C by ges new smart switches dont need a hub or a neutral wire at ces 2020 the venerable lighting brand looks to build upon a big 2019 with new hardware and a new works with c by ge. You should be good to go with any smart switch.
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Smart switch no neutral no hub. Although you are limited to only a handful of smart switches that work in a 2 wire circuit and most are dimming devices. Ge lighting is introducing new smart lighting switches and dimmers to its c by ge line of connected products that do not require the use of a neutral wire. Echo flex plug in mini smart speaker with alexa 43 out of 5 stars 9104. Alexa enabled smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector alarm. If the power is cut because the switch is off the smart switch will not be able to receive instructions from the hub. Leviton gfnl1 w self test smartlockpro slim gfci tamper resistant receptacle with guidelight and led indicator 15 amp white 47 out of 5 stars 599.
A switch box with no neutral loop will usually only have three wires see image below. In this case the neutral white wires are connected inside the switch box. Neutral wire is required only for 24g wi fi neutral wire is required only for 24g wi fi. A big caveat however. Easy installationgosund smart switch no need for professional electricity skills you could install it less than 15 mins with illustrated user manual. 3 way smart switch neutral wire required treatlife wifi light switch 3 way switch works with alexa google assistant remote control etl schedule 1 pack 46 out of 5 stars 862.
This allows the c by ge hubless. If you open your switch box and you see two white wires joined with a wire nut not connected to the switch you can be fairly sure your switch has a neutral loop. Most of the available smart switches for no neutral installs only work with incandescent or halogen lamps. The second option is to have the power enter the switch box and then proceed to the light fixture. Gosund smart light switch in wall wifi smart switch that works with alexa and google home no hub required neutral wire needed single pole 15a etl and fcc listed4 pack white 46 out of 5 stars 1197. Rf433 wifi smart wall touch switch no neutral wire needed smart single wire wall switch work with alexa google home 170 250v official store check here.
To work in junction boxes without neutral wiring c by ges new hubless smart switches and dimmers have been designed to steal energy from the wire that goes through the switch.