Picked up some z wave light switches. My kitchen lights are controlled by 2 switches on opposite ends of the room. I think its called 3 way.
I installed the z wave switch to one of them. Connected lead/load, neutral, ground, and traveler.
Issue is the other switch will only turn the lights off but not back on.
Do i need a zwave switch for both switches to get complete function back?
jwcsurety
February 18, 2022, 9:17pm
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There are specific 3-Way switches, and a couple different solutions, though the most common I think is using a wireless transmission. What you use is a Z-wave switch which directly controls the light, then an accessory switch which controls that first one wirelessly.
Hi all,
I am interested in beginning to integrate Z-wave into my house. For right now, I have a switch in one room that controls the light in that room. Across the room, I have another j box that used to have a switch to control a switched outlet. I tied those wires together and covered the box with a plate so that the outlet remained always on. Anyway, I would like to set up a virtual 3 way (those 2 boxes are not connected via conduit) so I think the easiest way to create a 3-way switch is to …
Otherwise there are GE options that function more like a normal 3 way switch.
Is there a quick and easy way to install a z wave wall switch in place of a manual 3 way switch. Is there a manufacurer that makes a drop in switch that won’t require major rewriting? I have a 3 way in a hall way and in our living room and would like to replace with z wave as easily as possible.