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What Is a Smart Switch?

  • Writer: Jonathan Moreau
    Jonathan Moreau
  • Jan 3
  • 1 min read

Breaker BootCamp Study Guide


A smart switch adds electronic control and automation to a standard switching function.


It is still a switch, not a breaker or protection device.





What It Does



A smart switch allows remote control, scheduling, or automation of a load through software or a network connection.





Where It’s Used



  • Homes with automation needs

  • Lighting systems requiring scheduling or remote access






One Critical Rule



Most smart switches require a neutral conductor.

If the wiring isn’t verified first, the switch will not function correctly.





Why Breaker BootCamp Teaches This



The Breaker BootCamp Study Guide teaches students to verify wiring and application before upgrading devices, allowing the Breaker BootCamp course to focus on correct installs instead of troubleshooting preventable failures.





About Breaker BootCamp



Breaker BootCamp is an electrical training program and electrician boot camp designed to prepare beginners, helpers, and apprentices for real-world electrical work, job readiness, and long-term careers in the electrical trade.


 
 
 

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