DIY: How To Wire A 3 Way Switch (Multiple Lights) - IN 5 MINUTES!

Watch a 5 minute step by step DIY demonstration on how to wire a 3 way switch with multiple lights. This configuration is perfect for both new installation and retrofitting existing lights and switches.

This DIY video goes step by step on how to wire a 3-way switch with power coming into the first switch and extending into the lights. The second 3 way switch is independent of the lights and connects directly to the first switch. The video includes easy to understand 3D diagrams of the 3 way wiring configuration and shows the entire process from start to finish.

Part of a $8,000 DIY Home Renovation series.
DIY: How To Wire A 3-Way Switch [Multiple Lights]

Lighting Fixtures (similar to what is shown in video)

Recommended tools for the job:
Tape Measure

Utility Knife

Step Ladder

Wire Strippers

Screwdrivers

Pliers

Non-Contact Voltage Tester

Stud Finder

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[lejohns]

AWESOME!!! A picture / diagram is worth a million words. And your approach shows that less, is often more. You kept it simple, basic and easy to follow. All the theory videos are great for those who want it. I only needed enough step by step guidance to get this one time project done correctly. Your approach was the "Three Way Switches To Multiple Fixtures For Dummies" was perfect for me. Thank you.

[LJWalter]

THAAAANK YOU! I’ve been looking everywhere to find someone that specifically wants to take an existing single pole switch+fixture and make it into a 3-way.
(Many will smirk or laugh as I’ve gathered it’s “Simple”, but I wanted to be 100% I had it correct.)
After searching high and low this is the only video on YouTube I’ve seen address that specific situation.
Again, much appreciated!

[keithlutz]

I’m standing in a new construction house wiring it up and this is exactly the video I needed to see. Thank you.

[bonniew]

THANK YOU !!! Of all the many "3 Way Switch" videos on the web, yours seems to be the only one that shows the power source and the appliance/light on the same side of the first switch !

[MrThedocholiday]

Finally! A 3 way switch video for more than 1 fixture! Thanks so much!

[Whiskeyfox]

I know this is an old video but your diagram of the dead end switch wiring was the only way could figure out a project I was working on. Thank you!

[scottbrinton]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. Not a lot of scenario diagrams out there for adding a three-way switch to an existing circuit. Much appreciated!

[charlesjohnson]

Finally, a video that has the same rough in I do. For the life of me I could not them how to wire this circuit when the power and the load come into the same gang box. Great video. Thank you.

[jcbrena]

Thank you. This wire setup is exactly what I needed.

[Russplight]

Thanks so much for this video and Diagram. I put off fixing my 3 way switch for 7 years because I didn't want to get over charged by an electrician. Watching this video along with another 3 way switch video, I finally figured it out. Again, thank you.

[EJfromNYC]

Oh man thank you! I thought I messed up today wiring power to the 2nd switch instead of power to 1st, then 2nd switch, then the lights.... I almost rewired everything, I screenshotted the diagram, and your straight forward explanation without the whole "don't forget to like and subscribe, oh and buy my tools at the link bellow" is appreciated lol

[beverlyknowlton]

best instruction I found on you tube, have watch many hours looking for easy to understand instructions

[b.o.nkenny]

Best 3way video because u explained the best straight forward 💪🏾💯

[marciejones]

Thank you! That was so clear and concise i see where i went wrong with my neutrals!

[Shkote]

YES & THANK YOU!!! The three wiring books I have do not include that simple set up and diagram with multiple fixtures in between three-way switches.

[robertmead]

Great explanation! Thank you for posting this! This was the exact situation for me, simply adding to an existing circuit.

[craigcoleman]

Great video – thank you being concise and accurate!!

[andriyl]

Thank you man
I fix my light))
Very good information)

[dannyc]

Can lights be run off of both switches? Great video and thanks

[hathawaydj]

My porch has four outlets on two switches... I hope this helps me decipher what's going on. Thanks!