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Review on Lutron Caséta Deluxe Smart Dimmer Switch Kit 2-Pack With Caséta Smart Hub, Works With Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Ring & Google Assistant - White (P-BDG-PKG2W-A) by Jeff Warne

Revainrating 5 out of 5

My electrician recommended these - and with a few glitches, we're thrilled

We were renovating our home office in our attic and as part of it had to update our electrical. I researched tons of smart home products, and decided against anything that required special bulbs (Hue) and anything that wasn't Homekit compatible. Why Homekit? Because the data isn't stored on the cloud, isn't sold, and must be encrypted per Apple standards. Using the Homekit app on our phone is a nice perk, but 99% of the time we use the Lutron app.The switches once installed and linked to the hub are incredibly easy to use as just normal dimmers with decent sized buttons so even grandma is happy. Setting preset dim levels is easy too, so most of the time it's a single touch on, single touch off - already better than 99% of non-smart dimmer switches out there. Pricey - yes - but you get what you pay for. We bought this starter set to get the hub, and then separate switches. My electrician used standard GFI wall plates, and the Lutrons require about the same installation space as a tra

Pros
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Cons
  • The switch may not be the best option for renters or those who frequently move, as it requires permanent installation into your existing electrical system