Lutron Caseta Smart Home Dimmer Switch, Works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and the Google Assistant | for LED Light Bulbs, Incandescent Bulbs and Halogen Bulbs | PD-6WCL-BL | Black

br>I've compiled a list of advantages and disadvantages that I've encountered. PRO: br>br>PRO: br>br>PRO: PRO: PRO: PRO: PRO: PRO br> *600 watt Incandescent/Halogen load or 150 watt LED loadbr> * Quite reliable, quick/responsive. br> * Smooth Dimming for entire range on LED, Incandescent, and Halogenbr> * Impressive RF Wireless Rangebr> * No Neutral Wire requiredbr> * Includes RF Pico Remote with memory that can be tied to other Caseta productsbr> * Includes RF Pico Remote with memory that can be tied br> * Can be linked to sync with other Caseta productsbr> * Simple Setupbr> * Secure Encryption when used with iOS devices and the Lutron Bridgebr> * Solid Build Quality from a trusted name in lightingbr> * Completely Silent does not hum, buzz, click, or emit any audible soundbr> br> * If hub is not present/available, can be controlled via remote or physical control panel (you will just be unable to control via a smart phone/tablet app). br>br> * If using version 2 Bridge - You can use Siri on your iOS device to control the power status and brightness of all or individual lights if they are Apple HomeKit certified. NICE! br>br>CON: if you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, this is not the place br> * Uses Lutron's proprietary "Clear Connect" wireless control protocolbr> * Power failure results in dimming set to Full ON not returning to previous statebr> * Memory Button only on Pico Remotebr>br>There are a few drawbacks to the dimmer, but I believe the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. I would recommend this system to anyone who already owns a Lutron Smart Bridge or another compatible hub. br>br>Thank you for reading my review! br>If you found it useful, please select "Yes" at the top of the page. If not, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Josie Boone

| Jul 13, 2021

I really want to like these more; they were perfect for our patio lighting, which was limited to two lights. (There is no neutral wire for a more traditional smart-switch because of the cable setup). The main complaint is that turning on the lights using any method other than one of their specialty remotes (using only the center button on the remote, not the on bottom either), Given that the system must have the information somewhere if you can do it at all, I think this is a bit silly. Why not change the behavior slightly to make it more convenient for everyone? There is a way to change the switch's minimum brightness, but there is no way to change the switch's maximum brightness or set the default brightness when it is turned on, whether through the app, Google Home/Alexa, or the switches themselves!.

Alma Duke

| Oct 13, 2021

These should, in my opinion, work in conjunction with the App. To get wireless access to these, you'll need the Lutron smart bridge (ASIN B00XPW67ZM). It was extremely easy to install and I love the fact that you can set the precise light % within it (1%-%). 99%). There are only a few lighting options available to you (i. e. High/Medium High / Low, and so on. If you're using a physical switch, you'll need to do the following. br>br>For the first month (while my place was being renovated), I wasn't using the app and was wondering if I'd made a costly mistake by purchasing these instead of standard dimmers. Voila, I was able to use the smart bridge as soon as I connected it. It completely changed the atmosphere in my home. I can easily (and I emphasize EASILY) create "scenes" within the app, making it a one-stop shop for all of my video needs. the ability to touch I have a “scene” where each light is set at 10%, another “scene” where all the lights are set 25% and so forth and so forth and When you set the app to "Off," all you have to do is open it and all of your "Scenes" will appear on the home page. Love it! br>br>• I justified the cost of these dimmers by claiming that they were only $30 more than standard dimmers. . . Not bad when you consider the convenience of being able to control your entire house lighting from wherever you are (in the kitchen or even on vacation). I went with the Lutron DVCL-S, which has a sleek appearance. I originally purchased the 153P and installed them in a few locations, but after seeing the wireless capabilities of the Caseta Wireless, I returned them and replaced them with these. . . It is, without a doubt, pricey, but highly, highly recommended! Finally, I discovered that the remote controls (which I purchased by mistake) are completely useless. Save $5 by not purchasing the Switch/Remote bundle, as I did. I now have a box full of them that I am almost certain I will never use. Another feature I'd like to see is a high-resolution switch. Lights with different wattages I have a 1000K watt chandelier and had to settle for a switch that is far less attractive and is not wireless.

Ivy Kerr

| Sep 06, 2021

In the Q, I found a response. A that claimed to work with Alexa but failed to do enough research. The switch can only communicate with a Lutron smart hub using Lutron's proprietary protocol. This device can't use the built-in hub on an Echo Plus without first going through its own Lutron hub. This is fine if you have multiple Lutron switches and a Lutron hub is a good investment. But this is the only such switch I had planned to have, and I don't want to spend $100 on a hub and expose my home to yet another potentially hackable internet of things protocol. I waited far too long to install it, and now I'm stuck with a $55 switch that I can't return. Moral: Make an effort to learn more. However, when you're doing something new and complicated, it can be difficult. I paid an electrician $160 per hour to assist with the installation of the light, but despite advertising, he had little knowledge of smart hub protocols. However, it works well with conventional wiring.

Rowan Meadows

| Sep 28, 2021