This way you will not need to make any changes to the switch and the timer will work with no neutral wire.
Automatic light switch timer no wiring.
The timer uses two aa batteries to power the timer and mechanically switch the lights on and off.
Disconnect the timer asap and wire the old switch back in.
One at a time disconnect the wires from the old switch and carefully reconnect them to the new switch using wire connectors.
What you have is a switch loop.
While you re at it relabel the white wire with a bit of electrical tape or a sharpie.
Pull the switch and wiring out of the electrical box.
Connect the black lead wire from the electrical panel to the hot wire on the switch typically a black wire with a wire nut.
8 insert the indoor timer light switch into the electrical box.
Pull the programmable timer switch out of its box along with all the hardware and other pieces.
It does not require any wiring fancy tools or excessive work.
The mydome timer switch is not connected to your home electricity supply and does not rely on the neutral wore as a power source.
Woods 6 4 amp 7 day in wall programmable indoor digital timer switch with no neutral wire white model 59020wd view the shop the woods hardwired in wall timer.
Bn link 7 day programmable in wall timer switch for lights fans and motors single pole and 3 way compatible with spdt both use neutral wire required white no backlight 4 2 out of 5 stars 600 15 99 15.
Set your store to see.
Use any color other than white gray or green.
Connect the remaining black wire in the electrical box to the timer light switch line wire with another orange wire connector.
New 120 volt 7 day indoor in wall single pole digital timer toggle switch for lights 2 pack model rpls530a2pk 49 98 49 98.
Isolated switch allows timer to be used with any load type including ac and dc loads replaceable cr2 lithium battery provides up to three years of operation no neutral wire connection enables easy retrofitting and quicker installation.
A regular philips head screwdriver is all you need to complete installation.
The woods 59020 in wall digital 7 day programmable timer with no neutral wire required is great for overhead lighting ceiling fans porch lighting or other outlets controlled by a wall switch.