How to pick the right in-wall smart dimmers and switches

You’ll need to make a raft of decisions before you choose which smart switches to install in your home, and your choices will be influenced by everything from the type of wiring in your walls to what flavor of smart home system you have now or plan to install later. Here’s what you need to know in roughly the order you’ll need to decide.

Is there a neutral wire in the box?

Many smart switches and dimmers require the presence of a neutral wire in the electrical box inside the wall...