Help with basic GE z-wave switch wiring

[jhamstead]

Here is a 3-way FAQ. Sounds like you may have your current wiring like the last diagram. That setup is not compatible with GE switches. You may want to look at Cooper or Linear that have add-on switches without needing travelers. Micro relays are also an option if that is the case. Feel free to share pictures as I may be interpreting what you said differently than what you actually have.

[FAQ] GE 3-Way Wiring

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 …