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Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch (2-Count) Starter Kit

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Walmart has Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch (2-Count) Starter Kit with Pedestals for Pico Remotes (P-BDG-PKG2W) for $97. Shipping is free.

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  • Set lights to automatically adjust with changing seasons so your family always comes back to a well-lit home; you can also enable the smart away feature to randomly turn your lights on and off to look like you're home even if you're away
  • Caseta connects with more leading smart home devices – including Amazon Alexa, Apple Home Kit, the Google Assistant, Ring, Serena shades and Sonos – than any other smart lighting control brand
  • Caseta puts the smarts in the switch so you can control a variety of ways – via the free Lutron app, your voice or from the wall; create personalized schedules to change lights at set times or activate scenes with the touch of a button
  • The smart bridge doesn't use Wi-Fi, so you get super-fast, ultra-reliable smart lighting that works right, without slowing your Wi-Fi down with more devices
  • Always keep your smart light functionality; even when the Wi-Fi goes down, there's no need to reset your schedules and scenes or reconnect everything when it comes back online
  • One Caseta smart switch can control many bulbs at once; make many bulbs smart, even your existing bulbs; get smart control of multiple styles of dimmable LED, incandescent and halogen bulbs
  • Unlike other smart dimmer switches, Caseta Works in any home, of any age, as it does not require a neutral wire
  • Create a 3-way by mounting the included Pico to almost any wall surface without cutting holes or pulling wire, with a Pico wallmount bracket (PICO-WBX-ADAPT sold separately); you can also replace existing 3-way switches by mounting the bracket and Pico over the backbox
  • Works with up to 150-Watt dimmable LED light bulbs/CFL light bulbs or 600-Watt incandescent bulbs/halogen bulbs; not rated for low voltage applications (i.e. track or landscape lighting)
  • Includes (2) Lutron Caseta smart dimmer switches with white wallplates, (1) smart bridge, (2) Pico remotes, and (2) pedestals for Pico remotes

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Walmart has Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch (2-Count) Starter Kit with Pedestals for Pico Remotes (P-BDG-PKG2W) for $97. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member artcab for finding this deal.

About this product:
  • Set lights to automatically adjust with changing seasons so your family always comes back to a well-lit home; you can also enable the smart away feature to randomly turn your lights on and off to look like you're home even if you're away
  • Caseta connects with more leading smart home devices – including Amazon Alexa, Apple Home Kit, the Google Assistant, Ring, Serena shades and Sonos – than any other smart lighting control brand
  • Caseta puts the smarts in the switch so you can control a variety of ways – via the free Lutron app, your voice or from the wall; create personalized schedules to change lights at set times or activate scenes with the touch of a button
  • The smart bridge doesn't use Wi-Fi, so you get super-fast, ultra-reliable smart lighting that works right, without slowing your Wi-Fi down with more devices
  • Always keep your smart light functionality; even when the Wi-Fi goes down, there's no need to reset your schedules and scenes or reconnect everything when it comes back online
  • One Caseta smart switch can control many bulbs at once; make many bulbs smart, even your existing bulbs; get smart control of multiple styles of dimmable LED, incandescent and halogen bulbs
  • Unlike other smart dimmer switches, Caseta Works in any home, of any age, as it does not require a neutral wire
  • Create a 3-way by mounting the included Pico to almost any wall surface without cutting holes or pulling wire, with a Pico wallmount bracket (PICO-WBX-ADAPT sold separately); you can also replace existing 3-way switches by mounting the bracket and Pico over the backbox
  • Works with up to 150-Watt dimmable LED light bulbs/CFL light bulbs or 600-Watt incandescent bulbs/halogen bulbs; not rated for low voltage applications (i.e. track or landscape lighting)
  • Includes (2) Lutron Caseta smart dimmer switches with white wallplates, (1) smart bridge, (2) Pico remotes, and (2) pedestals for Pico remotes

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Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • While supplies last.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Walmart's return policy (here)

