Convert 4 way into three way


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Old 11-29-18, 11:16 PM
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Convert 4 way into three way

I am trying to remove one of my switches so that they can install a three-way Alexa switch that will allow me to still control two of the switches that I actually use. So far I’ve been unsuccessful and I’m not sure what I need to do to bypass one of the three way switches. If I can install the 3 way switch into 4 way setup that would be ideal.

 
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Old 11-30-18, 09:09 PM
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A four way switch setup(3 or more switches controlling a light) has two three way switches in the circuit. You should be able to swap one of them out for your new Alexa switch. The only issue might be if the Alexa needs a neutral. Some switch setups do not have a neutral in the switch box.
 
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Old 11-30-18, 09:13 PM
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I'm not aware of an actual "Alexa" switch. There are many that are Alexa controlled or compatible.
Let us know which one you are looking at.
 
 

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