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My house is built 2005. I was trying to install ge smart switch which has 4 wire load ground neutral and line. Ge says it’s simple diy install.
When I remove my existing switch I am not able to identify the neutral wire which according to ge video is white.
How do I find neutral wire in my house ?
I have basic experience where previously I have changed switches in my house and outlets
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I can only assume the neutral is in the back somewhere, connected through a wire nut. I think I can see a red one in the last photo.

It’s not needed with a standard rocker switch, and just passes through the box, not connected to the switch at all.

Smart switches have electronics in them that require a neutral to operate, so DO need it connected.
 
I can see two whites at a red wire nut in the last picture.
 
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I can only assume the neutral is in the back somewhere, connected through a wire nut. I think I can see a red one in the last photo.

It’s not needed with a standard rocker switch, and just passes through the box, not connected to the switch at all.

Smart switches have electronics in them that require a neutral to operate, so DO need it connected.
Thank you
 
Thank you
I was able to find the neutral wire but now got into another issue. I have bought ge wifi smart dimmer switch and it has support for 3 way light. But while checking the instructions video it’s dying I need to change all the switch in the circuit to make it work.

I was wondering if I install this smart switch and keep the other toggle switch to always on position will it not work ?
 

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