C by ge s new smart switches don t need a hub or a neutral wire.
Light switch no neutral required.
To work in junction boxes without neutral wiring c by ge s new hubless smart switches and dimmers have been designed to steal energy from the wire that goes through the switch.
Some dimmable smart switches can be fitted with no neutral wire.
The line voltage goes to the light first then to the switch no neutral both circuits work just fine when you only have a standard mechanical switch.
At ces 2020 the venerable lighting brand looks to build upon a big 2019 with new hardware and a new works with c by ge partner.
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The switch still breaks the circuit but in this case the smart switch can tap into the neutral wire to keep power flowing through the switch the electronics in the switch still break the circuit to the light but the switch maintains a circuit so it is always receiving power.
If you live in one you ll be faced with some.
In the diagrams below the dotted rectangle represents a smart switch.
While this power will not be sufficient to activate the bulb it will ensure the switch continues to communicate with the home hub.
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What s crucial here is the dimming functionality.
This reduces the flow of power from your light to your switch to a trickle.
Why is no neutral a problem for smart switches.
However you run into a problem when you have a smart switch.