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I can't figure out how to connect the existing wires in my kitchen light switch to the kasa smart switch. The upper black wire appears to be a common but it doesn't
![I'm trying to replace my light switch & black screws are on opposite sides. On the old switch, the two traveler screws are across from each other and, on the new one, I'm trying to replace my light switch & black screws are on opposite sides. On the old switch, the two traveler screws are across from each other and, on the new one,](https://preview.redd.it/ggyursji08681.jpg?width=1575&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b755f389304ed937e971714d91a77f37347ef045)
I'm trying to replace my light switch & black screws are on opposite sides. On the old switch, the two traveler screws are across from each other and, on the new one,
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