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Please use the article below to understand more about wiring your Black Series Dimmer switch. Each picture has a before (what your wiring should look like prior to installing your smart switch) and an after (how your wiring should look with your smart switch installed).
Find the before picture that matches your wiring and if you don't see your before wiring, then please consult an electrician or post in our community in our dedicated wiring section as we are not able to give out specific wiring advice due to liabilities.
WARNING: We cannot provide direct wiring advice due to insurance liabilities. If you are unsure of how to read a schematic and/or are unsure of what you’re doing, please consult a licensed electrician. Failure to install the switch properly will result in a voided warranty and could possibly lead to injury.
IMPORTANT: If you have a mud-ring junction box, you won't be able to put two switches side by side without replacing the junction box with one that doesn't have a mud-ring.
Wiring Diagrams for the Black Series Dimmer Switch
Below you'll find the schematics for the Black Series Dimmer Switch. Please first start by finding your Switch Type (Single Pole or Multi-Way - Dumb, Aux or Smart Switch). Once you find the Switch Type section, click on the corresponding drop-down for your switches mode (Neutral or Non-Neutral).
Remember, the switch can only work in the following scenarios:
Single Pole Diagrams
Single-pole refers to having one smart switch controlling your load (light). You can have multiple lights, but there is only one switch that controls it.
Neutral Wire Installation
Find the before picture (shown on the left) that best aligns with your wiring and then wire your switch per the schematic. If you do not see your before wiring or are unsure, please consult an electrician or post in the Wiring Discussion section in our community for help as we cannot give out electrical advice outside the schematics shown.
NOTE: You can click on the picture to enlarge it and zoom in.
Non-Neutral Wire Installation
Find the before picture (shown on the left) that best aligns with your wiring and then wire your switch per the schematic. If you do not see your before wiring or are unsure, please consult an electrician or post in the Wiring Discussion section in our community for help as we cannot give out electrical advice outside the schematics shown.
If you experience flickering lights, choppy dimming, the Black Series Dimmer Switch is rebooting unexpectantly, or your load (light) is under 25 watts, you will need to purchase a bypass.
NOTE: You can click on the picture to enlarge it and zoom in.
IMPORTANT NOTES - PLEASE READ
You must program your Black Series Dimmer Switch (LZW31) to work in a non-neutral setup after you restore power by either changing Parameter 21 (AC Power Type) to a value of 0 in your hub's user interface or by following the steps below:
Hold down the configuration button for 10-15 seconds until the LED Bar turns yellow and let go
Tap the configuration button 12x and look at the LED Bar after your 12th press -- it should long flash yellow 1x and then fast flash 2x, indicating it's on the proper parameter
Tap 1x on the bottom paddle (off part) -- the LED Bar should remain blank
Hold down on the configuration button for 10-15 seconds until the LED Bar turns yellow and let go -- it should blink cyan to confirm the setting was saved
Feel free to check out the GIF below to see a video representation of the above bullet points.
Manual Programming Example GIF
Manual Programming Example GIF
Please use the above GIF as a reference for manual programming of the switch. Again, we recommend changing your LZW31 Black Series Dimmer Switch to non-neutral via setting Parameter 21 to the value of 0 from within your app.
Multi-Way (3-Way) + Dumb / Existing Diagrams
Multi-Way with a Dumb / Existing switch refers to having two or more switches (one smart switch + one or more dumb switches) controlling your load (light).
3-Way = Two (2) switches controlling one (1) load
4-Way = Three (3) switches controlling one (1) load
5-Way = Four (4) switches controlling one (1) load
A dumb switch refers to your existing switch that was in your house prior to your smart switch being installed.
IMPORTANT: You have to use an on/off, non-illuminated, dumb switch. The Inovelli switch will not work with a dimmable and/or illuminated dumb switch.
IMPORTANT NOTES - PLEASE READ
You must install the smart switch where there is a line (120V) present and you cannot install it where there are only travelers (this is reflected in the schematics below). In addition, please do not use an illuminated or a dimmable dumb switch.
