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Is a traveler wire really necessary on a two wall...
Is a traveler wire really necessary on a two wall light switch?
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May 18, 2020
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Is a traveler wire really necessary on a two wall light switch? I followed the Leviton instructions the lights once all connected turn on I have a meter to find the load connected correctly but it doesn’t work just says on.
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May 18, 2020
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Yes its neccessary. However, you can also use 2 smart switches and create a virtual 3-way
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May 18, 2020
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interdisciplinary
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Same gig no hub
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May 18, 2020
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confused. So would have to buy remote switch or can use both same models to do the same thing.
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May 18, 2020
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I didn't look up those model numbers, I'd assume it's their brand remote.
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May 18, 2020
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I use this switch
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May 18, 2020
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And this remote
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May 18, 2020
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Do you mean a 2 location light switch like 2-3 ways one at each end of a room.
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May 18, 2020
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The traveler is what allows the remote switch to talk to the master, so yes it would be necessary
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