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 | 12387 | 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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12 | 2445 | June 20, 2025 |
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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 | 2936 | 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 | 5663 | 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 | 1548 | 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 | 2709 | October 13, 2024 |
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Strange behaviour in 4-way setup
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0 | 18 | August 10, 2025 |
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Trying to figure out the wiring of a 4-way circuit and a fan
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3 | 56 | July 30, 2025 |
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Blue 2-1 switch in non-neutral setup and Aeotec bypass keeps rebooting, but only in Off position
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5 | 85 | July 28, 2025 |
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Wiring inovelli red series to bypass switched outlet.
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1 | 29 | July 28, 2025 |
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Inovelli Blue Series and Aux
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1 | 37 | July 23, 2025 |
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Cannot figure out canopy and 2in1 switch wiring
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14 | 101 | July 13, 2025 |
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Complicated 3-way with 4 wires between switch boxes being replaced with White and Aux
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4 | 58 | July 2, 2025 |
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Adding a smart switch to a 3-way circuit with a switch loop (possibly?)
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3 | 42 | June 30, 2025 |
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Two Blue Series in a 3-way circuit
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15 | 87 | June 25, 2025 |
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3-Way Question on White Series with Aux
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5 | 58 | June 25, 2025 |
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Need Help with 4-way Setup with 2 Auxes -- No Matching Diagram
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3 | 43 | June 22, 2025 |
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Bypass with multiple fixtures (3-way no neutral)
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1 | 38 | June 21, 2025 |
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Single pole wiring question?
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1 | 53 | June 12, 2025 |
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Perhaps not your typical 3-way switch issue
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5 | 110 | June 9, 2025 |
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3-Way Wiring Help ; White Series & Aux
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13 | 126 | June 8, 2025 |
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White series fan fastest setting not working when neutral in use
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3 | 73 | May 24, 2025 |
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Red 2-1 Switch has flashing red light and turns off
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11 | 115 | May 15, 2025 |
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Best Practice for Too Many Neutrals in a 4-Gang Box
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11 | 286 | May 14, 2025 |
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Replacing a 3-way 3 wire switch with a 3-way switch/outlet combo
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2 | 23 | May 8, 2025 |
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Alternative wiring for ceiling fan with light when using smart bulbs?
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9 | 169 | May 7, 2025 |
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Blue 2-in-1/Smart Dimmer & bathroom fan
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4 | 86 | May 5, 2025 |
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4-way options with 2 smart switches and 1 aux switch
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2 | 36 | May 4, 2025 |
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3-way with power to light box and no neutral at switches
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2 | 73 | April 22, 2025 |
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Switch Not Powering, Canopy Not Pairing — Inovelli 2-1 + Fan Canopy Module No Neutral Setup
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18 | 128 | April 21, 2025 |