Download the switch’s app and add your new switch to your account.Turn the power back on to test if the installation worked.Carefully, and as neatly as you can, place the wires back within the switch box.Twist together the switch wires and the wires in the wall, using wire nuts to secure them and trimming excess wire.Connect the wires to the new switch by matching each of the wires on your switch (which should be colored and/or labeled) with its partner on your wall.Disconnect the wires from the old switch.If you have any concerns about identifying your wires, it’s best to contact an electrician.If your home is missing a neutral wire (common in houses built before the 1970s), or a ground wire, you’ll need to purchase a compatible smart switch.For most smart switches, you will need each of the following wires: a black (lead) wire, a red or black load wire, a green or copper ground wire, and a white neutral wire (or a bundle of white wires).Identify the wires and add labels using electrical tape and sharpie if you’re concerned about mixing them up.Use a voltage tester on the exposed black wire to be sure that the power is off.Unscrew and pull off the wall plate and switch do not pull the wires apart.After you switch off the power on the circuit breaker, test the existing switch by toggling it on and off.Keep the light at the switch location on and test breaker switches until it’s turned off.First, turn off any sensitive electronics. If you are unsure which breaker switch connects to the light switch location, you may need to test a few.
#Light switch install#
Before you install a smart light switch (or any light switch), it’s essential that you turn off the power to the switch located at the circuit breaker box.But how do you install a smart light switch? We’ve laid it all out for you. These days, smart light switches are among the most popular ways to add efficiency and automation to your home. For years we’ve heard about the promise of smart home technology, and more and more smart devices are entering the scene.
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