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Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch from Amazon for $24.99

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Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch for Paddle Switches | for Philips Hue Smart Bulbs | Z3-1BRL-PKGD-WH | White

I paired one of these dimmers with my Hue Zigbee Light Bulbs in Standalone mode and it works well. No hub needed.

This deal in particular comes with a wall plate for paddle type switches. The dimmer itself is designed to work with flip switch. The kit that comes along with this makes it adaptable to help you get this dimmer set up and working.

Adds convenience to ceiling lights with pull-down chain without having to have an electrician come over to add a dedicated switch for the ceiling light i have. I have no switch to adapt this over, so all I did was use some double sided tape and put it on the wall where there was no switch before.
  • PROBLEM SOLVER: Philips Hue smart bulbs only work if the switch is in the ON position. The Aurora Smart dimmer switch keeps Philips Hue smart bulbs in 'ready mode', so you always have control of your smart bulbs
  • PADDLE SWITCH SOLUTION: Converts an existing paddle or decorator switch into a smart bulb dimmer switch using included mounting bracket and wallplate
  • STAYS CONNECTED: Aurora maintains connection with Philips Hue smart bulbs, even if the Wi Fi goes down, so that you always have control over your lights
  • ANYONE CAN USE: Allows for anyone to adjust your Philips Hue smart bulbs at the wall, no app required
  • RECOGNIZED AESTHETIC: Rotary knob easily provides the perfect lighting level; tap to turn lights on/off, or rotate to dim/brighten lights
  • SIMPLE SET-UP: Replace existing paddle switch with wallplate bracket; simply remove existing paddle switch, cap wires and push into backbox and mount the wallplate bracket
  • MOUNT ANYWHERE: Use the mounting bracket to mount Aurora on almost any surface - no cutting holes or pulling wire required
  • PACKAGE INCLUDES: (1) Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer, (1) Wallplate Bracket for Paddle Switches, and (1) wallplate
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09231SSTH/

Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch for Paddle Switches | for Philips Hue Smart Bulbs | Z3-1BRL-PKGD-WH | White

I paired one of these dimmers with my Hue Zigbee Light Bulbs in Standalone mode and it works well. No hub needed.

This deal in particular comes with a wall plate for paddle type switches. The dimmer itself is designed to work with flip switch. The kit that comes along with this makes it adaptable to help you get this dimmer set up and working.

Adds convenience to ceiling lights with pull-down chain without having to have an electrician come over to add a dedicated switch for the ceiling light i have. I have no switch to adapt this over, so all I did was use some double sided tape and put it on the wall where there was no switch before.
  • PROBLEM SOLVER: Philips Hue smart bulbs only work if the switch is in the ON position. The Aurora Smart dimmer switch keeps Philips Hue smart bulbs in 'ready mode', so you always have control of your smart bulbs
  • PADDLE SWITCH SOLUTION: Converts an existing paddle or decorator switch into a smart bulb dimmer switch using included mounting bracket and wallplate
  • STAYS CONNECTED: Aurora maintains connection with Philips Hue smart bulbs, even if the Wi Fi goes down, so that you always have control over your lights
  • ANYONE CAN USE: Allows for anyone to adjust your Philips Hue smart bulbs at the wall, no app required
  • RECOGNIZED AESTHETIC: Rotary knob easily provides the perfect lighting level; tap to turn lights on/off, or rotate to dim/brighten lights
  • SIMPLE SET-UP: Replace existing paddle switch with wallplate bracket; simply remove existing paddle switch, cap wires and push into backbox and mount the wallplate bracket
  • MOUNT ANYWHERE: Use the mounting bracket to mount Aurora on almost any surface - no cutting holes or pulling wire required
  • PACKAGE INCLUDES: (1) Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer, (1) Wallplate Bracket for Paddle Switches, and (1) wallplate

