How to Set Up Your Enbrighten Add-On Smart Outlet

What's in the Box

The Enbrighten Add-On Smart Outlet package includes the in-wall add-on outlet and a wall plate with installation instructions. This is an add-on device, meaning it does not function on its own — it must be paired with a GE Enbrighten master smart switch, dimmer, or outlet in a multi-location wiring configuration. The add-on communicates with the master device through a physical traveler wire, not wirelessly, providing seamless control from a secondary location.

Prerequisites

• A GE Enbrighten master device (Z-Wave or Zigbee smart switch, dimmer, or outlet) already installed and working
• A multi-pole wiring configuration (3-way or 4-way) with a traveler wire running between switch locations
• A neutral wire in the add-on outlet box
• Basic electrical tools: screwdriver, wire stripper, non-contact voltage tester, and wire nuts
• Comfort with basic electrical wiring, or a licensed electrician to assist

Important Compatibility Note

The Enbrighten Add-On Smart Outlet only works with GE Enbrighten master devices. It is not compatible with standard 3-way switches or smart switches from other manufacturers. The traveler wire carries a low-voltage communication signal, not line voltage, so mixing brands can cause malfunctions or damage.

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Turn off the breaker. Shut off the circuit breaker that controls the outlet circuit. Use a non-contact voltage tester at the secondary switch box to confirm there is no power.
2. Remove the existing switch. Take off the old wall plate and unscrew the switch from the box. Disconnect all wires and identify the traveler wire, neutral wire, and ground wire.
3. Connect the add-on outlet. Attach the traveler wire to the Traveler terminal on the add-on device. Connect the white neutral wire to the Neutral terminal. Fasten the ground wire to the Ground screw. The add-on outlet does not use a line or load connection at this location.
4. Mount the add-on. Push the wires into the electrical box, screw the add-on device into place, and attach the wall plate.
5. Restore power. Turn the circuit breaker back on. The add-on outlet should immediately communicate with the master device.
6. Test the setup. Press the paddle on the add-on outlet to control the connected load. Verify that both the master device and the add-on control the same outlet or light fixture correctly from their respective locations.

Smart Home Integration Tips

Since the add-on communicates through the master device, all smart home control, automation, and voice commands go through the master's Z-Wave or Zigbee connection. You don't need to pair the add-on with your hub — it's automatically included when the master device is paired. Any schedules, scenes, or routines you set up for the master device will also respond to the add-on's physical controls.

Quick Troubleshooting

If the add-on doesn't control the fixture, verify the traveler wire is connected at both the add-on location and the master device location. A loose traveler connection is the most common issue. If the add-on seems unresponsive, check that the neutral wire is properly connected — the device needs neutral to power its internal circuit. If you replaced a traditional 3-way switch, make sure the old traveler wire is the one connected, not the old line or load wire that may have been at that box.