Wiring Multiple Lights To One Switch. Each component should be placed and connected with different parts in particular way. This diagram illustrates wiring for one switch to control 2 or more lights.
Multiple light wiring diagram. The source is at sw1 and 2 wire cable runs from there to the fixtures. Go to the service panel and turn off power to the circuit you will be working on.
The power supply connects to the first light.
Tuck the wires into the junction box and then slide the switch into place inside. Using the pliers to bend the ends connect the wires to the switch. How to wire multiple light fixtures to one switch. Basically the simplest way to have multiple lights on one switch is to run a power supply wire to the switch first.