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Nov 8, 2023 10:25 PM
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WiseMoon8882Nov 8, 2023 10:25 PM
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These are great! I got them a while ago and do not remember paying $200 though. That's insane.
Nov 8, 2023 10:29 PM
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StudentOfGabNov 8, 2023 10:29 PM
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OOS already. Went to buy one and it went OOS while I was checking out.
Nov 8, 2023 10:31 PM
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bobdole42Nov 8, 2023 10:31 PM
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Quote from StudentOfGab View quoted comment :
OOS already. Went to buy one and it went OOS while I was checking out.
same! dang
Nov 8, 2023 10:31 PM
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skilletcpaNov 8, 2023 10:31 PM
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Yeah that was quick.
Nov 8, 2023 10:32 PM
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AmusedNarwhal572Nov 8, 2023 10:32 PM
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Damn hesitated too long. Should have jumped on it. Have one of these set up and its great. Dont require a neutral wire which is great for older houses.
Nov 8, 2023 10:36 PM
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bobdole42Nov 8, 2023 10:36 PM
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bought this instead, still seems like a good deal: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lutron...t/52551811
Nov 8, 2023 10:58 PM
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zakatackkNov 8, 2023 10:58 PM
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Quote from bobdole42 View quoted comment :
bought this instead, still seems like a good deal: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lutron...t/52551811
That is somehow a better deal, isn't it, no stands, but it comes with a 2nd hub (could maybe resell?)

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Nov 8, 2023 11:01 PM
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bobdole42Nov 8, 2023 11:01 PM
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Quote from zakatackk View quoted comment :
That is somehow a better deal, isn't it, no stands, but it comes with a 2nd hub (could maybe resell?)
Cheaper than just the switch, which surprised me. I figure this will be a good way to test whether I like the system and want to expand.
Nov 8, 2023 11:20 PM
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JustinL1Nov 8, 2023 11:20 PM
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Nice deal with the hub. Just two of those dimmers retailed regularly for 50+ each until the revised models came out in the last year or so.
Nov 9, 2023 12:07 AM
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bajanboy5809Nov 9, 2023 12:07 AM
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Quote from bobdole42 View quoted comment :
bought this instead, still seems like a good deal: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lutron...t/52551811 [walmart.com]
That was for sale on Amazon two days ago for $50 and will probably be on sale again for that price soon, definitely for Black Friday. I bought the same kit earlier this year for $50 too.
Nov 9, 2023 12:37 AM
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proudpoppagNov 9, 2023 12:37 AM
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How does this communicate if not wifi? Do these require neutral wire? I have a few 3 way circuits I'd love to replace with a smart system, but I'd love some first person reviews from the SD hive first.
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Quote from proudpoppag View quoted comment :
How does this communicate if not wifi? Do these require neutral wire? I have a few 3 way circuits I'd love to replace with a smart system, but I'd love some first person reviews from the SD hive first.
They have a proprietary bridge that connects to your router via an included Ethernet cable. The bridge connects wirelessly to the Caseta switches using a proprietary wireless technology which I believe Lutron calls "Clear Connect". The dimmer switches in this kit do not require a neutral wire - the wired switch IIRC can go in either of the existing 2 switch locations, with the remote going in the other location.

Note that if you have neutrals available in either of your 2 3 way switch locations (and it's very likely that you do if your house was wired in the last 20 years or so), TP-Link's Kasa product line offers cheaper alternatives both for 3 way on/offs and 3 way dimmer setups, which connect via your WiFi.

I use both Lutron Casetas and TP Link Kasas in my house, and will defer to the cheaper TP Link Kasa products if I have neutrals available.

I have Casetas in use for the following scenarios:

1. Adding 3 way switching to an existing light previously only controlled by a single switch.
2.. Adding a dimmer switch to bathroom lighting where a neutral was not available in the switch box.
3. Ceiling fan switches.
4. 4 way dimmer switching (one Caseta wired switch at the first 3 way location, and 2 or more Pico remotes at the intermediate 4 way switch locations and last 3 way location).