Additionally, you must program your Black Series Dimmer Switch (LZW31) to work with a dumb or existing switch in a multi-way setup after you restore power by either changing Parameter 22 (Switch Type) to a value of 1 in your hub's user interface or by following the steps below:
Hold down the configuration button for 10-15 seconds until the LED Bar turns yellow and let go
Tap the configuration button 13x and look at the LED Bar after your 13th press -- it should long flash yellow 1x and then fast flash 3x, indicating it's on the proper parameter
Tap 1x on the top paddle (on part) -- the LED Bar should blink violet 1x
Hold down on the configuration button for 10-15 seconds until the LED Bar turns yellow and let go -- it should blink cyan to confirm the setting was saved
Feel free to check out the GIF below to see a video representation of the above bullet points.
Manual Programming Example GIF
Manual Programming Example GIF
Please use the above GIF as a reference for manual programming of the switch. Again, we recommend changing your LZW31 Black Series Dimmer Switch to work with an existing dumb switch via setting Parameter 22 to the value of 1 from within your app.
3-Way Neutral Wire Installation
Find the before picture (shown on the left) that best aligns with your wiring and then wire your switch per the schematic. If you do not see your before wiring or are unsure, please consult an electrician or post in the Wiring Discussion section in our community for help as we cannot give out electrical advice outside the schematics shown.
REMEMBER: You have to program your Inovelli Black Series Dimmer Switch to work manually with your existing dumb switch. We recommend programming your switch via your app (SmartThings, Hubitat, Home Assistant, etc), but if you want to do it manually, please follow the directions at the beginning of this section or watch the Manual Programming Example GIF.
NOTE: You can click on any of the pictures to enlarge them and zoom in.
4-Way Neutral Installation
Find the before picture (shown on the left) that best aligns with your wiring and then wire your switch per the schematic. If you do not see your before wiring or are unsure, please consult an electrician or post in the Wiring Discussion section in our community for help as we cannot give out electrical advice outside the schematics shown.
REMEMBER: You have to program your Inovelli Black Series Dimmer Switch to work manually with your existing dumb switch. We recommend programming your switch via your app (SmartThings, Hubitat, Home Assistant, etc), but if you want to do it manually, please follow the directions at the beginning of this section or watch the Manual Programming Example GIF.
NOTE: You can click on any of the pictures to enlarge them and zoom in.
Multi-Way (3-Way) + Auxiliary / Add-On Diagrams
Multi-Way with an Aux / Add-On switch refers to having two or more switches (one smart switch + one or more aux switches) controlling your load (light).
3-Way = Two (2) switches controlling one (1) load
4-Way = Three (3) switches controlling one (1) load
5-Way = Four (4) switches controlling one (1) load
An auxiliary (add-on) switch refers to a special switch designed to work with your Inovelli Black Series Dimmer Switch to allow dimming and scene control at both ends.
IMPORTANT NOTES - PLEASE READ
You must program your Black Series Dimmer Switch (LZW31) to work with a auxiliary or add-on switch in a multi-way setup after you restore power by either changing Parameter 22 (Switch Type) to a value of 2 in your hub's user interface or by following the steps below:
Hold down the configuration button for 10-15 seconds until the LED Bar turns yellow and let go
Tap the configuration button 13x and look at the LED Bar after your 13th press -- it should long flash yellow 1x and then fast flash 3x, indicating it's on the proper parameter
Tap 2x on the top paddle (on part) -- the LED Bar should blink violet 2x
Hold down on the configuration button for 10-15 seconds until the LED Bar turns yellow and let go -- it should blink cyan to confirm the setting was saved
Feel free to check out the GIF below to see a video representation of the above bullet points.
Manual Programming Example GIF
Manual Programming Example GIF
Please use the above GIF as a reference for manual programming of the switch. Again, we recommend changing your LZW31 Black Series Dimmer Switch to work with an aux switch via setting Parameter 22 to the value of 2 from within your app.
3-Way Neutral Wire Installation
Find the before picture (shown on the left) that best aligns with your wiring and then wire your switch per the schematic. If you do not see your before wiring or are unsure, please consult an electrician or post in the Wiring Discussion section in our community for help as we cannot give out electrical advice outside the schematics shown.
REMEMBER: You have to program your Inovelli Black Series Dimmer Switch to work manually with your aux switch. We recommend programming your switch via your app (SmartThings, Hubitat, Home Assistant, etc), but if you want to do it manually, please follow the directions at the beginning of this section or watch the Manual Programming Example GIF.
