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expired Posted by fmohsinkhan • Jun 26, 2022
Jun 26, 2022 9:09 PM
Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200, Single Pole, Needs Neutral Wire, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Light Switch Works with Alexa and Google Home, UL Certified, No Hub Required , White - $14.99
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HS200 is a basic light switch.
HS210 is a three-way switch.
HS220 is a dimmer switch.
KS230 is a 3-way dimmer.
That would be a huge waste of time and money, and you still wouldn't be able to use your smart switch. There's a big difference between a neutral (grounded) conductor, and a ground (grounding) conductor. Smart switches need a neutral, but not necessarily a ground (though it should for safety reasons).
- All 120V receptacles have a neutral, period. So if you want to buy smart receptacles, knock yourself out.
- Electrical code didn't used to require a neutral in the box for switches, which is why a lot of older homes don't have a neutral available with their switches.
- If you don't have a neutral at your switch, you'd have to run a neutral wire from your switch, back to the panel (or to the nearest device/junction box that the circuit serves). Bottom line, you'd be best off hiring an electrician. Or just buy a smart switch that doesn't require a neutral.