Other than that, the TP-Link Kasas are my go to, with their dimmers and on/offs often on sale in the $10/12 range. Caseta switches are generally in the $60-70 range. .
Last edited by artcab November 10, 2023 at 09:08 AM.
Nov 9, 2023 3:11 AM
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proudpoppagNov 9, 2023 3:11 AM
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Thanks for the detailed and knowledgeable reply. I'm pretty heavy with Kasa gear in the house already. I'll check on the neutral to be sure.
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jaspr180Nov 9, 2023 3:31 AM
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Quote from artcab View quoted comment :
They have a proprietary bridge that connects to your router via an included Ethernet cable. The bridge connects wirelessly to the Caseta switches using a proprietary wireless technology which I believe Lutron calls "Clear Connect". The dimmer switches in this kit do not require a neutral wire - the wired switch IIRC can go in either of the existing 2 switch locations, with the remote going in the other location.

Note that if you have neutrals available in either of your 2 3 way switch locations (and it's very likely that you do if your house was wired in the last 20 years or so), TP-Link's Kasa product line offers cheaper alternatives both for 3 way on/offs and 3 way dimmer setups, which connect via your WiFi.

I use both Lutron Casetas and TP Link Kasas in my house, and will defer to the cheaper TP Link Kasa products if I have neutrals available.

I have Casetas in use for the following scenarios:

1. Adding 3 way switching to an existing light previously only controlled by a single switch.
2.. Adding a dimmer switch to bathroom lighting where a neutral was not available in the switch box.
3. Ceiling fan switches.
4. 4 way switching (one Caseta wired switch at the first 3 way location, and 2 or more Pico remotes at the intermediate 4 way switch locations and last 3 way location).

Other than that, the TP-Link Kasas are my go to, with their dimmers and on/offs often on sale in the $10/12 range. Caseta switches are generally in the $60-70 range. .
How is the reliability of the tplink? I have many of the caseta switches which as far as a tech product has been absolutely rock solid for me. No rebooting, no troubleshooting, they just work. I'm a bit hesitant in spending cash to get into a system that I need to start rebooting routers to troubleshoot.

I ask because I really don't like the old caseta switch design that is this deal. Fumbling around to press buttons in the dark is annoying and the fact that you can't save dimming levels. It seems the new diva design fixes this but as you said $50/switch isn't cheap.
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Quote from proudpoppag View quoted comment :
Thanks for the detailed and knowledgeable reply. I'm pretty heavy with Kasa gear in the house already. I'll check on the neutral to be sure.
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Quote from jaspr180 View quoted comment :
How is the reliability of the tplink? I have many of the caseta switches which as far as a tech product has been absolutely rock solid for me. No rebooting, no troubleshooting, they just work. I'm a bit hesitant in spending cash to get into a system that I need to start rebooting routers to troubleshoot.

I ask because I really don't like the old caseta switch design that is this deal. Fumbling around to press buttons in the dark is annoying and the fact that you can't save dimming levels. It seems the new diva design fixes this but as you said $50/switch isn't cheap.
I have a number of TP-Link Kasa switches in the house - 7 on/offs, 5 single point dimmers, 2 3 way dimmers sets, and 2 3 way on/offs. Of all those switches, I have one single point dimmer that occasionally becomes unresponsive to Alexa voice commands.

I do suggest making sure you have robust and well located 2.4 Ghz WiFi - I have a TP-Link Omada access point mounted on the ceiling in the middle of the first floor of our 2 story home. Prior to that installation, I had a consumer grade WiFi router configured as an access point located in a "media closet" at the back of the house, and one of the TP-Link on/offs on the front wall of the house would occasionally lose connectivity.

My Casetas are rock solid but I agree the ergonomic design of the old switches is pretty lousy - I actually just removed Casetas from a 3 way dimmer switch setup and 4 way dimmer switch setup in our kitchen when I realized we NEVER bother dimming those lights, and replaced those switches with Kasa 3 way on/offs with standard switches in the other locations (TP-Link doesn't advertise it, but their 3 way on/offs will work for 4 way setups). Keep in mind that the Kasa switches take some getting used to as well - the bottom part of the switch serves both the on/off functions, but I think they're more intuitive than the Casetas.

I will say between Alexa voice commands, Alexa routines, and Home Assistant automations, we rarely touch the switches in the house, but I'll always go for the ~$10 Kasa switch versus a ~$60 Caseta switch when making something smart, except in those unique situations mentioned in my post above where Casetas offer the only solution.
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