Verify what I think (No neutral for a light switch)

I bought a GE Z-wzve plus smart switch(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M1AHC3R/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). I have a house that was built in the 1890s. I am missing all the modern wiring. Is this switch useless to me now? Is there any way to get it to work? I would hate to break it to my wife we need a new house.

Thanks,
Darrell

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I think lutron switch doesn’t require neutral

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Yes, unfortunately, that switch will not work for you.

There is one very good option that does not require a neutral wire and now has an official integration with Smartthings: the Lutron Caseta line. Most of their models do not require a neutral wire. You will however, have to get a Lutron SmartBridge (one SmartBridge can support about 40 individual switches) in order to make the integration work. But these are very well engineered switches, easy to install, and very quick. I use them in my own house. :sunglasses:

https://support.smartthings.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000864766-How-to-connect-Lutron-Caséta-devices

https://www.amazon.com/LUTRON-P-BDG-PKG1W-Wireless-Lighting-Starter/dp/B00MXCRAX8

There are a couple of other options you can look at, but the Lutron will be the simplest.

(Lutron is an engineering company focused on lighting and holds a number of patents on their devices, which is why they can do what nobody else can for several features.)

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