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To install a Legrand light switch, you generally replace the old switch wire-for-wire, but the exact wiring depends on whether your Legrand device is:
If this is a basic single-pole Legrand switch, the usual connections are:
| House wire | Connects to |
|---|---|
| Hot/line wire, usually black | One switch terminal |
| Load wire to light, usually black or red | Other switch terminal |
| Ground, bare copper or green | Green ground screw |
| Neutral, usually white | Usually not used on a basic mechanical switch; leave neutrals tied together |
Legrand’s current product pages and installation resources show that radiant single-pole switches are conventional 15 A switches, while Adorne devices use their own frame/plate system and model-specific instructions. Always follow the instruction sheet for your exact model number. (legrand.us)
Electrical work can cause shock, burns, fire, or equipment damage. If you are not comfortable identifying wires, testing for voltage, or working inside an electrical box, hire a licensed electrician.
Before touching any wires:
Do not rely only on the switch being “off.” The box can still contain live conductors.
Legrand’s Adorne support information states that Adorne devices generally use the same kinds of tools as traditional switches and outlets and are intended to fit standard electrical boxes and existing wiring systems. (legrand.ca)
Before disconnecting anything, remove the old switch from the box and inspect the wiring.
Usually has:
This controls one light from one location.
Usually has:
This controls one light from two switch locations. Do not wire a 3-way switch like a single-pole switch.
May have terminals marked:
Many smart switches require neutral. If your box does not contain a neutral bundle and the Legrand device requires one, you cannot simply connect the neutral terminal to ground. That is unsafe and not code-compliant.
If the old switch uses push-in backstab connections, use the release slot or cut and re-strip the wires. Strip only as much insulation as the Legrand device requires; many Legrand devices have a strip gauge molded into the back or shown in the installation sheet. Legrand’s own dimmer guidance specifically emphasizes reviewing the device instructions and using the strip guide on the device. (legrand.us)
Assuming this is a basic mechanical single-pole Legrand switch:
Connect the bare copper or green ground wire to the green screw on the switch.
If the box is metal, the box should also be grounded. If there are multiple grounds, they should be tied together with a pigtail to the device.
Connect the two switch conductors to the two main switch terminals.
For a simple mechanical single-pole switch, line and load are usually interchangeable because the switch is just opening and closing the circuit. However, if the device has terminals specifically marked LINE and LOAD, follow those markings.
Typical wiring:
Panel hot/line ─── Legrand switch ─── Load to light
Ground ─── Green ground screw
Neutral ─── Not connected to basic switch; remains tied throughUse either the screw terminals or Legrand-approved back-wire clamp terminals if provided. Do not leave loose copper exposed outside the terminal area.
Do not place two wires under one screw unless the device is specifically rated for it. If two conductors need to connect to the same point, use a wirenut and pigtail.
Legrand Adorne switches are not mounted exactly like ordinary toggle switches. They use a proprietary modular frame. Legrand’s Adorne support notes that Adorne devices fit standard boxes, but some Adorne switch types must be fully inserted into the mounting frame and the frame must be grounded to operate correctly. (legrand.ca)
General Adorne process:
Important: For Adorne Touch, sofTap, Wave, and similar electronic switches, grounding and proper frame engagement may be required for the device to work.
Legrand Radiant devices are usually closer to standard Decora-style devices. For example, Legrand lists its radiant 15 A single-pole switch as a single-location on/off switch rated for 15 A at 120/277 V and compatible with all loads. (legrand.us)
For a basic Radiant single-pole switch:
Black hot/line wire → one switch terminal
Black/red load wire → other switch terminal
Bare/green ground → green ground screw
White neutrals → remain tied together, unless device instructions say otherwiseIf it is a Radiant smart or dimmer model, do not assume the same wiring. Use the model-specific diagram.
A dimmer is not just a normal switch. You must check:
Legrand’s own dimmer installation guidance says generalized instructions must be adapted to the specific Adorne or Radiant dimmer and that you should review the included instructions for calibration or setup requirements. (legrand.us)
A smart Legrand switch may require:
Do not connect neutral to ground to “make it work.” If there is no neutral in the box and the device requires one, use a no-neutral-compatible model or have a neutral added by an electrician.
| Color | Usual function | Important caution |
|---|---|---|
| Black | Hot/line or load | Must be tested, not assumed |
| Red | Load or traveler | Common in 3-way circuits |
| White | Neutral | Sometimes re-marked and used as hot in older switch loops |
| Bare copper/green | Ground | Never use as neutral |
| Blue/yellow/other | Traveler or switched conductor | Depends on installation |
Wire color is helpful, but not definitive. Always verify function.
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Light does not turn on | Loose connection, wrong line/load, bad lamp | Turn power off and recheck terminals |
| Breaker trips immediately | Short circuit | Look for bare copper touching ground/box/other terminal |
| Light always on | Switch bypassed or line/load miswired | Recheck wiring against diagram |
| 3-way does not work correctly | Common/travelers mixed up | Identify common terminal from old switch |
| Smart switch will not power up | No neutral, wrong line/load, no ground | Check required wiring for exact model |
| Dimmer flickers | Incompatible LED lamp or dimmer | Use compatible dimmable bulbs and correct dimmer type |
| Adorne switch does not respond | Device not fully seated or frame not grounded | Verify frame ground and module engagement |
Before you proceed, I recommend this order:
For a basic Legrand single-pole switch, connect the two switching wires to the two main terminals and the bare/green ground to the green screw. Leave neutral wires tied together unless the Legrand model specifically requires a neutral. For Adorne, smart, dimmer, or 3-way switches, the wiring can be different, so the exact model number matters.
If you send me a photo of the existing switch wiring or the Legrand model number, I can tell you more precisely which wire goes to which terminal.