March 17, 2025 |
Possible Firmware Issue? - 4-way setup with 2 LED fixtures, 1 Blue Dimmer and 2 Dumb switches - Lights Flashing on/off unless lights turned on by smart switch first
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1 | 17 | March 17, 2025 |
Use as a scene controller only?
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2 | 14 | March 17, 2025 |
Can’t figure out 3 way wiring! Help Me!
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17 | 117 | March 17, 2025 |
3 way multi wiring help
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5 | 24 | March 12, 2025 |
Wiring White Series Smart Dimmer (2-1 Switch) Without Load
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9 | 93 | March 13, 2025 |
Replacing Lutron dimmer in 3 way with rocker switch
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1 | 19 | March 12, 2025 |
Load in both boxes, neutral wire, Smart bulb multi-way question
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11 | 53 | March 7, 2025 |
Can't Get White Dimmer to Work Single Pole - Always On
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3 | 31 | March 4, 2025 |
5 way setup - can Inovelli Auxes take two travelers?
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3 | 48 | March 3, 2025 |
Fan canopy module
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3 | 52 | March 1, 2025 |
Inovelli White 2-1 in a Switch Leg 3 way
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26 | 307 | March 1, 2025 |
Fan Compatibility
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2 | 44 | February 26, 2025 |
Help with Aux Switch - Turns main switch on/off, but not lights
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6 | 40 | February 24, 2025 |
Wiring an Inovelli VZW31 to control smart bulbs installed in lights of ceiling fan
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7 | 53 | February 23, 2025 |
Is there any explanation as to why the switch doesn't work, even when it's wired correctly?
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19 | 80 | February 22, 2025 |
Fan and light only has black, white, blue, and ground
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3 | 51 | February 16, 2025 |
Blue Series with switch that previously powered outlet
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1 | 34 | February 11, 2025 |
3-Way Wiring, Load & Line, Red Dimmer 2-1
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2 | 28 | February 7, 2025 |
Install red series dimmer wiring help
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4 | 31 | February 7, 2025 |
Blue Series 2-in-1 reboots constantly (2 way, non-neutral setup)
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3 | 29 | February 3, 2025 |
New to inovelli 3 way switches
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14 | 89 | February 3, 2025 |
No ground wire?
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20 | 358 | January 31, 2025 |
White Series Dimmer Switch in 3-way setup going from non-neutral to neutral
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4 | 60 | January 31, 2025 |