NOTE: You can click on any of the pictures to enlarge them and zoom in.
3-Way Non-Neutral Wire Installation
Find the before picture (shown on the left) that best aligns with your wiring and then wire your switch per the schematic. If you do not see your before wiring or are unsure, please consult an electrician or post in the Wiring Discussion section in our community for help as we cannot give out electrical advice outside the schematics shown.
REMEMBER: You have to program your Inovelli Black Series Dimmer Switch to work manually with your aux switch as well as program it to work in a non-neutral setting. We recommend programming these settings via your app (SmartThings, Hubitat, Home Assistant, etc), but if you want to do it manually, please follow the directions at the beginning of this section or watch the Aux Programming Example GIF and Non-Neutral Programming GIF.
If you experience flickering lights, choppy dimming, the Black Series Dimmer Switch is rebooting unexpectantly, or your load (light) is under 25 watts, you will need to purchase a bypass.
NOTE: You can click on any of the pictures to enlarge them and zoom in.
IMPORTANT NOTES - PLEASE READ
You must program your Black Series Dimmer Switch (LZW31) to work in a non-neutral setup after you restore power by following the steps below:
Hold down the configuration button for 10-15 seconds until the LED Bar turns yellow and let go
Tap the configuration button 12x and look at the LED Bar after your 12th press -- it should long flash yellow 1x and then fast flash 2x, indicating it's on the proper parameter
Tap 1x on the bottom paddle (off part) -- the LED Bar should remain blank
Hold down on the configuration button for 10-15 seconds until the LED Bar turns yellow and let go -- it should blink cyan to confirm the setting was saved
Feel free to check out the GIF below to see a video representation of the above bullet points.
Manual Programming Example GIF
Manual Programming Example GIF
Please use the above GIF as a reference for manual programming of the switch. Again, we recommend changing your LZW31 Black Series Dimmer Switch to non-neutral via setting Parameter 21 to the value of 0 from within your app.
4-Way Neutral Wire Installation
Find the before picture (shown on the left) that best aligns with your wiring and then wire your switch per the schematic. If you do not see your before wiring or are unsure, please consult an electrician or post in the Wiring Discussion section in our community for help as we cannot give out electrical advice outside the schematics shown.
REMEMBER: You have to program your Inovelli Black Series Dimmer Switch to work manually with your aux (add-on) switch. We recommend programming your switch via your app (SmartThings, Hubitat, Home Assistant, etc), but if you want to do it manually, please hold down the top of the paddle while tapping down on the config button 5x, then releasing (switch will blink pink to confirm) as shown in the, "Manual Programming Example GIF" drop-down.
NOTE: You can click on any of the pictures to enlarge them and zoom in.
Multi-Way (3-Way) + Smart Switch x2 Diagrams
Multi-Way with 2x+ switches refers to having two or more smart switches controlling your load (light). In other words, there are no dumb or aux switches, but rather all switches controlling the load are smart switches.
3-Way = Two (2) switches controlling one (1) load
4-Way = Three (3) switches controlling one (1) load
5-Way = Four (4) switches controlling one (1) load
IMPORTANT NOTES - PLEASE READ
You will have to rewire your setup to a non-traditional way of wiring (we’re going to put 120V to each switch) so that the switch will work. Please take a picture of the before wires so that if you ever move and revert back to dumb switches, you remember what the wiring was like. In addition, you must use an Inovelli switch in this setup as well as determine whether or not your hub/gateway supports Zigbee Binding (if not, the only other method is Zigbee Scene Control). Finally, you will need to have a neutral wire installation.
3-Way Neutral Wire Installation
Find the before picture (shown on the left) that best aligns with your wiring and then wire your switch per the schematic. If you do not see your before wiring or are unsure, please consult an electrician or post in the Wiring Discussion section in our community for help as we cannot give out electrical advice outside the schematics shown.
4-Way Neutral Wire Installation
Find the before picture (shown on the left) that best aligns with your wiring and then wire your switch per the schematic. If you do not see your before wiring or are unsure, please consult an electrician or post in the Wiring Discussion section in our community for help as we cannot give out electrical advice outside the schematics shown.
