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Help: Black and White Wires on Switch but No Neutral?

Home Improvement Asked on April 8, 2021

I was going to install a Kasa smart switch, which requires a neutral. When I opened up this box, which contains 2 switches that control 2 separate lights outside (porch and walkway), I noticed black and white wires going into both switches. Is this a sign of a switch loop for both outside lights? Does this mean that the white wire is not neutral but hot? Thanks for any help you can give a newbie!

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One Answer

That's exactly what it means, no neutral at the location. There are smart switches that don't require neutrals so you might want to check them out.

Correct answer by JACK on April 8, 2021

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