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    Nov 6, 2009, 06:53 AM
    3-way motion detection switch operation when mixed with regular switches
    I have a light controlled by any of 3 switches (3-way/4-way/3-way).

    1. Can I replace just one of the 3-ways with a motion sensing 3 way?

    2. If the answer to no. 1 is 'yes', IF THE LIGHT WAS TURNED ON BY ONE OF THE OTHER NORMAL SWITCHES, will the motion sensing switch's automatic time-out turn the light OFF after the prescribed time?
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    Nov 6, 2009, 10:15 AM

    Yes, you can replace 1 of the 3 ways with your 3 way motion.
    Operation depends on your particular model.
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