In the past, smart switch users in older homes that lack neutral wiring had to cough up the cash for a wireless hub to make their switches work, but C by GE recently announced new—and hubless—smart ...

If staying on budget is more important than getting a long list of features, the Matter-certified Tapo S505 smart dimmer ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Liam McCabe I made no fewer than five mistakes trying to install a smart dimmer at home ...

Most smart switches require a neutral (white) wire to maintain a Wi-Fi connection, but if your home was built before 1985 (or thereabouts), this might not be an option. If you fall into the latter ...

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This article discusses many common misunderstandings about the function of the neutral wire and its relation to power problems. The subjects of dedicated lines, phase reversal, isolation transformers, ...

Ready to cross that electrical project off your to-do list? Understand wiring color codes so you can finish the job safely.

Archaic light switches might as well be from the stone age. All they do is turn a light on and off. They can't dim lighting gently or remember the brightness level you prefer. Outdated switches don't ...