How-To Identify a Neutral Wire: Which Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Product is Right for Me?
Watch to determine if your switch wallbox has a neutral wire or not. This video will help you decide if you should select the D26HD Decora Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer / D215S Switch, which utilize a neutral wire – or the DN6HD Decora Smart No-Neutral Dimmer / DN15S Switch, which utilize an MLWSB Wi-Fi Bridge.
If you encounter wiring in your wallbox that does not resemble configurations covered in this video or if you have any wiring questions, please consult an electrician or contact Leviton technical services at [email protected]. To learn more about Decora Smart Wi-Fi and the My Leviton app, please visit: https://www.leviton.com/decorasmart
0:00 – Introduction
0:10 – Neutral Wire vs No Neutral Wire in Wallbox
0:20 – Your Home’s Wiring
0:30 – Leviton Product Offerings
0:52 – 2011 National Electric Code Transition Requiring Neutral Wires
1:00 – Neutral Present? Use D26HD or D215S
1:14 – Older Home? Use DN6HD or DN15S with MLWSB
1:31 – No-Neutral Products Require a Ground Wire
1:51 – Packaging Differentiation – Buying the Right Product
2:10 – Tutorial – How to Identify the Wiring in Your Switch Wallbox
2:38 – Tools to Use
2:48 – Safely Check Your Wallbox After Turning Off Power
3:39 – Have a Neutral Wire? Choose Any Decora Smart Wi-Fi Device
4:18 – No Neutral Wire? Use a Wi-Fi Bridge and No-Neutral Dimmers and Switches
4:52 – Check Each Wallbox as Different Configurations Occur Due to Renovations
5:06 – Select the Solution That Meets Your Needs