smart switch

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    Install smart switch to radiator

    Ahead of the UK winter I plan to replace the fused switches connecting to the radiators with smart switches. The original fused switches look like this: When I source the smart switches, I find that I have options of: (A) Internal devices to be tucked inside the back box (such as below). I...
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    UK Replacing 1 gang 2 way switch with smart switch

    I have a fairly typical setup of the light on my landing being able to be controlled by both a switch on the landing and a switch at the bottom of the stairs. I'm aiming to replace the 1 gang switch on the landing with a smart one (I've bought the Aqara H1 single rocker with neutral), with a...
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    Replace double pole light switch with smart switch

    Hi I have a double pole switch that switches on and off the outside lights under guttering area (front side and rear of the house all operated by this one switch). I see 2 Live cables in L1 and another red non-Live cable in L2 which becomes live when the switch is turned on. There are 2 black...
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    Leviton 3-way smart switch works, but I think it's wired incorrectly!

    I installed a Leviton smart switch in a 3-way circuit and the corresponding coordinating switch in the picture (right switch). The lights function as they should using both switches. However, I recently was about to install another switch on left side of the box, when I looked at the...
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    How to install a Smart Switch

    Pictures of my current 1 way switch are below. I live in the UK and the other side of the small black box didn't have any writing on it. Hi, I am very new to all this and wanted to know how to install a smart switch and which wires go where. Would all three of the neutral cables go into the N...
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    Can I Do This? Power smart switch with no neutral.

    I've Seen this question asked and answered dozens of times. But never like this. I have a switch that requires a neutral. I do NOT actually have to switch AC power. Yes switch was designed to switch ACc but it's not nnessary for my case. My switch is just going to communicate over wifi to be...
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    How to make sure the wire I used for my smart switch is neutral?

    I'm new to this forum, I live in Saudi Arabia. I just installed a smart light switch that requires a neutral line, as in this picture : when I opened the switch light outlet I found a black wire capped inside and not used, I used a voltage detector on the black wire and there was no voltage...
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    Smart switch wire colors

    Hello. I'm fitting some Fibaro Dimmer 2 smart switches and hoping to get some advice on best practice around cable colors. Usually the modules are installed behind the switch in which case it's obvious what is connected to perm live, switched live etc. However the need has come to install the...
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    UK Wiring up an immersion heater to a smart switch - what do I do with the earth wires?

    Having just replaced an immersion element with its life expired cable and switch, I'm thinking of replacing the switch (20A double pole) with a smart version so that I can control the hot water from my phone etc. Both the immersion heater and the current switch have earth terminals, however the...
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    UK Replacing standard switch to smart switch

    Hi, I am looking to replace my bathroom switch in my flat for a smart switch. The switch controls 4 downlighting and the extractor fan. The extractor is also controlled from a separate switch in the kitchen. I.e two ways below is picture of the old switch wired up. Supply side has 3 brown...
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    Smart switch installation

    Hi, I’m new here and not so much of knowledge in wiring. I’m trying to replace my old 3 gang switch to a 3 gang WiFi smart switch for my smart home. I’m not sure which wire is the right one to connect to. I’ve attached the original wiring from the old switch and the new smart switch. Hope you...
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    Is it legal/safe for smart switch to come with 16 awg AL wires?

    Hi all, I'm a homeowner and purchased a TP-link HS200 smart switch. When I took it out, I noticed that it came with wires attached already, and but the wires are stranded aluminum instead of solid copper and has 16 AWG written on the plastic coating. Is this safe or allowed that it's not 14 AWG...
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    Smart Switch Downstairs/Upstairs

    Hello, I am trying to fit 2x smart switches into my new build property. The upstairs hallway light is controlled by both an upstairs switch and a downstairs switch. What I would like to do is set up a smart Switch upstairs that acts as a the main switch and turn the downstairs switch into just...
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    3-way smart switch wiring

    Hi, I am trying to wire a smart 3-way switch but the manual diagram does not make sense. Attached are photos of my existing switches and the wiring diagram from the manual. Which of my existing 3-ways do I swap out and which wires go where? Thanks, I’ll owe you!
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    Convert Three-Way to Single Pole Smart Switch

    All, I'm a bit stumped trying to convert a three way traditional switch over to the Smart Caseta Single Pole On/Off switch. There are two switches today for a light, the plan is to convert one switch to the Smart switch, then add a secondary remote to the alternate switch location - essentially...
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    Smart switch plus fuse

    Currently I have a fused switch situated in the hallway that operates the towel rail in the adjoining bathroom. Looking to replace with a smart switch but considering options. I have been told that I could put the smart switch adjacent to and after the present switch but I don't want a mismatch...
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    Replacing fused switch with Smart Switch

    In the hallway we have a fused switch that operates the towel ladder in the downstairs bathroom. Any possible issues in replacing with a smart switch? I don't know of any with an integrated fuse.
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    Smart switch installation

    Having successfully installed some smart sockets, I have caught the bug of converting to smart home. My next project is to replace the 2 gang light switch in the hallway. The current setup is as in the first photo below. One switch controls the hallway light and the other an exterior light I am...
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    Smart Switch lighting neutral question

    I own a commercial storage unit where I keep my boat, trailers, etc. I went to install a Smart Switch in it, so I could remotely control the lights if needed (i.e. some times I will forget to turn them off when I leave). I bought a witch, took the cover off, and realized I don't have a...
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    Wiring smart switch, confused about mishmash of wires in box.

    Hey all! I'm trying to install a smart switch to control my 3 outdoor lights. 2 wall lights and a lamp in the yard. The house was built in 53, so I assumed there wouldn't be a neutral in the box, so I picked up a GE switch that doesn't require one. The switch shares a box with another that...
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