Does anyone know if its ok to use a GE Z-Wave In-Wall Smart Switch (12722) without attaching a load? I have a switch I am replacing that current connects to an outlet. I want to outlet always live so I plan on bypassing the switch. I am hoping to use that location to control something else with the …

There are some z-wave devices that are designed specifically for this purpose… there’s no spot to put load. That said, you can do this with any z-wave switch that uses a neutral. I have three of the GE switches installed without any load connected to 'em. Similar situations to what you have here.…

Hi Chrisb I’m looking for a device like the one you described but couldn’t find anything yet. Can you please inform which one you are using? (secondary remote switch with no load that will control a light through smartthings hub)

I have a light switch that controls a single outlet. In the box for the light switch there is only a line (hot), neutral, and ground wire. Like the original poster, there is no load wire. I tried using a GE 12727 switch connecting the hot wire to the line terminal, the neutral to the neutral termina…

My guess is that what you think is the neutral is actually the load wire which is why the light attached to the outlet is always on. You need a neutral wire and a load wire, it sounds like you have a wire for load and line and no neutral wire. If you unplug everything connected to the outlet does …

You can do this no problem. I’ve used switches without a load to provide physical control for dimmers plugged into outlets. I then use a little direct association magic to link them up. ( Z-Wave Tweaker is your friend.)

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