Lutron Caseta Original Smart Switch (Lutron Smart Hub Required), for LED Lights and Fans, 6 Amp, Single-Pole/3-Way, Neutral Required, PD-6ANS-WH, White

I installed the Lurton Caseta light switches in my home a little over a year ago and they have been nothing short t of spectacular. I’m writing the review here on the 6-ANS but my system also includes PD-10NXL, PD-5WS-DV and PD-3PCL and certainly applies to them as well.First of all let me say that when up and running the system is flawless. Not once have I lost network connection with any of my switches! The switches look great on the wall and are of very high quality to the touch. A switch isn’t a glamorous device so to say that it functions as it supposed to isn’t particularly awe inspiring. Rest assured these switches do turn things on, such as lights, fans and lamps every single time. Dimming works well too. But these are smart devices so it’s the way they go about the work that is awesome. They work perfectly with Alexa or Siri for voice control inside your home, or from anywhere in the world via Apple HomeKit or Lurton Caseta app. Can’ remember if you turned off a light in your house? No problem, pull up either app and it gives you each switch’s status and of course you can operate the switch as well. There are other third party apps that integrate as well.Product selection: You need to research which product does what and which works for each specific application. This means single pole versus multi-pole (3 or 4 way switches), dimmer or non-dimmer, how much wattage the switch can handle (for multiple bulbs per switch) and fan amperage if appropriate. This was the most time consuming part for me because I have a varied mixture of situations which required different switches to do the job. I have 16 individual Caseta switches in all controlling over 50 bulbs, fans or lamps.Installation: I am in no way a trained electrician so this was a big undertaking. However the instructions were clear so I had no hesitation. If you don’t like to wire your own fixtures, switches, etc., you may want to hire an electrician as it is a little complex when dealing with three way switches. That being said, I did call customer support on a few occasions and they were excellent at helping me wire and troubleshoot my error.Setup: The Lurton bridge connects to your router or Ethernet switch and setup is a breeze using any internet connected device. Adding each device is as simple as pressing the switch and adding it via the app. It couldn’t be easier really.Cons: Price! These are very expensive devices which really adds up when you have several of them. The prices haven’t fallen over the past year either. Cheap faceplates from my local hardware store didn’t fit, requiring me to trim or buy better quality ones which of course added to the cost. I also replaced all of my toggle switches with rectangular ones so the would match. If you hire the installation then that obviously adds more.Conclusion: We love our smart home devices and these are no exception. It was well worth the time planning and researching and I enjoyed the challenge of the install. Not having to get out of bed to turn off the back yard light from letting the dog out is just one example of convenience. We will be installing them in our vacation place this spring.

I have steadily added automation to my new house. These Lutron Caseta switches have been a key part of my automation. I have now installed several switches, dimmers, and fan controls throughout the house. If you are comfortable with replacing an outlet or simple light switch, these are easy to install. It gets more challenging when you have an existing three-way switch setup (two switches in different locations controlling the same light). This takes more experience and patience, figuring out which wires on your existing switches go where. You will need to replace one of the three-way switches, and modify the connections on the other three-way switch. I think I have done five 3-way switches or dimmers at this point, and the first couple required some research to understand how to connect them. It didn't help that the instructions that came with the first switches I installed had at least one wire color mislabeled. The latest I bought had corrected this error in the instructions.The Google integration works great! Once you add the device to Google Home, you can group several together in a room so that you can control them individually or as a whole room. Now we can say "hey Google, turn the kitchen lights on", and three different lights are turned on. We can also say "hey Google, turn the kitchen sink light on" or "he Google, turn the kitchen island light on" to turn them on individually. It works great!

I love this wireless switch! I am going to include some items in my review that I wish I could have learned through research but just wasn't there.(1) this is a wireless switch that CAN be controlled with the separately purchased PICO wireless radio remote control; similar to a key fob for an automobile. (2) this switch DOES require a white (neutral) wire in the wiring box in order to function. (3) this switch can replace any standard switch AND can replace a three-way switch by using the blue wire; otherwise the blue wire is simply capped off with a wire nut. (4) the yellow wire nuts are included in the box along with a small "jumper" wire if you need to extend the length of a wire cluster in the electrical box. (5) There is a very small green light that glows very dim when the light switch is off and glows much brighter when the light switch is on. The light is not so bright as to be annoying, but it can help you find the switch in the dark. (6) the pairing is super easy with the remote, it took only 30 seconds and works great. (7) the distance needed to control the light is similar to a key fob, you can easily control the switch from your parking area outside of the house. (8) I purchased this switch to turn the exterior floods on when I arrive home late from work. (9) you need to trim the tabs on the switch to make the switch fit next to other electronic switches, if you trim both sides of the tabs, the switch is rated for a lower wattage. (10) this switch can be controlled remotely from a telephone ONLY IF you purchase a CASETA Wireless Hub and have WiFi - I did not purchase the hub and cannot control anything with my telephone, just with the remote control. I have also posted a review for the wireless PICO remote control.

I just installed another one, linked up with my hub about 24hrs later on using/adding to the app and its a little difficult programming, but after one night, was able to solve the issue. They are promot at the 24/7 help line. Love this stuff and the company. Unfortunately it is all internet driven!