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Reddit mentions of Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Light Dimmer Switch (2 Count) Starter Kit with Pedestals for Pico Wireless Remotes, Works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and the Google Assistant | P-BDG-PKG2W, White
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 7
We found 7 Reddit mentions of Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Light Dimmer Switch (2 Count) Starter Kit with Pedestals for Pico Wireless Remotes, Works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and the Google Assistant | P-BDG-PKG2W, White. Here are the top ones.
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PEACE OF MIND: 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 awayMOST CONNECTED: Caseta connects with more leading smart home devices – including Alexa, Apple HomeKit, the Google Assistant, Serena shades and Sonos – than any other smart lighting control brandCONTROL YOUR WAY: Caseta puts the smarts in the switch so you can control your lights a variety of ways – via the free Lutron app, your voice, or from the wall. Schedule lights to change at set times, or activate lighting scenes with the touch of a buttonRELIABLY SMART: 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 devicesSET IT AND FORGET IT: 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 onlineGET MORE, SPEND LESS: 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 bulbsWORKS WITH EXISTING WIRING: Unlike other smart dimmer switches, Caseta works in any home, of any age, as it does not require a neutral wireEASY 3-WAY SETUP: Create a 3-way by mounting the Pico to almost any wall surface without cutting holes or pulling wire, with a Pico bracket (PICO-WBX-ADAPT sold separately). Replace existing 3-way switches by mounting the bracket and Pico over the backbox
Specs:
| Color | White |
| Height | 1.19 Inches |
| Length | 2.75 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Width | 2.75 Inches |
Thanks very much. I'll be ordering this starter kit very soon.
My recommendation would be lighting first. HomeKit has great support for smart lighting products and seems to work the best at the moment.
I went with Lutron Caseta for all of my overhead lights because I like to be able to control them with the switch when I need to. They are good for chandeliers or anything with multiple/specialty bulbs. Casetas require a bit of electrical knowledge. Only go this way if you're comfortable with installing light switches or willing to learn. Also not a good idea for renters.
As an alternate route, you can go with Philips Hue white and color ambience bulbs. This are great for lamps or any lights that do not have an easily accessible switch. A good choice for renters and easy non-invasive installation.
Thermostats, Locks, and Sensors should come after you get a good idea on how to set up your lighting scenes and home automation.
If you want to be able to remotely control your HomeKit devices, you should buy an Apple TV 4th Generation.
Everyone has different needs in their home. What would you like to convert to a smart product first?
Lutron Caseta starter kit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XPW6824/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1483293754&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=caseta&dpPl=1&dpID=41ceEVWftrL&ref=plSrch
Philips hue starter kit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MF63MGR/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1483293817&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=philips+hue+starter+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=31kPit0lUAL&ref=plSrch
Lutron Casseta has one, but that falls into the category of requiring a hub. However Alexa and Harmony can both control that hub.
I think the Aeontec micro dimmer switches can be wired up in a 3 way configuration. Just watch your power draw on them. However, you will need a z-wave hub to accommodate, which the harmony hub can't do by itself.
And I think these GE Switches should be capable of being wired in three way because they have a traveler wire. However, you will again need a hub to manager z-wave devices.
I have 2 favorite items on my list is the Philips Hue Bulbs & the Lutron Smart Switch. These items has no sentimental value, but I would like to turn my home into a smart house since I'm into tech. It's not romantic, but he might like it if he's into tech also.
Here is the Caseta setup I have.
Should these not be compatible? I also should clarify that the effect is not so much a flicker, but rather a strobe, and it happens when I turn the lights on. It will continue strobing until I turn the lights off and back on, and after the 3rd or 4th try the lights will work and come on normally as they should.
Don't mean to hijack but I see this as relevant, if I purchased this kit which states it's homekit enabled (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XPW6824/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER)
and this switch which has no mention of homekit (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJY0S4G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3TX4YUK2VIRSQ)
Will the seperate switch work with the hub and all switches would then be homekit compatible? Thanks heaps if you are able to confirm this
Given any thought to Lutron?
https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-P-BDG-PKG2W-Wireless-Lighting-HomeKit-enabled/dp/B00XPW6824
I personally haven't used the system but I've heard nothing but good stuff from people who use it.