# GE 4 way wiring , with this type of wiring HELP! **URL:** \ **Category:** Connected Things\ **Created:** [July 11, 2017, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ge-4-way-wiring-with-this-type-of-wiring-help/92403 "2017-07-11T12:19:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tsbovard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@Tsbovard](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Tsbovard)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2017, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ge-4-way-wiring-with-this-type-of-wiring-help/92403/1 "2017-07-11T12:19:48Z")
Hello, I have done 3 way wiring in my home with the GE smart switches and add-ons and have zero problems. I want to do a 4 way with 1 GE Z4001 and 2 GE add-on switchs and now I am confused by the wiring. Below is what my wiring looks like. One thing to note is all my switchs will be in gang boxes that have extra neutral wires. So this photo does not look like I have neutrals but I do. Thank you! ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/original/3X/d/6/d6cf89e3b61c72343d357698beb6ecf864f7830e.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![jhamstead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/jhamstead/32/38969_2.png) [@jhamstead](https://community.smartthings.com/u/jhamstead)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2017, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ge-4-way-wiring-with-this-type-of-wiring-help/92403/2 "2017-07-11T13:29:21Z")
That setup will work fine with a master switch (where line and load is - right most switch box in your diagram) and two add-on switches. Wire it the same as **line-switch-load-switch-1** in the FAQ and wire the second add-on in parallel to the first one. You will not need to use any other wires in your boxes than those in the diagram above. Also note you will only need two wires between each of the switch boxes instead of the three that currently are used. > [@\[FAQ\] GE 3-Way Wiring](https://community.smartthings.com/t/faq-ge-3-way-wiring/74962): > > I’ve decided to put this FAQ together to help those with questions about installing GE 3-way switches. Definitions of terms: Line: The hot wire from the breaker (usually black) Neutral: The return wire for circuits (usually white) Load: The wire that will be hot when the circuit is completed to your light (usually black) Traveler: In existing 3-way wiring, this wire toggles hot between two switches. In a smart switch 3-way configuration, a smaller charge is looped through the add-on switch. Some things to know: 3-way wiring for smart switches is different than standard 3 way wiring. You cannot use dumb 3-way switches with most smart switches (You must purchase the matching GE add-on switch to wire with your GE smart master switch). If the line is wired into the light fixture, you … ---
**Author:** ![ToddG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@ToddG](https://community.smartthings.com/u/ToddG)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2018, 5:47am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ge-4-way-wiring-with-this-type-of-wiring-help/92403/3 "2018-03-21T05:47:24Z")
Hi, I have tested my wiring and have this same setup. I now understand how to wire the master switch–thanks to the helpful posts of community members. I want to make sure that I understand how to wire the other two switches. Assuming everything is as indicated in the above diagram [4-Way (Power and Light to same Switch)], my plan is to: 1. repurpose the white wire with black tape (I will remove the black tape) as the neutral wire going to the two other switches (and connect it to the neutral wire from the master). 2. use the red wire as the traveler to connect each switch 3. place a cap on the black wire in each of the three boxes Would this be correct? Thank you everyone for your help. ---
**Author:** ![Navat604](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/898d66/32.png) [@Navat604](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Navat604)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ge-4-way-wiring-with-this-type-of-wiring-help/92403/4 "2018-03-21T16:09:32Z")
> [@ToddG](#): > > repurpose the white wire with black tape (I will remove the black tape) as the neutral wire going to the two other switches (and connect it to the neutral wire from the master). > use the red wire as the traveler to connect each switch > place a cap on the black wire in each of the three boxes > > Would this be correct? That’s correct. ---
**Author:** ![ToddG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@ToddG](https://community.smartthings.com/u/ToddG)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2018, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ge-4-way-wiring-with-this-type-of-wiring-help/92403/5 "2018-03-21T18:57:51Z")
Worked perfectly. Thank you!