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Versa SWITCH-ZW Z-Wave 800 Long Range in-wall light switch and DIM-ZW in-wall dimmer switch, front view on white Latest·Installer guide·Z-Wave

Z-Wave Light Switch and Dimmer Guide: Wiring, 3-Way, Long Range

A Z-Wave light switch puts the circuit on your panel or hub. Here's what the Versa SWITCH-ZW and DIM-ZW control, how the neutral and 3-way wiring go, when Long Range beats the mesh, and how to pair them on a 2GIG EDGE, IQ Panel 4 or Home Assistant.

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Versa's Patented Sensor Install Technology ExplainedMay 22, 2026·5 min read Z-Wave plug-in dimmer and a softly lit lamp in a warm mid-century modern room, with cyan rings showing Long Range coverage Comparison·Z-WaveZ-Wave 800 Series vs 700 Series: What Security Installers Need to KnowMay 15, 2026·8 min read Which Versa sensors work with Qolsys, 2GIG, Honeywell VISTA, Resideo PROA7, DSC, Elk M1 & Alula — frequencies, receiver requirements, and enrollment steps. Guide·SensorsVersa Sensor Panel Compatibility Guide - All Major North American PanelsMay 1, 2026·13 min read

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