How to install a HomeKit light switchA HomeKit enabled smart light switch can be installed by almost everyone, regardless of your electrical experience. With just a few tools and materials, you can install your new switch in less than an hour, depending on your home's wiring. In fact, the hardest part of the process may just be determining which light switch is the right one for you. Have a new switch already picked out? Here is our guide to safety get the job done.
Products used in this guide
Handy kit: Craftsman 8 Piece Screwdriver Set ($22 at Amazon)
Voltage tester: Fluke 1AC Non-Contact Voltage Tester ($30 at Amazon)
How to remove your existing switch
First head to your home's circuit breaker panel, and turn off the breaker that controls the lights/switch you will be working on.
At your light switch, toggle the switch on and off to confirm that the light is no longer powered.
Once verified, remove any screws that are holding on the faceplate of your switch using a flat head screwdriver.
Double check that t...
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How to install a HomeKit light switch
