expiredreptarSnax posted Oct 18, 2023 05:08 PM
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expiredreptarSnax posted Oct 18, 2023 05:08 PM
Lutron Caseta Smart Dimmer Switch for ELV+ Bulbs (White)
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As for the cloud... Well initial setup requires internet, but after that it should work as long as the hub is working. Overall anything voice controlled etc. is gonna require the internet unless you want to spend a lot of time setting up custom stuff.
In general switch control is instant. Voice/app which does require internet (unless maybe you use their app) requires internet which will always lead to lag.
IMO they are far more reliable than the philips hue lights which is the next best reliable smart home lightbulb product in my experience.
Also... these and philips hue have been around long enough I'm reasonably confident they will continue to be supported they both are made by a well respected established company with a decent history of supporting things. I specifically have limited my smart devices to those since they seem the most likely to get continued support. They serve a different purpose... philips hue for when I want color and/or individual bulb control not tied to a circuit. Lutron for white lights and ones I want to ensure stay fully reliable with their hardwiring manual control for safety such as entry way lights.
If you are using the logic of they have only been around 3-4 years very few tech products except iphones would make sense to buy. Which if that is your belief ok... but I am doubtful with that criteria that you will ever purchase anything.
In for one of the motion sensor switches though, been meaning to get something like that for our laundry room.
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In for one of the motion sensor switches though, been meaning to get something like that for our laundry room.
Can someone tell me if this dimmer switch what I need?
I got groups of 4 dimmable recessed lights in the living room and I was planning to get motion sensor ones for the garage and maybe bathroom as well.
I believe you need a hub as well in order to work with home assistant as well, right? Does it have to be a Lutron hub?
Thanks in advance.
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These lutron devices are pretty much regarded by everyone as the gold standard for smart switches. My only complaint is that the design of the switches is hard to hit in the dark to just turn the dang lights on. I'm used to them, so it's fine for me, but if I have friends over and they go into the bathroom, they are constantly cursing at my switches. The new diva style switches fix that. They're standard paddle switch decora style. And their dimmer is pretty slick. No neutral required, and drop dead easy to put into a 3way situation without replacing both switches or figuring out where the load and line are. Very simple to install.
The Caseta stuff works great where I added 3 way switching upstairs to operate downstairs hallway lighting, as well as for correcting a dangerous existing 3 way switching situation where an electrician had used 2 wire Romex as 3 wire Romex by using a ground wire as a traveler.
Caseta also works great for fan control in our bedrooms, being one of the few offerings on the market, as well as for adding a "no neutral" dimmer to lighting in our main bathroom.
TP-Link also offers a (neutral required) 3 way dimmer with dimming from both locations that works well in our dining room - just make sure to order the V2 version.
I also prefer hard wiring switches if possible - the Picos have their place but it's also nice to have the 3 way/4 way wiring hard wired for the TP-Link Kasa switches, rather than having the hots/travellers all wire nutted together behind the Pico remotes, potentially leaving a future homeowner/electrician to unscramble the bundled 3 and 4 way wiring.
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In for one of the motion sensor switches though, been meaning to get something like that for our laundry room.
For more context, you can see my comment on this deal.
The Caseta stuff works great where I added 3 way switching upstairs to operate downstairs hallway lighting, as well as for correcting a dangerous existing 3 way switching situation where an electrician had used 2 wire Romex as 3 wire Romex by using a ground wire as a traveler.
Caseta also works great for fan control in our bedrooms, being one of the few offerings on the market, as well as for adding a "no neutral" dimmer to lighting in our main bathroom.
TP-Link also offers a (neutral required) 3 way dimmer with dimming from both locations that works well in our dining room - just make sure to order the V2 version.
I also prefer hard wiring switches if possible - the Picos have their place but it's also nice to have the 3 way/4 way wiring hard wired for the TP-Link Kasa switches, rather than having the hots/travellers all wire nutted together behind the Pico remotes, potentially leaving a future homeowner/electrician to unscramble the bundled 3 and 4 way wiring.
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