Impressive Wiring Diagram For Smart Switch
The schematic diagram below shows how all four way switches are wired.
Wiring diagram for smart switch. Four way switch wiring schematic. If the wires are crimped and there is no pigtail to connect to you will need to remove the crimp. Option 1 run a neutral wire.
In some countries the four way is called an intermediate switch. The ground wire from the smart switch needs to be connected to that. I do this by carefully cutting the crimp parallel to the wires using my.
The wiring diagram further down depicts another choice of wiring method. Wiring a 2gang single switch is a simple and easy way to do. Most smart light switches require a ground wire an in wire an out wire and a neutral wire.
Most homes have the in out and ground wires but some homes built. Here is a diagram of a standard switch with a neutral wire. A four way switch is added when there are more than two switch locations operating the same light.
In this updated diagram 3 wire cable runs between the receptacle and switch and the red cable wire is used to carry the hot source to the switch. Look at the wiring setup. You can also have an electrician rewire the switch and light fixture which is potentially more expensive.
You would just continue. In this video you will be guided from installation to the actual wiring and testing schematic. Wiring diagram of a wemo wifi switch with red for load black for line white for neutral and a yellow connected to a green ground wire.