Is this a 4 way switch?
#1
12-17-18, 11:39 AM
Is this a 4 way switch?
My light fixtures in the kitchen can be controlled from 4 locations. Is this a 4-way switch? I'm looking into purchasing a smart switch that will allow me to control the kitchen lights. I'm only going to replace just one switch with a smart switch and must work with the other three existing dumb switch.
#2
12-17-18, 11:56 AM
Group Moderator
A light controlled from four locations is on a four way circuit. There is always a three way switch at each end and there can be an infinite amount of four way switches in between the three way switches.
#3
12-17-18, 12:31 PM
Member
Read carefully, Maybe even ask the manufacturer if the switch will work that way. Multi-way switching gets complicated !
#4
12-17-18, 01:59 PM
Group Moderator
I should have added a clarification...... smart switches and dimmers will only work from a three way location and even then as I've said before..... they aren't necessarily a plug and play device.... wiring may have to be changed at both three way locations.
#6
12-18-18, 05:32 AM
Thank you for the explanation. So even if there are more than 4 locations it's still consider 4 way switch, correct? Or is there a switch specifically designed for multi-way?
#11
12-20-18, 08:52 AM
So based on this Zooz KB, looks like the Zooz ZEN21 may work in my 4-way switch (3 and 4 points of contact). That means I have to make sure the line (power supply line perhaps from another switch) and my load (wire that goes to the light fixture) are in the same box, right?
#12
12-20-18, 04:12 PM
Group Moderator
Zooz KB......
Zooz can only be wired in a 4-way if you have load and line in the same box.
Zooz Zen21....
Works in a 3-way configuration with your REGULAR on/off switch, no need for an auxiliary expensive add-on switch.... but requires a neutral.
Read this ZOOZ disclaimer carefully (link)
I think you may be getting in over your head on this one.
1) line and load must be at the same location
2) requires neutrral
3) rewiring is necessary at all boxes.
Zooz can only be wired in a 4-way if you have load and line in the same box.
Zooz Zen21....
Works in a 3-way configuration with your REGULAR on/off switch, no need for an auxiliary expensive add-on switch.... but requires a neutral.
Read this ZOOZ disclaimer carefully (link)
I think you may be getting in over your head on this one.
1) line and load must be at the same location
2) requires neutrral
3) rewiring is necessary at all boxes.
