They connect the Brilliant Control to another multiway switch. Traveler Wires: These wires are only for multi-way configurations and always occur in pairs. To read more about the neutral wire, you can check out this support article here. The Brilliant Control requires a neutral wire to install. If it’s not attached to your old switch, look for a cluster of white wires bundled together in the back of your wall box.
Neutral Wire: This is usually only attached if your old switch is a smart switch or certain dimmer switches. Setting up multiple Brilliant Controls on a multi-way configuration Installing the Brilliant Control in 3-way and 4-way configurations You can learn more about multi-way configurations by reading these two support articles. In a 3-way configuration with a traditional rocker switch, the "Load" wire should be connected to the "C" terminal of the Brilliant Control. The Brilliant Control can automatically detect which wire is “Line” and which is “Load”, so they are interchangeable when installing in a single-pole configuration. Load Wire: This is the wire that connects your switch to your light bulb or other “load” (ie: a fan or other appliance). In a 3-way configuration, the "Line" wire should be connected to the "Common" terminal of the Brilliant Control. Line Wire: This is the wire that provides the 120 Volts of power to your switch from the power company. This is installed in the wire hole labelled with the ground symbol (shown below).
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This wire is needed to install Brilliant, and is required for safety. If it’s not attached to your old switch, it may be clustered together in a bundle in the back of your wall box. Ground Wire: This wire is green or bare copper, and may or may not be attached to your old switch. Brilliant can automatically detect which wire is “Line” and which is “Load”, so it doesn’t matter which of these two wires you install into the Common wire hole. Once you’ve identified your wires, installing the Brilliant Control is much easier.Ĭommon Terminal: When installing a Brilliant, the Common wire hole is where you will insert your “Line” or “Load” wire into the Brilliant base.
Looking at how your existing light switch is wired up can help you identify which wire is which in your wall box.
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