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Ground
A ground wire is not required for the smart switch to work, as not all switches need ground wires.
However, if a ground wire is present, it must be connected to the smart switch.
Removing the Old Light Switch
1.
After taking off the faceplate and checking the wires, use the voltage tester again to test for any current
around the wires.
2. Straighten out the 5 wires.
3.
Unscrew a wire from the old light switch. Use pliers to straighten the wire. Then, screw a wire nut on that
wire.
4. Follow the same steps for the other 4 wires..
Installing the Smart Switch
1.
Make sure you understand the five wires on your smart switch. Check the labels on the switch next to each
wire.
2.
Hook up the white wire to the neutral wire, which is usually white as well, by screwing on a wire nut tightly
around the 2 wires.
Note: There will often be two neutral wires already connected by a wire nut. Connect all the neutral wires
together with one wire nut.
3.
For extra safety, wrap electrical tape around the wires to make sure the copper conductor is fully
concealed
4.
Hook up the green wire to the ground wire, which is also usually green.
5.
Connect the black wire of switch A to cable "L".Connect the black wire of switch B to the L end of the bulb.
Connect the red traveler lines of the two switches.The connecting line can be in any color other than black.
6.
7.
Connect the white line of the switch to the N line of the circuit, which is also usually white.
8.
Push the wires and the wire nuts back into the wall (into the junction box).
9.
Line up the smart switch and screw on the mounting screws.
10. Snap the smart switch faceplate on tightly.
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