I didn’t talk about Lutron’s Clear Connect in this video. But it’s interesting how it fits into our homes with all the competing frequencies. If you want to geek out: www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/Clear_Connect_Technology_whitepaper.pdf

@thomasohara3041

3 жыл бұрын

Nhjjjj

@kaizen7852

3 жыл бұрын

do you connect all your smart devices include smart light to your router wifi or use another gateway hub ?

@bwsct

3 жыл бұрын

@Smart Home Solver Which sensor other than a Lutron sensor do you like to use with Caseta switches?

@HypeShadow27

3 жыл бұрын

FYI you can use the middle button on the PICO remotes to run scenes, you should have to run a short cut

@linearburn8838

3 жыл бұрын

tasmota like a boss

The reason it works so well is cause they use a proprietary 484mhz communication band and language. Highly tweaked and optimized so no interference from any other wireless or EM source and very efficient. For instance the wireless pico wall stations uses a normal pancake battery and lasts 7+ years! That also includes their new motion sensors. Plus they built their stuff with super high end parts. The build quality statement is very true.

That ending was just too cute!

@SmartHomeSolver

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it!

"The chances of it being supported and improved are much higher" *Cries at my Phillips Hue Gen 1*

Every video i watch. I come out with a BIG smile on my face .I love how your family helps out.Your little daughter was to much .THANKS MAN.

Nice to see the channel growing and the quality of production improving over the years!

I completely agree about spacing them out. I am currently going room by room. I buy the light switches/lamp controllers. I then limit myself to buying until I get everything installed.

I used to work at a major home improvement store in the electrical department, and a customer asked me a question about a Lutron switch. I didn't know the answer, so I suggested calling the 800 number on the package. She did, they answered her question, and she bought the product. Lutron really does have 24/7 customer service with a live person. I use a Lutron dimmer for my LED kitchen can lights, and it works great.

Lutron Caseta has been great. I have their switches in most of the rooms in my house. Thanks for the video!

There’s a reason why Lutron is incredibly popular in the professional home automation world. It just works.

Funny how I just saw your 2020 video yesterday on KZread and that was the last one before I went off to bed and wake up to this ! 😁

It’s worth noting that Lutron’s Serena shades come with a five year warranty. Over the years, we’ve had trouble with three of our shades. In each case, Lutron reviewed a video of what the shade was doing and sent us a replacement. Also, Lutron’s support is second to none. For both switches and shades, they provide excellent wiring/programming documentation online and have 24/7 phone support.

This video sure helped me with my decisions to be made with my new home, I’m disabled and need reliability with my smart switches, so I may just bite the bullet and ensure I take the long term, well supported items. Thanks for this, even though it’s just a promise fulfilled :P

I have 4 of the Lutron dimmers and they have been solid performers for years. Another bonus is you not need a neutral wire. They integrate with Home Assistant.

Current have 12 Kasa switches, not including kasa bulbs and plugs and everything works fine. they work well together and i’m quite impressed

@amazingman333

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!! I have 20+ Kasa switches along with a bunch of other wifi devices and Kasa has been flawless and reliable. I think it comes down to what exactly your looking for. Bang for buck with reliability, ease of use, installation, price Kasa wins hands down. Lutron wins on the extra software features, variety of devices and extensive collaboration to 3rd party stuff.

Totally right on this, my initial smart home purchases were yeelights, totally inconsistent and had issues all of the time. Switched over to phillips hue bulbs and they've had zero issues. Also got the Lutron Aurora switches for now and they work flawlessly as well.

Love to see the love for Lutron here.. They really are dope.

"It's not because of corporate greed" Wait until Mr socky hears about this he will be furious and sing a heavy metal version of the corporate greed song with Paul Hibbert

@mirrteam8146

3 жыл бұрын

LOL!!!......

@mirrteam8146

3 жыл бұрын

corporate greed.

@mirrteam8146

3 жыл бұрын

CORRRRRRRPOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTEEEEEEEEE GGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDDDDD!!

