Lutron Caseta Smart Switch Starter Kit | Compatible with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and the Google Assistant | P-BDG-PKG1WS | White

This brand is known for its reliable high quality smart home solutions and this no frills wireless smart switch continues in that tradition. Simple to install, but keep in mind this switch will require a neutral wire connection inside your electrical box. Everything comes hardwired to the switch and pre-labeled, so no j-hooks or screw terminals to worry about, just connect the wires to their corresponding lines in the electrical box, line, neutral, load, ground, using the included wire nuts or your preferred electrical connectors. It is a bit wide and fills your electrical box but there's still room to place the wires behind. A snap on wall plate is a nice design hiding the mounting screws behind it. Set up is easy, provided you already have a Caseta hub on your network, as this unit does not come with one. Once power is turned back onto the circuit, just select + Add Device in the settings and the app automatically finds and sets up the switch to the network. Once named it works perfectly with Alexa or Google Home, I don't have Apple Homekit to test that function. There is no dimmer on this switch, just on or off. The physical button is near silent, and toggling power in the app is completely silent, perfect to avoid disturbing sleeping family members. Most important, while there are a lot of other smart switches out there, it's important to choose a UL listed device like this one when dealing with the wiring in your walls.

Background; skip to next paragraph for details. I am retired from a career in energy conservation and control, with a specialty in lighting. I bought a home last year, and as I realize I am getting older and less capable, I decided to go heavy on home lighting control and automation. I already had extensive experience with Alexa-based plugs and bulbs; I decided to go to something hub-based to gain a bit more versatility in control, and to scratch my geek itch.I bought a Hubitat hub and both Zigbee and Z-Wave based switches, dimmers, and fan controllers. Most work fine, but, I ran into issues with one brand of product and ended up pulling it all out and starting again. Enter Lutron. I really didn't want to have to fuss with yet another hub and integration step, but having experience with Lutron from my working days,I decided to give it a try. I can't be more pleased! For those who do not plan on any home automation, their hub is not needed; just follow the instructions in the box. Setting up extra switches as in, say, a three- or more way system is so easy it makes falling off a log seem hard.I ran into a couple of issues on installing Lutron, but this is because my house has some rather odd wiring anomalies. All but one of the tech support people were they very height of courtesy and their knowledge of the products was first rate. One tech seemed impatient. Noo Yawk accent, interrupting constantly, and I could almost SEE him waving his arms in the air at the other end of the line! LOL But! The main point is, he also was highly knowledgeable and got my situation resolved in minutes.Lutron is expensve compared to other product lines, but had I to do all of this over again, I'd ONLY be using Lutron.

great product worked perfectly

The Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting Kit w/ Hub is the ultimate game-changer for home comfort! This smart lighting system has turned out to be a luxury I never knew I needed. Imagine being able to control your lights effortlessly from the comfort of your bed or couch — no more fumbling around for switches or getting up just to turn off the lights!The setup was straightforward, and the integration with my smartphone and voice assistants has been seamless. The convenience of setting schedules, dimming lights, or even turning them off remotely is fantastic. It’s the little things like this that make everyday life so much smoother and more enjoyable.If you’re looking for a way to add a touch of modern convenience to your home and indulge in a bit of luxury, this smart lighting kit is a must-have. Highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys a bit of high-tech comfort!

I've tried many different protocols. This is by far the most reliable. 3 years and not one drop.

Quality switch, wonderfully made with easy instructions

I like the switch (better than having the electrical guy make holes and draw cables)it still a bit pricey

Though we normally would have installed this switch ourselves, we had an electrician do the install because the wiring in our wall was different than expected.The hub and app were easy to setup and use. We are using this for the overhead lights in an outbuilding. The dusk to dawn scheduling option is so much better than having to adjust a timer whenever the clocks change.