At around 60 70 it s more expensive than most other smart light switches but the c start smart switch gives you a lot for the price.
Smart light switch no neutral dimmer.
Why is no neutral a problem for smart switches.
Even though there is no neutral at the light switch there has to be a neutral on the circuit somewhere.
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However you run into a problem when you have a smart switch.
Most persons do not consider light switches as something they should be bothered about since they can be quite boring.
A smart switch can simply tie into the white neutral wires to complete the circuit and get a source of power to keep the radios in the switch working at all times.
In the diagrams below the dotted rectangle represents a smart switch.
C by ge s new smart switches don t need a hub or a neutral wire.
However the 21 st century has fast become a digital hub and smart dimmer switches are a welcome addition to your smart home studies show that smart dimmer switches that do not require a neutral work better in a smart home.
Aeotec nano dimmer z wave plus in wall dimmer switch for led incandescent halogen fluorescent lights zw111 1 2a neutral optional read power consumption installs invisibly behind light switch to make any switch a z wave switch.
The line voltage goes to the light first then to the switch no neutral both circuits work just fine when you only have a standard mechanical switch.
Typically that is at the ceiling fitting.
You can use one of the in wall micro relays there are a couple on the official compatibility list and just put it in the circuit where there is a neutral.
An in wall smart light switch is a more permanent fixture allowing you to control one or more lights on a circuit.
Option 1 run a neutral wire if you want to use smart switches and don t have a neutral wire in your switch box you can hire an electrician to run a neutral wire between the light.