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Jan 26, 2023 7:01 PM
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DoodleJinxJan 26, 2023 7:01 PM
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Is this a smart switch/dimmer or a dumb dimmer/switch that works with smart bulbs?
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Jan 26, 2023 7:13 PM
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JosephJ7206Jan 26, 2023 7:13 PM
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Quote from DoodleJinx View quoted comment :
Is this a smart switch/dimmer or a dumb dimmer/switch that works with smart bulbs?
You use this to dim smart bulbs. It essentially prevents the switch to the smart bulb getting turned off. Make sense? Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I've never used one of these.
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Jan 26, 2023 7:13 PM
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ponic
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Jan 26, 2023 7:13 PM
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Quote from DoodleJinx View quoted comment :
Is this a smart switch/dimmer or a dumb dimmer/switch that works with smart bulbs?
I believe the latter - just giving you the ability to leave the smart bulbs "active" and adjust the dimmer as needed. But someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Looks like this has been as low as $20 before, so this seems like a decent sale. Thanks, OP!
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Jan 26, 2023 7:19 PM
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ducksoup18
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Jan 26, 2023 7:19 PM
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Its a smart switch that goes on top of an existing dumb dimmer switch that allows you to control the dumb dimmer switch with an app/homeassistant/etc. Kinda cool if you dont want to bother updating all your switches to something smart. This works via zigbee 3.0 and has a 3yr battery life according to the comments.
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Jan 26, 2023 7:21 PM
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Jan 26, 2023 7:21 PM
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Quote from DoodleJinx View quoted comment :
Is this a smart switch/dimmer or a dumb dimmer/switch that works with smart bulbs?
It's a Zigbee Dimmer Switch. It is not a WiFi switch. This can be paired with a Hue Bridge that has a zigbee radio that would then allow you to control your lights from the Hue app because the Bridge would be connected to the internet. The Hue Bridge will let you do some automation as well, on top of other things. The dimmer switch does not directly connect to wifi which means no direct connection to the internet, unless you use a middle-man (Hue Bridge) to communicate with other services like Alexa and/or Google.

I do not have a Hue Bridge. For my use case, I connect my zigbee Aurora dimmer directly to my zigbee Hue bulb. Standalone mode, I think is what its called. I use dimmer to control 2 light bulbs in unison. I do not need further function at this moment.
Jan 26, 2023 7:21 PM
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GreyBuffalo7346Jan 26, 2023 7:21 PM
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Yeah, it screws over your switch to keep the light circuit always on. Then it connects to the smart lights and can turn them on and off by pushing the button or adjust brightness by spinning. Notably, it is officially supported in the hue app and works really well with those lights. These are great and rarely go on sale from my experience.
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Jan 26, 2023 7:24 PM
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Quote from ponic View quoted comment :
I believe the latter - just giving you the ability to leave the smart bulbs "active" and adjust the dimmer as needed. But someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Looks like this has been as low as $20 before, so this seems like a decent sale. Thanks, OP!
The dimmer device itself has been as low as $20. This one is a kit that includes a wallplate and bracket.

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Jan 26, 2023 9:00 PM
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Mi95SHOJan 26, 2023 9:00 PM
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Quote from ponic View quoted comment :
I believe the latter - just giving you the ability to leave the smart bulbs "active" and adjust the dimmer as needed. But someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Looks like this has been as low as $20 before, so this seems like a decent sale. Thanks, OP!
That's correct how they work. Fantastic devices as they are quick response and don't rely on my (inconsistent) WiFi. Only gripe is that Philips holds the device back (IMHO) by only letting it do on/off and dim from one state. No custom options for double tapping or holding the button for a second light state. Only Philips buttons can do that
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Jan 26, 2023 9:30 PM
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Andrew9mbJan 26, 2023 9:30 PM
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I love these things. It's literally what made me finally pull the trigger on expensive hue bulbs. It's the best solution to accidentally flipping switches off. I only wish that I'd seen this sooner - it looks to me like the price is up to $38.

I don't need one badly, but would have gotten another at $25. Bummer.
Jan 26, 2023 9:36 PM
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dj_laneJan 26, 2023 9:36 PM
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$38.51 now
Jan 26, 2023 9:37 PM
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nickexJan 26, 2023 9:37 PM
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Price is $38.51…
Jan 27, 2023 12:18 AM
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teejaysinpeejaysJan 27, 2023 12:18 AM
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I've had one of these for a year, to be honest it's been pretty flawless, it works snappy and i would pay around $35 again for it if I needed one. It's great where I rent since it covers the original switch and keeps it from being switched off. I think it's pretty elegant but most guests in my room are pretty confused at figuring it out

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