Zwave switch with no neutral

[JDRoberts]

@Dissonance

Hello! It’s been a year or so since I’ve been looking for products, and it looks like a lot has changed. I’m looking for zwave non-dimming non-deco light switches without a neutral (2 conductor), both 2-way and 3-way. I googled it, but am having trouble finding what I need. Any leads?

There are a few models of no neutral Z wave rocker switches, and one older GE toggle switch, but all of these work only with incandescents, not LEDs.

In the last year there have also been several in wall micros introduced from different brands which do not require a neutral wire, although you may need to add a bypass device to make them work with LEDs. Anyway, you can use those with any style switch you like and the newest ones can be installed right behind the switch.

See the FAQ. The post about the micros is towards the very end.

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).

If you are willing to use an in wall micro rather than an all-in-one switch, both the Aeotec nano dimmer and The Fibaro dimmer can do this, although you may need to buy and install an additional quote bypass“ piece if the LED load does not reach 20 W.