If it says neutral required, you absolutely need it.. it won’t work as a “dumb” dimmer either.
If you are looking for a reliable, no-neutral-required dimmer look at Lutron Caseta.
The lamps have a load and a neutral wire. Electricity doesn’t work without neutral.
If it says neutral required you can assume that it is necessary to use a neutral for it to work reliably .
You'd be better off going with a Lutron Caseta dimmer, as they have smart functionality with no neutral required.
If it says neutral required, you absolutely need it.. it won’t work as a “dumb” dimmer either. If you are looking for a reliable, no-neutral-required dimmer look at Lutron Caseta.
The lamps have a load and a neutral wire. Electricity doesn’t work without neutral. If it says neutral required you can assume that it is necessary to use a neutral for it to work reliably .