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Thread: New here - I do not know the correct terminology for a double pole switch

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    Question New here - I do not know the correct terminology for a double pole switch

    I am new here but need help - I have a single light that is controlled by 2 different switches on 2 different walls. I would have called this a double pole switch.

    Is this the correct classification? If not what is this application called?

    Are there Wi-Fi switches that can be used where on off times can be scheduled for this application? Control from an Android and\or PC device? Not Bluetooth, but wlan based wifi. I am looking to expand this application to outlets and single pole switches either wifi router based or some type of wifi based controller.

    If I am not posted in the correct place, please let me know where to post.

    Thanks

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    When you have two locations it's called a 3-way because there are 3 wires involved (common and two travelers). As for wifi, Lutron uses their own much better clear connect system that talk to a hub and the hub is connected to your home network via ethernet.

    Look into their Caseta line if you plan on never maxing out on their 50 device limit and live in a 2000 foot area. It's cheap and easy.

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