Reddit reviews Lutron Caseta Smart Start Kit, Dimmer Switch (2 Count) with Smart Bridge and Pico remotes, Works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and the Google Assistant | P-BDG-PKG2W-A | White
We found 12 Reddit comments about Lutron Caseta Smart Start Kit, Dimmer Switch (2 Count) with Smart Bridge and Pico remotes, Works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and the Google Assistant | P-BDG-PKG2W-A | White. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
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 Home Kit, 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. You can create personalized schedules to turn on, off, or dim lights at set times to best fit your everyday routines, or activate favorited 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: With the included Pico remote control, create a 3 way by mounting the Pico to almost any wall surface without cutting holes or pulling wire. You can also replace existing 3 way switches by mounting the Pico over the back box; wall plate bracket, PICO WBX ADAPT, required for mounting Pico and sold separatelyTECHNICAL DETAILS: Works with up to 150W dimmable LED light bulbs/CFL light bulbs or 600W incandescent bulbs/halogen bulbs; not rated for low voltage applications (I. e. track or landscape lighting)Includes (1) Caseta smart bridge, (2) Caseta dimmer switches with wall plates, and (2) Pico 3 button dimming remotes
Yeah for sure.
Rackmount
Ubiquiti POE Switch
Unifi Security Gateway
Unifi Cloud Key Gen 2 Plus + NVR
Unifi G3 Pros
Unifi G3 Dome
Unifi AC LR
Unifi AC Lite
TP Link 5-Port Switch
Monoprice CAT6 1000ft
Cable Matter Blank 24 port Patch Cable
Nest Thermostat
Nest Doorbell
Nest Indoor Cam
Nest Sensors
Casetta Dimmers
Phillips Hue Starter Kit
Google Home Hub
Google Home Mini
Google Home
Chromecast Audio and Ultras (not pictured)
Labeler
Camelcamelcamel says otherwise. The 2 pack is usually $160 on Amazon, just like Home Depot.
https://camelcamelcamel.com/Lutron-Wireless-Lighting-Starter-P-BDG-PKG2W-/product/B01M3XJUAD
Here’s a set of two dimmer switches, hub and remotes. No neutral wire required for these so couldn’t be easier to fit
https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Wireless-Lighting-P-BDG-PKG2W-Assistant/dp/B01M3XJUAD/ref=sr_1_7?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1535840828&sr=1-7&keywords=lutron+caseta
And here’s just the hub and a basic switch. You do need a neutral for the switch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XPW67ZM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017LRCG38/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It’s not cheap to get started for sure (mainly due to that bridge) but Caseta, apart from HomeBridge, has been my most solid HomeKit device. The bridge never requires a restart in my experience. I honestly wish I hadn’t invested so much in Hue before I used this.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M3XJUAD/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2 switch starter kit with hub for $119
Probably the best $40 home improvement I've made so far! I have a Lutron Maestro LED Dimmer switch with motion sensor on my kitchen lights. It senses when I enter my main doors so if my hands are full of groceries the lights come on automatically. I frequently enter and exit my kitchen area and it feels great to not have to walk to where the switch is located every time. YMMV. You can program the dimmer level, sensitivity, and timer settings depending on the room. It always works like a normal switch so no loss in functionality. It's 100% reliable even my dog trips the sensor. I've had a great experience with the 1 Lutron I have. I just picked up a Lutron Smart Lighting kit but I have a feeling the dumb occupancy sensor is going to end up better overall at 1/2 the cost.
The smart hub is what gives you HomeKit compatibility. Actually I ordered almost the same as the first kit you linked (two switches, two remotes, one hub, except mine came without the remote pedestals and was a bit cheaper) and what they sent me was two separate packages-one had one switch, one remote and the hub, and the other was just a separate package, with the switch and remote, and I believe your second link is what they sent me.
I am going to guess you will get the same one package with the hub, switch and remote, one package with one switch and remote, and one package with two pedestals for the remotes-just a guess :D
It is my understanding that all of the Caseta switches can be seen under HomeKit with the required Caseta Hub.
I think it's sold out.
​
EDIT: Looks like it's back!
Do you know if the inwall, hardwired dimemrs in this kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M3XJUAD/, will also work like the remotes?
My recommendation would be to have a normal switch in A and disconnect all the other switches and wires(you can probably just leave them cold in the wall) and then use pico remotes in the other two locations. They're great because they can screw in right into a standard cover plate. And be placed anywhere since they're battery operated. Sadly they only work with other lutron switches even through a third party hub like a wink hub so you'd have to replace your leviton switch with a lutron one.
Also the dimmable Lutrons don't require a neutral as they basically keep the circuit open just a tiny bit so the can stay powered(think powerdraw of like miliamps) but not enough for the bulbs to turn on.
Switch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KLAXFQA/
Pico + bracket x 2:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KLAXFQ0/
https://www.amazon.com/Caseta-Wireless-Wallplate-Bracket-PICO-WBX-ADAPT/dp/B00JZRAFEA/
You can buy them separately if you already have existing ecosystem or you can get this kit:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M3XJUAD
Thanks, yes it does. What model do you have though? This starter pack doesn't use a neutral and from what the reviews say it can be very buzzy with some lights. Also says it doesn't resume the last state dim level.
https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Wireless-Lighting-P-BDG-PKG2W-Assistant/dp/B01M3XJUAD/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Lutron+Caseta+dimmer+starter&qid=1556807752&s=electronics&sr=8-1
Can you explain the difference between the Lutron hub and the Lutron PRO hub? would I need the PRO hub to integrate with Smartthings or can I just go with the 3way smart switch Lutron Caseta 3-Way dimmer kit
https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Wireless-Lighting-Starter-P-BDG-PKG2W/dp/B01M3XJUAD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1510332829&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=lutron+caseta&psc=1