Difference between GE 12723 Add-On Switch and GE 45610WB Z-Wave Add On Auxiliary Switch

Devices & Integrations
1

I have a three way setup, one dimmer and one switch now (can’t dim from the second switch). I want to replace it with a zwave switch so I’m getting the 12724 dimmer but what addon switch do I need. The 12723 is much cheaper so I’m confused on what’s better in the GE 45610WB.

12724: http://smile.amazon.com/GE-Z-Wave-Dimmer-In-Wall-12724/dp/B006LQFHN2/ref=pd_sim_60_6?ie=UTF8&dpID=41oHVPZwDbL&dpSrc=sims&preST=AC_UL160_SR83%2C160&refRID=01PAGVAG2HBN1ERKNZAT
12723: http://smile.amazon.com/GE-Z-Wave-Dimmer-In-Wall-12724/dp/B006LQFHN2/ref=pd_sim_60_6?ie=UTF8&dpID=41oHVPZwDbL&dpSrc=sims&preST=AC_UL160_SR83%2C160&refRID=01PAGVAG2HBN1ERKNZAT
45610WB: http://smile.amazon.com/45610WB-Z-Wave-Add-Auxiliary-Switch/dp/B0080G4OJO?sa-no-redirect=1

2

So this was a standard 3-4 way switch? If this is the case you need one dimmer switch and an addon switch for each location. I have a dimmer at one end of the downstairs hallway and the addon switch wired as a 3way. I can dim from either switch.

The add on switch is $18 from Smartthings store.

3

So what’s the other switch for? 45610WB That’s the switch they recommend for “addon”

4

You want the 12723. That other switch just looks like it’s overpriced from another seller.

5

According to this site: http://store.homeseer.com/store/Jasco-45610WB-Z-Wave-Add-On-Auxiliary-Switch-P1279.aspx

It is the older model of the 12723.

6

Regarding the 45610: “This auxiliary switch is a component of the GE Z-Wave® lighting control system and is designed to work with the 45607 Dimmer (ZW3002), 45612 Dimmer (ZW3003) and 45609 On/Off Relay Switch (ZW4001).”

7

I have a 45612 on a circuit with no neutral wire. How can I add a 12723–it looks like it needs a neutral? Is there a different way to connect it?