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How to Install a Zigbee Light Switch: Step-By-Step Guide

Want to make your house lights truly adjustable via Alexa or Google Assistant? If yes, don't have to replace all of your light bulbs with smart bulbs. Instead, just install Zigbee Light Switches to operate your current outlets. While smart light switch installation isn't that complex, so, you might handle it yourself if you follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Learn About Your Smart Switch Set-Up

To convert an existing light switch to a Zigbee Light Switch, first ascertain the type of set you have, since the type of smart switch you purchase must be compatible. If you only have one switch, you'll need to purchase a "single-gang" setup. Two smart switches may require a two-gang, whereas three switches require a three-gang.

Step 2: See What Type of Wiring You Have

To examine the wiring, you must first turn OFF your main power at the fuse box. Since you do not want to risk getting an electric shock while probing about inside. Next, ensure that you have a non-contact voltage tester. 

Important Note: If you're replacing more than one old fixture, don't assume they're all wired the same. It's fairly usual for each room to have a distinct switch configuration depending on who installed it and when. As a result, these actions must be performed in every room.

Step 3: Be Sure Where You Want To Install Switch

This is quite simple - just unscrew the wall plate and pull it off the wall. If it is stuck, it is most likely due to the paint drying and fusing to the wall. A flathead screwdriver or even a butter knife should do the job.

Step 4: Check the "In," "Out" and "Neutral" Wires

Examine that your existing switch contains the four basic types of wiring required to install a switch. There should be an “Out” wire, an  "in" wire, and a "ground" wire. As well as a "neutral" wire (usually white). 

Step 5: Connect Wire to One From Your Wall

After you've disconnected the cables, simply remove your old switch. And then begin installing the smart light switch. It's really straightforward; simply connect the "in" wire to the "in" wire, the "out" wire to the "out" wire, and so on. 

Step 6: Power On & Test The Wire

At this point, you may turn on the electricity at the breaker box to test your new switch. If it turns on, you're good to go, but if not...

Step 7: Switch ON The Power At Breaker Box

If the new Zigbee Light Switch does not turn on, return to the breaker box and turn off the electricity before tampering with the wiring. You want to make sure they're all properly secured. If the smart light switch does not function, one of the cables is likely to be lost. 

One tip: even if the wall box is small, don't cram all of the cables inside. Make sure they are carefully positioned since they can quickly become dislodged if not ordered properly.

Step 8: Screw The Zigbee Light Switch

Once all of the wires have been connected and the smart light switch installation has gone smoothly, you may either snap or screw the light switch plate to the wall, depending on the type. You're almost completed!

Step 9: Connect With Internet.

The hardest part is over! Now all you have to do to get the most out of your new smart lighting system is complete installing your wifi light switch. This should be rather simple. The smart switch you purchased should come with an app that you can download to your preferred device. After you've downloaded the app, connecting it to your WiFi should be rather simple.

Step 10: Use the App To Remotely Control

At this point, you are free to connect your Zigbee Light Switch to the smart hub you're using. So that it can be managed by Google Home or Alexa. Plus, you may use all of the functions included with your smart switch!