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 “… |
6 | 6358 | 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 … |
10 | 1610 | 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… |
17 | 2132 | 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 … |
15 | 4588 | 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… |
0 | 1365 | 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. |
27 | 2148 | August 14, 2020 | |
Red Switch Blinking Cyan When Smart Bulbs Off
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2 | 50 | March 14, 2024 | |
Odd original wiring : 3-way with 2 Blue Series 2-1 Switches possible?
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1 | 50 | March 11, 2024 | |
Advice on 4-way wiring with power source via the light
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7 | 88 | March 4, 2024 | |
Blue Switch Wiring Issue- should be easy!
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6 | 87 | February 29, 2024 | |
Red 2-1 for 4 Way with no Neutral?
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19 | 247 | February 25, 2024 | |
3-way + dumb, with blue replacing dumb switch at the load side
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9 | 106 | February 24, 2024 | |
5-way w/ aux switches
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0 | 61 | February 21, 2024 | |
Backwards single pole switch?
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9 | 511 | February 14, 2024 | |
Help with 3 way wiring in old house (No neutral)
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0 | 67 | February 7, 2024 | |
3-way, no neutral, smart bulbs - troubleshooting
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6 | 142 | February 6, 2024 | |
Mixing and LZW31-SN and VZW31-SN in 3way
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0 | 65 | February 6, 2024 | |
No neutral wire in brand new construction?
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3 | 164 | February 1, 2024 | |
3-way Wiring Confusion
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15 | 125 | January 31, 2024 | |
3 way install with Blue VZM31-SN and AUX switch... help with existing wiring
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3 | 105 | January 27, 2024 | |
Is it possible to setup multiway with 2 smart and some aux switches w/ neutral?
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2 | 88 | January 26, 2024 | |
3-way wiring issue w/ neutral - stuck in reboot loop
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2 | 101 | January 24, 2024 | |
Possible Mistake on Wiring Instructions for the Blue Series 2-1 Switch?
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2 | 128 | January 22, 2024 | |
Blue Series - Flashing Lights (Dumb LEDs)
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20 | 1333 | January 16, 2024 | |
Bypass for a 10W smart bulb + Blue
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7 | 202 | January 16, 2024 | |
NuTone 696N B Unit not Powering on
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4 | 92 | January 14, 2024 | |
Having trouble wiring 3 way
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5 | 110 | January 14, 2024 | |
Red Series Dimmer Switch Buzzing. Over Capacity?
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12 | 199 | January 9, 2024 | |
3 - 4 way wiring with old school lit (Illuminated) rocker switches
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2 | 96 | January 5, 2024 | |
4-way non-neutral aux switches won't turn off flickering light
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3 | 170 | January 3, 2024 |