Switches   Wiring Discussion

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 “…

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 …

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…

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 …

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…

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.