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Hi Folks,
I have changed a light switch which connects to alexa and an app looking at the wiring diagram it all looks pretty straight forward and standard, Alexa light switch, switch lights up but lights don't work IMG_20190331_223140 - EletriciansForums.netWhen I opened the old switch this is what I had to work with,
Alexa light switch, switch lights up but lights don't work IMG_20190331_223825 - EletriciansForums.net

When I connected as I thought was correct the lights on the switch came on but the actual lights didn't any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
 
As above you don't have a neutral so it won't work. The black is a switched live
 
Amazon have sold loads of these that peeps can't use.

They could make more money selling the "old house loop in/out kit"
They could charge say....30 quid for some wagos and a metre of singles so they can have it hanging it out of the ceiling light fitting by its wires. That would look mint haha
 
Hi Folks,
I have changed a light switch which connects to alexa and an app looking at the wiring diagram it all looks pretty straight forward and standard. When I opened the old switch this is what I had to work with,
When I connected as I thought was correct the lights on the switch came on but the actual lights didn't any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

If you can get a refund, you could try a Lightwave device, they apparently work with Alexza (you’ll need to verify your lamps are compatible, ask Lightwave). They do not require a neutral.

What does your new switch do, why not use a Philips Hue dimmer switch?
 

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