Can I Use My Zooz Light Switch With a Switched Receptacle?
## Zooz light switches are only rated to be used with 120 V lighting fixtures directly. That means that you can't use a ZEN21, ZEN22, ZEN23, ZEN24, ZEN26, or ZEN27 to control a lamp or appliance on a switched receptacle. There is a different solution though! You can use the **relay part of the [ZEN30 Double Switch][1…
What Devices Can I Use with My ZEN31 RGBW Dimmer?
## The RGBW Dimmer should only be used with 12-24V DC LED strips and fixtures. The dimmer can handle 10A total (between all channels), but it can handle up to 6A per channel. If powered by 12V DC, the module can handle up to 120W total. If powered by 24V DC, it can handle up to 240W total. Check out the device's spec…
Can I Use My ZEN31 RGBW Dimmer with a Single Color LED Strip?
### Yes, you absolutely can! Opt for a single-color LED strip instead of a standard RGBW strip if that works better for your smart home goals. Instead of using all channels on the ZEN31 dimmer, you'll just connect the strip to the appropriate color channel terminal. If you'd like to use multiple single-color LED stri…
Can My Zooz Light Switches Be Used With Tube Lights?
## No Zooz switch should be connected to traditional CFL ballast tube lights. **Ballast tube lights** have huge power spikes at start up which can damage the switches immediately or over time. While the wattage may technically be within the device's specs, this type of load is too much for the switch to handle due to…
Can I Use My Zooz Light Switch With a Fan?
## Most Zooz light switches are not rated for use with fans, home appliances, and motor loads in general - but there are a few exceptions. To have on/off control of your fan, you could use the [ZEN71 Switch][1] as long as the fan is rated **under 3A or installed in the last 5 years**. If you currently have a **remote…
Which LED Bulbs Can I Use with My Zooz Switches and Dimmers?
## Not all LED bulbs will work seamlessly with all Z-Wave switches. While we no longer publish a database of verified working LED bulbs (manufacturers change components way too often for that), here are some general tips that we hope will help you make the best choice for your smart lighting. While it's normal to get…
