Question 1

There is no neutral wire on the current switch.  Do I just install the ground and the two live load wires?

Accepted Answer

For the goofball that says ground = neutral,   send him the funeral bill.   and the fire damage billing.

NEVER EVER use ground in place of a neutral.   in 120 volt circuits, Neutral is a wire (usually white) which CARRIES "used" return current back to the box...    RETURN current  EQUALS the current that the AC device (light, motor, etc...) is consuming (using).   NEVER use multiple "hots" and connect to just one neutral,  as the "hots" current draw is the total of all "hots",  you'd be overloading the (white) neutral return wire.   Each "hot" must be paired with a "white" neutral of the same gauge wire  to complete the breaker (fused) protected circuit.
 These switches need a neutral, and as another has explained,  it is because the "brain" itself consumes current, and must return it to the box,  not just switch a "hot" pole  on/off.

Question 2

what happens if someone turns the switch off? Can I still turn it on over voice? i.e. Alexa

Accepted Answer

The short answer is: Yes you can still turn it on and off with Alexa by voice or Alexa app or the smart life app. It is connected through WiFi so the switches WiFi is active at all times.

The long answer is: The only thing that might bother you is the little light that is actually on the switch itself does not turn on or off if you use Alexa or app to turn your lights off and on. The light on the switch only turns on an off when you physically push it. Basically when the light on the switch gets out of sync with the off and on if you use any other method that pushing the switch. But it’s really not that much of a bother unless you are anal retentive and absolutely must have the light on the switch on when your light is on.

Question 3

Can this switch be programmed to turn on lights at sunset or turn off at sunrise without a need to adjust the times every day? Lutron has this feature

Accepted Answer

Yes.  With the SmartLife app you can program the switches to turn on/off at sunset/sunrise based on your location.

Question 4

is there a minimum load requirement for this switch?

Accepted Answer

There shouldn't be a minimum load requirement for a simple switch. Some dimmers that work with LED bulbs have a minimum load requirement, but this is a switch, not a dimmer.

ASIN	B07R4MFWCQ
Actuator Type	Push Button
Best Sellers Rank	#17,046 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #72 in Electrical Light Switches
Brand Name	TREATLIFE
Circuit Type	1-way
Color	White
Compatible Devices	Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings
Connectivity Protocol	Alexa, Google Assistant, Wi-Fi
Connector Type	Plug In
Contact Material	Plastic
Contact Type	Normally Closed
Control Method	App, Touch, Voice
Control Type	Full
Controller Type	Amazon Alexa, Android/iOS, Google Assistant
Current Rating	10 A
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (9,134)
Included Components	4Single Pole Smart Light Switch, 4Wallplate, 44 wire nuts, 42 Screws, User Manual
International Protection Rating	IP30
Item Dimensions	3.3 x 4.84 x 1.57 inches
Item Type Name	Wi-Fi Light Switch, Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT, Single-Pole, Schedule, Remote Control, Neutral Wire Required, Easy Installation, ETL Listed(4 PACK)
Manufacturer	TREATLIFE
Material Type	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Plastic
Model	Smart Light Switches SS01S
Mounting Type	Wall Mount
Number of Items	1
Number of Positions	2
Operating Voltage	120 volts
Operation Mode	ON-OFF-ON
Part Number	Smart Light Switches SS01S
Specification Met	FCC
Switch Type	Push Button
Terminal	Screw
UPC	728458730125
Unit Count	4 Count
Upper Temperature Rating	45 °C
Warranty Description	2 Years Warranty
Wattage	1250 watts

Smart Light Switch Single Pole Works with Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings, 2.4GHz WiFi Timer Smart Switch, Neutral Wire Required, No Hub Required, FCC Listed, 4 Pack

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