expiredandrom posted Oct 10, 2023 11:38 PM
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expiredandrom posted Oct 10, 2023 11:38 PM
Prime Members: Lutron Caseta Deluxe Smart Dimmer Switch Kit w/ Smart Hub
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1. Adding 3 way switching to a downstairs hallway light to allow for control from the top and bottom of stairs (one dimmer switch and one Pico remote).
2. Correcting a 3 way switch wiring safety issue/hazard in my ~60 year old tract house where the original electrician used 2 wire Romex as 3 wire by using the bare ground wire as a traveler (one dimmer switch and one Pico remote).
3. Adding a dimmer switch to a bathroom where there was no neutral in the switch box (one dimmer switch).
4. Adding dimming capability at all switch locations in a 4 way switch situation (one dimmer switch and 3 Pico remotes).
(EDIT)5. 4 Speed Ceiling Fan Control switches on 3 fans.
Applications 1 and 2 are where the Lutrons really shine - not having to run new or corrective wiring was a huge labor savings.
Other than that, though, I use TP Link Kasa on/offs, dimmers, 3 ways, and 3 way dimmers in all situations where I have a neutral in the box, as well as Kasa plugs for holiday lighting, automated lamps, and energy monitoring. Device count is 17 with no WiFi connectivity issues, and that number rises to 24 when holiday lighting comes online.
I've made a pretty modest investment in improving my WiFi coverage, adding a TP-Link PoE WAP on the ceiling of the first floor in the middle of my 2 story house - no connectivity issues. The money saved on WiFi switches over Lutron Casetas more than offsets the cost of the WiFi infrastructure improvements.
The ergonomics of these old style Casetas is pretty terrible, but they do solve the issues above nicely - also voice assistants throughout the house mean that we rarely operate switches manually.
And yes, we also have several Philips Hue devices (bulbs, lightstrips, ambient light devices, etc) but those are available on sale on/off more often than Lutron - which is my biggest disappointment with Lutron Caseta platform - that their products rarely if ever go on sale (except for in bundles like these which are no use for folks that already have some investment in their platform and prefer buying individual items.
Just my $0.02
/endrant
That being said they are a lot more reliable then the Wemo stuff i had in before. These are pretty easy for the moderate DIY person to swap in.
The Caseta line is aging though and its been around for a long time. The newer Diva Smart line looks more like the non-smart switches but pricier.
But start with this kit and keep building when you can afford it.
Most my switches are casseta and they work flawlessly.
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WHY ARE LIGHT SWITCHES SO COMPLICATED! It's unreal that you need a compatibility chart between light switches and light bulbs. I've got home assistant on a Pi, a NAS, a mini PC, an overclocked gaming PC, streaming videos to TVs in ever room, but I'm fighting with light bulbs...
Most my switches are casseta and they work flawlessly.
The Lutron app isn't perfect, with sometimes when outside the light takes a few seconds to turn on/off. Also the arrive home sometimes doesn't work right away, but most of the time it seems to.
As others have said, Lutron stuff is amazing and integration is great - just be aware of the very expensive addiction that this will start.
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the Lutron buttons feel kinda mushy and they aren't able to be dimmed on both sides without a pico remote (not a real switch) if you have a 3 way setup
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