Recently, I moved into a charming old house, and one of the first challenges I encountered was the lack of neutral wires in the light switch boxes. This made installing standard smart switches impossible. After some research, I decided to try the Zooz ZEN51 Relay, which promised to be a solution for my outdated wiring setup.
The idea was to install the relay at the light fixture itself, bypassing the need for a neutral wire in the switch box. I connected my existing dumb light switches to the relay’s input, and it worked perfectly—turning the light on and off as expected. But I had some questions about how the relay would behave when controlled remotely.
If the light was already on via the dumb switch, would triggering the relay remotely turn it off? And would I need to manually toggle the dumb switch again to use it? After some experimentation, I found that the relay seamlessly integrates with the existing setup. The light responds to both the dumb switch and the relay, making it a versatile solution.
This experience has been a great learning opportunity for me, and I’m excited to continue exploring how smart home technology can enhance my living space. If anyone has similar experiences or tips, I’d love to hear them!