Home automation advice needed

[JDRoberts]

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@JDRoberts
I mainly use my system for security backup but I would be somewhat interested in HA, but although all my outlets are three wire, none of my switches are. They are all two wire. That leaves me with few options, although it frustrates me when my wife leaves a room and does not turn off the lights. I am constantly following behind her turning off the lights.

There are several options for two wire switch boxes if you’re in the US.

Dimmers/Switches that don't need a common (neutral) wire? (2016)

I’m having a terrible time trying to get a three-way switch automated. While the rest of my switches in the house all have a common wire (and are easy to install the GE Z-Wave Dimmer) our Kitchen overhead recessed lights have the simple tap side “cheaped out” with no common wire available. Having an electrician run such a wire through our attic will be $$$$. When I started with Insteon most of their stuff required a common wire but for situations in older homes or where the wiring was expedient (like this situation) they offered an RF Dimmer Switch that didn’t require it. I don’t suppose there’s anything anyone makes for SmartThings type Hubs that could also work without a common wire? It irks the hell out of me since this is a light I really need to automate (and be able to dim).