Using physical switch as virtual switch

Yes, it’s quite commonly done when someone wants a switch on the wall but they are using smart bulbs that need to stay powered on . There are four or five different ways to do it. :sunglasses: See the FAQ for that for various options:

The problem you’re going to run into is that without a neutral to power the radio in the switch, most of the regular zwave switches won’t work for you. But the battery operated smart switch covers would work just fine.

If you do have a neutral wire at the switch box, I think the most common solution for the type of set up you’re describing is to use the linear auxiliary switch. It’s intended for a three-way and is not a loadbearing switch to begin with. But you do need to have a neutral to power it, so the battery switches might work better for you.

Again, all these options are discussed in the FAQ.

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