Do these switches require a neutral wire?
1973874
Neutral to the light traveling wire and load (black between switches). See Lutron website here http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/Maestro.pdf
63868
It will only work if there is a common, (white) neutral wire in the gang box. Z-wave device requires a neutral wire for them to work. Often times, wall switches gang boxes do not have the neutral wire in them at all, since light switches only need to make or break the hot wire. The Neutral wire will be at the lights location but does not necessarily run through the same gang box as the wall switch. If you have 1/2" conduit, you can add the neutral wire with little trouble. If you have romex than it's much more difficult.
941949
No. You need to separate the wiring of the two, change the single switch box to a duplex box and wire the switches separately in the new duplex or 2 switch box.
889467
Likely not having the neutral wired & properly connected is the issue. These switches need constant power to power themselves which only works properly when a neutral is present. Older homes will have this issue more than newer homes, all else equal. If neutrals are present & wired correctly then bulbs could be the issue. But I have more than twenty of these switches dimming LED lights of several different kinds and brands. They all work beautifully. Best of luck!
1821338
No but other brands do such as this one.Lutron Maestro Motion Sensor switch, no neutral required, 600 Watts Single-Pole/Multi Location, MS-OPS5M-WH, White
118685
To my surprise, the switch did not have a ground connection. I'm guessing that it's not required because there are no exposed connections (it attaches with wires and wire nuts), and that the construction is double insulated.
1649085
No, neutrals are not switched. It is essentially a 4 space breaker box with a neutral buss and 2 double breakers linked so that when one is engaged the other disconnects.
2180968
(assuming 12v bulbs & power supply) yes if they don't total more than 8 amps. I think 8 amps is the switch load.
1006946
As I recall, the switch has 3 wires that need to be connected. One wire is connected to the power source (hot), one wire is connected to the neutral, and the third wire goes to the load (light or receptacle, or device). This switch requires a neutral connection. I do not recall a ground wire or connection. I have used this device for a year, and found it to work just as advertised. The wire leads are 12 gauge wire.
1229135
Yes. However you have to use the compact florescent bulb (CFB) type for this switch. They are the twirly ones.
1372318
You will need a switch and some wire. You can find wiring diagrams online for a basic switch wiring. I have 4 of these wired to 2 switches. They are great
982812
Yes. That is why I purchased a few of these switches. Keep in mind that there must be a neutral wire available in the switch box to connect to this switch.
323751
No neutral required. This one is a Single pole, so is a regular switch, it won't work as a 3 way. I'm not sure if they make it as a 3 way timer, but if they do, amazon should have it...
2188052
I just looked at my install guide and there is a big note on the front that says "Note This switch cannot be used is no neutral wire (white wires joint together) inside the electrical box." hope that helps
1836571
I installed these and I'm no electrician... I don't know what "neutral" means in this context. I just replaced the existing switch which had the black and white wires and a green grounding wire, with the motion switch which had the same wiring ...
1722939
Yes they do. The lights are great. The wire harness for the switch is kinda short and may have to be extended to meet your needs.
1903548
As far as I know they all require a neutral and hot for the electronics to run.