The very first smart light switches i had.
Smart light switch no neutral uk.
In the diagrams below the dotted rectangle represents a smart switch.
Currently changing them all over.
Lighting help with first smart light switch ezex c20 palmykung palmykung december 26 2019 6 39am.
Zwave smart light switch the o nly z wave smart light switch suitable for all uk homes works with or without a neutral wire w orks with all bulbs and light fittings no need to buy expensive and ugly remote control bulbs works with your existing bulbs and light fittings.
A smart switch can simply tie into the white neutral wires to complete the circuit and get a source of power to keep the radios in the switch working at all times.
No neutral one gang fireproof wi fi light switch designed for the uk works with alexa and google home and iftt.
I know that in the uk we are not very flush with smart light switches when some come along they are generally expensive or require some kind of hot fix to make them work because of there being no neutral.
Yagusmart tuya zigbee smart switch no neutral wire required working with tuya zigbee hub app remote control voice control 1 gang.
Why is no neutral a problem for smart switches.
Option 1 run a neutral wire if you want to use smart switches and don t have a neutral wire in your switch box you can hire an electrician to run a neutral wire between the light.
The line voltage goes to the light first then to the switch no neutral both circuits work just fine when you only have a standard mechanical switch.
This is my personal experience of light switches in the uk and which ones i have finally stuck with.