Wall mount dimmer switches can connect through wired connections or wireless protocols such as Z-Wave, Zigbee, or PowerG, depending on the device and control system. Once paired with a compatible hub or security panel, they can support remote dimming, scenes, schedules, and automation for connected lighting.

Wall mount dimmer switches can control incandescent, compact fluorescent (CFL), LED, halogen, electronic low-voltage (ELV), and magnetic low-voltage (MLV) lighting loads, depending on the dimmer type. Some models also support 0-10V or 1-10V dimmable LED fixtures and fluorescent ballasts, while select switches can control non-dimmable loads through keypad functions.

Wall mount dimmer switches often require a neutral wire to power the device, although some models are designed to operate without one. A traveler wire is typically used for a conventional three-way setup, while wireless or accessory dimmers can create a virtual three-way connection without a traveler wire when power is available at the installation location.

Choose a standard wall mount dimmer switch for direct control of a dimmable load from one location, or choose a three-way switch for control from multiple locations. Choose a wireless model for smart-home integration or locations where a traveler wire is not available, and choose a 0-10V model for compatible 0-10V or 1-10V fluorescent and LED fixtures.