Lutron Maestro LED+ Dimmer Switch for Dimmable LED, Halogen and Incandescent Bulbs, 150W/Single-Pole or Multi-Location, MACL-153M-GR, Gray

We renovated our kitchen 12 years ago, and used Maestro dimmers in multiple locations for the halogen under counter and pendant sink fixtures. Of course, they won’t work for an LED upgrade. The LED plus dimmer does. The best part for us is that we can replace just the master dimmer—the “companion” dimmers for our 3-way and 4-way setups work just fine with it. After 12 years I don’t mind spending a relatively nominal sum (and a little more for the designer switch color to match the existing devices) and enjoy the same smooth and seamless performance we got from the old halogens/Maestro combination.

Added to the bathroom since I love them in other areas of home. I was able install the others but this time around I couldn’t properly install in bathroom and had to call a professional. No complaints at all with these lights.

I keep it at low setting for night/early morning use, but you can double tap for full brightness during the day. I had to look at the compatibility list to buy the proper light bulbs.

I recently installed some low wattage LED bulbs in my master bathroom. The 20 year old Lutron dimmer switch I had was not rated for current that low and the bulbs would start flickering on and off after a minute or so. After installing this new switch, the flickering is gone. There is still a slight humming noise, so don't purchase this thinking that it will solve that particular problem for you. But if you need steady dimmable LED light, buy with confidence.

The directions were very easy to follow and the components fit/worked as expected. Very happy we decided to upgrade one of our lights to this dimmer - highly recommend!

I've done a lot of switch replacements. We have a 4 way switch with an old dimmer in the hall that wouldn't work with new LED's so I tried these. The install was super simple with their website videos, but I do wish they mentioned you don't need to use the common (like in their marketing) during the install video.Anyhow everything works great on all 3 switches (the 2 companions and the main Maestro).

I bought this unit to dim 7 led light fixtures. It brightens and dims seamlessly with no flickering at all, but the bulbs never actually turn off, they just go down to a very dull glow. I suppose this is due to the fact that this unit does not need a neutral connection (making it super-easy to install) but this means that it always allows a very small current to pass and this results in the dull glow of the bulbs? There is a manual "bulb-change" switch at the bottom of the unit which allows you to fully turn-off the circuit. I bought a Lutron Toggler LED+ Dimmer Switch for Dimmable LED, Halogen and Incandescent Bulbs for the next circuit and this does allow you to fully turn off the lights (and it was cheaper).

I've installed several of these dimmers in our home, in both one and two dimmer configurations. They are both attractive and functional, and they allow you to use multiple dimmers on a 3-way circuit without any rewiring. They work well with both incandescent bulbs, compact fluorescents and LED lights that are dimmable, and provide the fullest range of dimming I have seen with these types of bulbs. They come pre-programmed to bring lights to full brightness quickly, and to turn lights out by slowly dimming them, allowing you to see where you're going even after turning out the lights. A pair of small buttons allow you to set the brightness level, and that level will be maintained even after a power failure. Double tapping the switch always brings it back to full brightness, however, which is very convenient.Every aspect of how these dimmers function is programmable, from ramp-up and ramp-down times to dimming modes. However, the programming sequence is not at all intuitive, so most people will undoubtedly use the default program. Programming involves tapping specific buttons in a specific sequence - it's a bit like programming some cars or resetting the check engine light, where you may have to turn the ignition on, then off, turn on the left turn signal and blink the headlights twice.One thing that may not be clear from the instructions is that you are not limited to using only one companion switch with this master switch. If you have the wiring for it, you can wire several companion switches in parallel, all of which can control the same light. There is also a version that includes two dimmer switches in one unit, which is very handy when space is limited.One caution is that these are electronic dimmers and they need a small amount of power to function. That power comes from current flowing through the circuitry, even when the switch is off. It's difficult to find in the instructions, but they require a minimum 40 watt load to function. That's no problem with an incandescent bulb, but many LED's use much less than that. For example, a light fixture that has two 1600 lumen bulbs (equivalent to 100 watt incandescent bulbs) may use as little as 26 watts. In theory, that's not enough for these dimmers to function. Sure enough, I had a light with three 5000 lumen bulbs, each using only 7 watts. It wasn't enough for the dimmer to work. However, when I replaced the bulbs with 800 lumen bulbs, each using 9 watts, the dimmer worked without any problems. So it would appear they can function with anything above 25 watts or so, but the stated minimum is 40.Finally, a word about intelligence. Lutron was the original manufacturer of mood lighting, with multi-zone dimmers, each controlling multiple lights and with programs that, with a single button, allow one to set a bunch of lights to specified levels simultaneously. The Maestro is not one of those. These are not smart dimmers and they can't be controlled by Alexa, or via the Internet. You can't even use an app to control all of your dimmers from your smart phone. These are also a lot less expensive than smart dimmers, and they're a lot less confusing to the uninitiated. When your mother-in-law visits, it won't take her any time at all to figure out how to use one of these that controls the dining room lights. With a smart dimmer, it might take some time to learn which button to push, or to say, "Alexi, set lights for dinner." Furthermore, there's no danger that these dimmers will ever be hacked the way a smart dimmer can be. After all, smart devices usually have almost no security and there have already been cases of people 'gas-lighting' their ex-spouses remotely to drive them nuts. No such worries with these switches.Simple, elegant and highly functional - what more could you want?

