Zooz ZEN71, ZEN72, and ZEN32 switches are compatible with 5-way installations only if one of the boxes has direct access to power and load (connection to the light).

See the diagram below illustrating 5-way wiring for these models. In general, we recommend using the S2 models (ZEN73, ZEN74, ZEN76, or ZEN77 for larger installations like this one). Here are some things to note:

• A 5-way is what we call 4-point control so 4 different switches controlling the same set of lights.
• You have to have load and line in the same switch box to install Zooz ZEN71, ZEN72, or ZEN32 switches with regular on/off switches. If you have line and load separated between two boxes, there is no way to wire these Zooz models with the other 3 existing switches. If you have load and line in separate boxes, look into our S2 switches instead. Here's more about wiring S2 switches in 5-ways (NOTE: the wiring for S2 switches is different than V2/V3 switches. Do not try to wire S2 switches and V2/V3 switches the same way).
• There are many types of 3-way and 4-way switches so your wires may be positioned differently than shown in the diagram, including different colors. That's why it's very important that you understand how electrical circuits work before attempting the installation. Do NOT follow the wire positioning and colors blindly. If you're not sure if your set-up matches the below instructions, please contact our support first.
• The diagrams show all connections but ground (the ground wire was excluded in order to simplify the illustrations). Always ground all of your electrical switches.
• Colors and location of the common screw on the 3-way switches are just for illustration and will not always match your set-up so please don't follow the colors or screw orientation blindly.
• IMPORTANT: Once you connect your switches, please secure them in the box, making sure any bare wires and screws are isolated with electrical tape. After the switches are settled back in the box and the wall plate is re-installed, you can turn the power on and test the switches for on/off operation.
• Use only simple on/off switches without LED indicators when wiring them with Zooz Z-Wave switches (no dimmers!).

If you're not sure about any details around the installation process, do NOT attempt wiring the switches yourself! Let us know if you have any questions and our technicians will guide you through the installation so you can complete it safely.