Neutral wire: How to tell if you have it, what to do if you don’t But if you’re interested in any smart home devices that draw power directly from your electrical network (a.k.a not an outlet,) you’ll need to know if a) you have it and b) if the devices you want require it. (Image credit: Future)Īccording to my Wiring 101 crash course - courtesy of a day spent shadowing said electrician - a lack of neutral wire in our switches wouldn’t have been the end of the world. Main power (black) secondary power (red) ground (green) and neutral (white). ![]() The Decora Smart No-Neutral dimmer does not have a traveler wire for a hard wired 3-way connection however, it will work in a 3-way or multi-location application with the Wire-Free Anywhere Dimmer Companion (DAWDC) or the Anywhere Switch Companion (DAWSC).I've got the power: Here's a look behind our walls. ![]() Does the No-Neutral Dimmer work in a 3-Way application? The Wi-Fi Bridge should be centrally located within 50 ft of the No-Neutral dimmer. How does the Wi-Fi Bridge communicate with the No-Neutral Dimmer?Ĭommunication is via a low power RF protocol. ![]() Up to 25 total devices including the DN6HD Dimmer, DN15S Switch, DAWDC or DAWSC Anywhere Companions (max 6 Anywhere Companion connections per Bridge). How many devices can the Wi-Fi Bridge support? If neither are present, Decora Smart No-Neutral products cannot be used. If there is no ground wire in the switch wallbox, many older homes have grounded metal wallboxes with a ground screw to make the connection. Is a ground connection required? What if there is not a ground wire available?Īn earth ground connection is required for operation. There is no minimum load requirement for operation.
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