Tp link hs200 only 1 black wire. Here’s what I am thinking on how to wire the switch and need some expert advice if it is correct and safe to do: The house itself is built in early 90's so we do have neutral wire in every switch box. The white wire is not a neutral, but instead is a hot wire from the power source. Sep 7, 2021 · However, there is 1 Black wire coming from the box wrapping around Switch 1 and going to Switch 2. Jul 8, 2020 · It sounds like your switch is wired on a switch loop. HS200 switches require constant power and will not work where you only have one white, one black, and ground. Connect each of the two black wires from the switch to the available Live lines via the wire nut, and wrap electrical tape around the wire nuts to make sure the copper conductor is fully concealed. If you have met the electrical requirements, proceed with the electrical installation instructions below. There is one switch in the bathroom where I wanted to change it to HS200, for some reason this switch box doesn't seem to have two black wires (line and load), it has only one black wire. Mar 4, 2021 · In the box there needs to be a group of white wires under a wirenut that would be the neutral, if not you can't use the HS200. To use a smart switch that requires a neutral, you'll need to recable the switch box with a 3-wire cable (black, red, white, ground). . (Also stated in the installation instructions) They are also not rated for motor load and can only control full power on or full power off and have no mechanisms for co trolling your fan. Mar 17, 2025 · Due to TP-Link smart switch need to be configured by Wi-Fi, it can only be installed in non-metal faceplates and dry indoor locations. If the neutral is there then add the white lead of the HS200 to the group of white wires. cbx utwvwo njlrl yvlf htea ufwsymr cqufc bhyfhnrq kexft ivwswtm