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Lutron Caséta

Works with Alexa, Google Home, Siri/Apple Homekit.

You can pickup a starter kits as well.

Lutron Caseta Dimmer does not use a Neutral. On sale today as well.
Amazon Link

The consumer Smart Bridge works with Home Assistant after you use a couple Python scripts to get some key values and cert files.https://www.home-assistant.io/components/lutron_caseta/

I have 2 of the Caseta switches, a bunch of Hue Bulbs, and Leviton Z-Wave in wall dimmers. I like them all honestly and haven't had any problems so far.

I think the Hue Bulbs produce the widest range of dim light. I have "dimmable" LED bulbs where I have the in-wall smart switches installed and the lowest dim level is still pretty bright compared to the dimmest setting on a hue bulb. To get better dimming you have to buy the better LED bulbs which can run $9 plus depending on what you get, in which case you're approaching Hue Bulb pricing.

Agreed. Lutron Caseta are the absolute best way to integrate lights in HomeKit. Simple install (no neutral wire required). Reliable. Responsive.

By the way, what you are describing is called a 3-way light switch (I know its weird, because you have two switches — it has to do with the way the wiring works). I have dozens of Lutron Caseta dimmers in both three-way and four-way installations. This kit on amazon gives you both the main switch and a Pico remote for the second switch.

What is great about this is that inanition to giving you HomeKit control, the physical dimmers you install work to control the lights just like your current physical switches, which is handy both for you and your guests.

Don't forget, starting our you will need to get their Bridge to integrate their dimmers into HomeKit. Usually the best thing to do is to get their Starter Kit.

And by the way, getting a system that requires bridge is not a negative. It keeps traffic off of your wi-fi network and provides a much faster response from HomeKit, because you HomeKit hub only needs to communicate with the Bridge, and not each device individually. Also the Lutron radio protocol is optimized for responsive, reliable design with very little latency, unlike Wi-Fi.

Specifically, this kit of you want a standalone solution for this one room: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HM6L48C/

Or this kit if you want it to be connected to the internet: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G5V6M6G/

These are 3 individual switches, therefore, you can just replace them with Homekit smart switches. You may need to get a bigger box to accommodate these Homekit smart switches.

I have listed some of the Homekit smart switches below and a link to the Apple website that has a list of all the Homekit switches that are available. Also, the Homekit subreddit is here: https://reddit.com/r/HomeKit/ if you have more Homekit questions.


https://www.amazon.com/iDevices-Dimmer-Switch-Required-HomeKit/dp/B0743Q7VCL/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1540877906&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=idevices+dimmer+switch&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/iDevices-Wall-Switch-Required-Single/dp/B06Y5G7XPJ?ref_=w_bl_hsx_s_hi_web_3031359011

https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Wireless-Lighting-P-BDG-PKG1W-Assistant/dp/B07G5V6M6G/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1540877972&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=lutron+caseta+switch&psc=1

https://www.apple.com/ios/home/accessories/

I was able to find these:

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https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Wireless-pedestals-P-BDG-PKG2W-Assistant/dp/B07G5V6M6G/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=homekit&qid=1557716715&s=lamps-light&sr=1-16&th=1

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https://www.amazon.com/Koogeek-HomeKit-Assistant-Android-Devices/dp/B07MM1G8Y4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=homekit&qid=1557716715&s=lamps-light&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1

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https://www.amazon.com/iDevices-Dimmer-Switch-Required-HomeKit/dp/B0743Q7VCL/ref=sr_1_33_sspa?keywords=homekit&qid=1557716715&s=lamps-light&sr=1-33-spons&psc=1

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I'm sure there are more, but I was just flipping through pages on amazon.

You just want to make sure whatever smart switches you buy support 3-way configurations. Lutron Caseta does this by using their Pico Remotes, which is nice because the Picos are cheaper and easier to install than a second smart switch, but look and function pretty much just like a wired switch. I believe Caseta also offers a more expensive smart switch that allows traditional 3-way wiring too if for whatever reason you didn't want to use the Pico remotes.

