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 | 4157 | 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 | 1435 | 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 | 1906 | 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 | 3932 | 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 | 1295 | 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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27 | 2016 | August 14, 2020 |
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Blue 2-1 5 way confusion
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3 | 58 | December 5, 2023 |
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3 Way Two Smart w/ Smart Bulbs (Blue Switches) - Can Only Get One Switch Powered On
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10 | 64 | December 3, 2023 |
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Loud fan and buzzing bulbs with 2-1 in smart bulb mode
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34 | 119 | November 30, 2023 |
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Ghost light in red 2-in1 new installation
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17 | 91 | November 26, 2023 |
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Zigbee pairing with Jandy Aqualink Pool Automation
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2 | 64 | November 26, 2023 |
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VZM31-SN in 4-way Switch Not Working
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4 | 62 | November 21, 2023 |
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Red/Black/White wire in each box can’t figure out config
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8 | 96 | November 20, 2023 |
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Can I use Aux + Blue switches for separate loads on the same breaker?
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3 | 104 | November 15, 2023 |
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VZM35-SN - No neutral with aeotec bypass?
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0 | 72 | November 8, 2023 |
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No-Neutral Aux Switch Wiring Help Needed
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3 | 113 | November 8, 2023 |
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Wiring question when replacing two dumb switch with one smart switch
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2 | 82 | November 2, 2023 |
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Smart 2-1 3-way wiring help
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6 | 170 | October 28, 2023 |
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VZM35-SN - No neutral or ground
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14 | 323 | October 19, 2023 |
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Smart + Smart Blue Series 2-in-1 Programming
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7 | 243 | October 19, 2023 |
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Red Series Fan + Light Switch (Z-Wave) with Fanimation Wrap Custom fans
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7 | 1954 | October 13, 2023 |
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House wiring baffles me for Blue 2-1
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11 | 244 | October 6, 2023 |
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Blue 2-1 Switch Non-Neutral - Flashing LED Smart Bulbs
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5 | 150 | September 27, 2023 |
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2 way swith with blue series 2-1
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9 | 143 | September 16, 2023 |
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2-1 Red Smart Bulb Mode No Neutral Smart Fan
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2 | 174 | September 16, 2023 |
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Any way to put switch here?
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5 | 218 | September 8, 2023 |
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3-way install lights glow when off
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5 | 170 | September 8, 2023 |
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Help with Zigbee 3-way wiring
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2 | 236 | September 7, 2023 |
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Does the LZW31-SN support controlling smart bulbs in 4-way setups?
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22 | 629 | September 5, 2023 |
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Use smart switch as a 3-way aux on an Inovelli Dimmer Red?
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7 | 157 | September 4, 2023 |