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Old 10-10-2021, 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
IMHO, I think you bought the wrong switch, you needed one for a TWO switch arrangement, then the instructions would have indicated what to do with the extra wires. I would eliminate the second switch and place the the motion detector switch ion the location that would provide the best operation. Other option, go back to the original switches and wiring, and replace the LIGHT blub/housing with a motion sensing unit. Then you simply leave the switch(es) in the ON position and let the motion detection control the light.
Using any light control device designed for a single switch installation on a 2 switch installation is usually asking for a lot of trouble.
You know....this is starting to make some sense. This switch on amazon has a red wire on it....just like the original switch that I removed had on it.

But it requires a neutral....which I don't (obviously) have....although there are those white wires in both boxes not connected to each other.

Here's the 3 way motion switch

https://www.amazon.com/ECOELER-Singl...99&s=hi&sr=1-4
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