You can see what I'm talking about here: https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-P-PKG1WB-WH-Caseta-Wireless-Dimmer/dp/B07HM6L48C/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_pm?ac_md=3-0-VW5kZXIgJDc1&keywords=lutron+caseta&pd_rd_i=B07HM6L48C&pd_rd_r=e254cde8-dfaf-4a70-a266-ee71bfc5abbb&pd_rd_w=fdPji&pd_rd_wg=loQTX&pf_rd_p=be5d8dec-444e-4770-91df-1e16a8c46da8&pf_rd_r=MKNJAE82S81QNN0KACY0&qid=1564160301&s=gateway

The switch comes with a "remote kit" (the Pico), which when screwed in to a switch box looks just like the switch, and the remote pairs to the switch to control the same light seamlessly. Lutron provides very good instructions for their products too.

edit: This starter kit adds the required hub as well, and includes everything you would need for your stair lights. Some will scoff at hubs, but it's needed for Caseta because they use RF for wireless communication, and I think the hub is worth it for Caseta at least because it's probably the fastest responding, most reliable smart switches available. Hubless Wi-Fi switches will never be as reliable and consistent. https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Wireless-Lighting-P-BDG-PKG1W-Assistant/dp/B07G5V6M6G/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_pm?ac_md=4-1-QmV0d2VlbiAkNzUgYW5kICQxMDA%3D&keywords=lutron+caseta&pd_rd_i=B07G5V6M6G&pd_rd_r=e254cde8-dfaf-4a70-a266-ee71bfc5abbb&pd_rd_w=fdPji&pd_rd_wg=loQTX&pf_rd_p=be5d8dec-444e-4770-91df-1e16a8c46da8&pf_rd_r=MKNJAE82S81QNN0KACY0&qid=1564160301&s=gateway

This Lutron Caseta kit will solve your problem.

Basically it does exactly what you described. It makes the outside switch a smart switch and then allows you to take the pico remote to wirelessly control that switch. You can then mount the Pico remote to the wall inside your closet so that it'll look like a normal switch in your closet.

Do you mean a normal side and a dimmer side, for two separate lights/loads, in a single gang? No, I don't.

If you mean a smart switch for a single load, with separate normal and dimming actions, Lutron Caseta has four buttons (on/off with dim up/down in the middle). Those are quite popular, mainly due to their ability to work without requiring a neutral in the electrical box, plus the flexibility of their Pico remote that pairs with them, allowing 3-or-more-way switches, even in places that aren't wired, but won't work directly with Alexa without picking up a Lutron Caseta hub.

Switch/Pico kit
Switch/Pico/hub kit
Pro hub (if needed, for example, with a solution like Hubitat)

GE makes Decora-style paddles that are tap top on, tap bottom off, and hold top/bottom for dimming; they're Zwave and work with Alexa ... if you have the 2.0 with smart home hub. They need a neutral, however.

GE Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Dimmer Switch (also Zwave Plus and Zigbee options)

GE and Lutron also make ceiling fan controls that match their light switch products.

Lutron Caseta doesn't require a neutral.

https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Wireless-Lighting-P-BDG-PKG1W-Assistant/dp/B07G5V6M6G/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=lutron+caseta&qid=1574783198&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE3RlI1N0g0Sks2NUkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzMDQzNjgzMkdCSDAxTzZQTVgzJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4NDg4MTUzS0lFMkEzMjJXWU9NJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Here are them same ones on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Wireless-Lighting-P-BDG-PKG1W-Assistant/dp/B07G5V6M6G/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=Lutron&qid=1549908122&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-P-PKG1WB-WH-Caseta-Wireless-Dimmer/dp/B07HM6L48C/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=Lutron&qid=1549908122&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

You'll just need one bridge and it works out to cost about $40 if you buy it with the dimmer and pico bundle (although Amazon is offering me a 30% off coupon at the moment, which would make it under $10 - link in case other people see the coupon too).

The dimmers don't connect on wifi, so they need a Lutron bridge. From there it is probably the best integrated product in my home. Everyone appears to integrate with Lutron.

Missing wires in locations is never a good sign. I haven’t personally used them but I’ve seen them a lot. You can try a Lutron https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Wireless-Lighting-P-BDG-PKG1W-Assistant/dp/B07G5V6M6G something like this. It might prevent you from have to run additional wires.

I've been using Lutron Caseta light switches+hub with Alexa for the past few years. These are expensive but of very high quality. I believe the Lutron Smart Bridge is required to connect to Alexa; you can get the starter kit from Amazon, but prices tend to be better on eBay.

There is a healthy discussion of this and other options in the homeautomation reddit, so that's worth checking out if you go down this road.