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, ...

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Wire color codes play a vital role in ensuring safe and correct electrical connections. They help distinguish between hot, neutral, and ground wires, which are identified by colors like black, red, ...

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 ...

Leviton has added five new products to its Decora Smart lighting product line, including a new switch and a new dimmer that don’t depend on the presence of a neutral wire in the box you’ll install ...

is an editor overseeing The Verge’s product reviews and service journalism programs. Dan has covered the technology world for over a decade at The Verge. GE Lighting is introducing new smart lighting ...

You’ll need to make a raft of decisions before you choose which smart switches to install in your home, and your choices will be influenced by everything from the ...