I recently did a massive update to my lights bulbs throughout the house, switching from CFL and traditional bulbs to LEDs. After replacing the bulbs in my bathroom, and experiencing the full glory of the sun in a relatively small room, I decided a dimmer was necessary. However, my experience with LEDs and dimmers has been mixed so far -- I already have 5 dimmers installed in other rooms... 2 of one type, 3 of another -- and the former create a 'hum' noise, whereas the latter do not. Unfortunately, the 'good' dimmer is no longer available, so I went looking for alternatives.Eventually, I stumbled upon this dimmer. The hook for me was that the reviews were pretty consistent about the fact that it doesn't create a hum. That was good enough for me, despite what I thought was a pretty high price tag. In the meantime, I found other LED dimmers elsewhere, and purchased them for other locations in the house. I finally got around to installing all of them once this dimmer from Amazon arrived.Here's the bad news -- the dimmer above created a very audible hum. That said, so did the other dimmers I bought. This makes me wonder if the LEDs themselves, or moreover the fixture they are screwed into, is the culprit for the noise, as opposed to the dimmer. Its hard to say. (I should also note that there is a tangible delay in powering-on the light with this dimmer -- about 1-2 seconds... something that did not occur with the other dimmers...)Regardless, I ended up sticking with the dimmer above in this installation for two other reasons, despite the humming. The first is the memory setting for the brightness -- this is a digital alternative to a slider found on most other dimmers, and is very convenient. The other is the switch itself -- instead of the mechanical toggle on most light switches, this dimmer is a push button. This a nice alternative to the toggle, and a double-tap brings the brightness to its highest blazing sun setting. A single tap powers-off the light in a gradual power-down style, something I really like.Would I recommend this dimmer? No - the price is too high for what it is, and lingering questions about whether or not it creates that 'hum' remain. But once I bought it and had it installed, did I consider removing and returning it? No... it has a number of good things going for it, and I've gotten used to it.

If you are ever unsure which dimmer to buy, this is the one suitable for all applications - incandescent, halogen and LED. As well, it can be used in any switch configuration (single or multiple switch). All you need is one dimmer control in the circuit, regardless of how many switches control the light. There is a simple programming step that must be followed for proper operation when used in a multiple switch configuration. I have never experienced any issues with controlling LED lighting with this dimmer (no flickering, brightness fluctuation or variation in setting after turning off and on). A nice feature is that the lights fade on and off within about 2 seconds rather than instantaneously switching.Just make sure that you do not exceed the max 150W rating for LED or 600W rating for halogen and incandescent.

It has a significant limitation: there is a minimum wattage required for this switch to turn on.I have ceiling LED spot lights witch selector switch (one, three or eight lights on or off).Witch one light connected, dimmer will not turn on.I presume it needs higher wattage load to turn on.Other than that, it works ok.

I ordered three Maestro onset dimmers in the Biscuit finish. Biscuit is a satin finish. What I received was one dimmer that was correct and two that were in boxes identical to the first one but were different. Different finish - glossy almond - different wiring configuration and cheaply constructed. Everything says Lutron but I have used dozens of Maestro dimmers over the course of many years and what was in the Lutron box does not appear to be a Lutron Maestro dimmer even though Lutron is stamped on the product. I will never again order this type of product from Amazon. Look before you buy. Check what's in the box. Beware. Someone is trying to rip you off.

I love these dimmer switches, fade in, fade out, infinite adjustability and a nice delayed off feature so you can make it out if the room before the lights go out. I'm using them on my under and over cabinet lighting which is LED and there is no flicker or delay and the switch remembers the last dimmer setting so tapping the button once turns the lights up to the last setting.