# Replace "traditional" switches **URL:** \ **Category:** Devices\ **Tags:** z-wave\ **Created:** [July 10, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/replace-traditional-switches/65823 "2022-07-10T19:51:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Christian\_Fatzer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/christian_fatzer/32/12929_2.png) [@Christian\_Fatzer](https://community.homey.app/u/Christian_Fatzer)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/replace-traditional-switches/65823/1 "2022-07-10T19:51:53Z")
Hi, I would like to replace my traditional switches. ![Interrupteurs](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/9/3/936c259c45fbb2c120848476d2851dc08da19140.jpeg) Until now, I put a z-wave module behind the switches. But it works only for the switches with a neutral wire (these are the switches with an integrated electrical socket). As you can imagine, I would like to go further. I am interested in your feedback. A few thoughts: I will replace the electrical sockets with … ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/7/2/72b5058853fec14937c376321c2f486f43c9b3c0.png) Regarding the switches, it is more difficult. I tried the Aeotec Wallmote. First, it is powered by battery. My wife will kill me if she can’t turn on or off the lights because it is running out of battery. She will ask me “why did you replace the previous that was working perfectly?”. Second, the look is different from the switches and the electrical sockets in the house. I’d like to keep some consistency. Is there a remote control that integrates well and is connected to the electrical current? What do you think? What is your experience? Thank you in advance for sharing. Chris ---
**Author:** ![Articate](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/articate/32/57311_2.png) [@Articate](https://community.homey.app/u/Articate)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2022, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/replace-traditional-switches/65823/2 "2022-07-10T20:17:48Z")
For light switches: Fibaro Switch 2, Fibaro Dimmer 2, HeatIt Z-Dimmer. Might be worth a look? ---
**Author:** ![Le\_Cactus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/le_cactus/32/9727_2.png) [@Le\_Cactus](https://community.homey.app/u/Le_Cactus)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/replace-traditional-switches/65823/3 "2022-07-10T21:35:48Z")
> [@Christian\_Fatzer](#): > > Until now, I put a z-wave module behind the switches. But it works only for the switches with a neutral wire (these are the switches with an integrated electrical socket). I know the Fibaro Dimmer 2 can be connected without neutral, and can be used as a switch too. I have several installed. ---
**Author:** ![Cuprum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/cuprum/32/41409_2.png) [@Cuprum](https://community.homey.app/u/Cuprum)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2022, 5:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/replace-traditional-switches/65823/4 "2022-07-11T05:47:04Z")
> [@Christian\_Fatzer](#): > > Until now, I put a z-wave module behind the switches. But it works only for the switches with a neutral wire Not sure, it’s as predestined by manufacturers, but in my home the modules are installed not behind the switches/outlets, but in junction boxes. Reason: Have a “on top of wall installation” and there is no room behind the switches anyway. Also, in junction boxes is always neutral present and visually it’s not so ugly to use little bit bigger JB’s instead of some nasty constructions in/near switches. ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/replace-traditional-switches/65823/5 "2022-07-11T18:51:40Z")
> [@Christian\_Fatzer](#): > > But it works only for the switches with a neutral wire (these are the switches with an integrated electrical socket). There are also switches that do not need a neutral… [Example](https://www.robbshop.nl/robb-smarrt-inbouwschakelaar-2-draads-400w-zigbee?sqr=nuldraad) (zigbee, but I would expect theres zwave too) > [@Cuprum](#): > > but in my home the modules are installed not behind the switches/outlets, but in junction boxes. Also used this solution in a few places