@iceymanz

3 жыл бұрын

I really expected a cut of paul beginning his hip thrusts and pulling back and going 'corpor- ... WHAT?' ;)

Just found your channel, really enjoying it! Love to see that you're a family man and love the satire!

Lutron Smart Bridge Pro + Home Assistant is freaking awesome. The wife can use pico remotes to control any smart device in the house, even hitting a button to turn on our bedroom Roku TV and launching an app for news in the morning. I'm getting a new house built, and also planning on putting Lutron switches and picos in all rooms. Nice video, as usual.

@EricFormo

2 жыл бұрын

i'm building a new house at the moment and needing to make a decision on which way to go in the next week. I'm finding it hard to find what I get with smart bridge pro that I don't with non-pro. I use google assistant for all my current lights and smart devices.

I went with some of the Caseta in-wall dimmers due to the fact they didn't require neutral wires. We have an older home and some of the switch boxes don't have neutral wires where some of the more recently (within the last 10 years or so) re-wired when renovating do have the neutral wires. I didn't realize this until after I had purchased some Kasa switches and dimmers. I actually really like the Caseta dimmers when comparing to the Kasa switches I have. Very reliable, and even replaced a set of 3-way switches with one in-wall dimmers and a pico remote. That was a VERY easy install. I went the eBay route when buying my starter kit and switches, though, which saved a lot of money.

Hey Reed, Thanks, thanks a lot. My X10 finally gave up on me. My wife was thrilled at the sudden expenses on Caseta's wonderful product. 30 plus lamp and half dozen wall switches later.....

You’ve got my subscription! Super helpful review!

If you went with the lutron pro bridge there are more interface options. I use homebridge to allow pico remotes to trigger non-lutron items like hue bulbs and created some triggers and scenes in my house for a rock so life smart home that makes sense to everyone including guests.

Lutron is hands down the best smart home tech I’ve put in my home. Although I’m super thankful my home came with plantation shutters inside so I don’t have to drop the cash on shades!

I bit the bullet and converted my whole house to Lutron last year. Its interesting that I kinda forgot about it. It just works. I have lots of automated routines with motion detection throughout the home and I have not once had an issue with Lutron. I own a bunch of Philips Hue stuff too and its reliable for the most part but isn't bug free. Lutron is fire and forget.

The end of the video is everything! 😂😂. I’m in the middle of a whole house conversation from Insteon to Lurton. Purchased a dozen Kasa Wi-Fi switches & don’t want to go further using Wi-Fi. I’ll return what I can and sell the rest. I’ll keep some of the bulbs for color changes.

We just moved into a historic home (101 years old) and Lutron has been a life saver because of the auto sensing line and load on top of not needing a neutral wire. I bought over 100 of them and my wallet definitely felt it but I see it as a necessity. A few places in our house I went to zigbee devices because of a different need on those locations and also we have a detached garage in the back of the property that I use WiFi devices in because I cannot get any other signals back there. In old homes, Lutron is a no brainer.

@florida23

Жыл бұрын

Would it be easy for my electrician to install neutral wires? I have a 1958 concrete South Florida ranch and I'm having him do some Lutron wiring next month. Do you still like the Lutron?

Crestron is an example of the ”Money spent is well deserved“, plus it will work and be supported for many years, if not decades.

Smart switches are the way to go! I’ve spent way too much time and $$$ on smart bulbs. And they have given me nothing but headaches!

Thanks for doing this for us!

I'm looking for a small sized rgb light bulb, any recommendations? Btw with small sized I mean the screw in part is small not the bulb itself.

Lutron is dope! Wish I had Serena shades but with 70up wide windows would spend a fortune. Instead we went with mysmartblinds roller shades (tilt) but I know for a fact that Lutron be way more reliable. But in terms of light switches I can easily say they are the best. For many spending extra for a bridge would be a con but long term that's the way to go, especially if someone wants to invest and replace most of the switches to something smart.

I've got about 10 Lutron Caseta switches in my house for a few years now, and it's been glorious. HAPPILY dumped my worthless Insteon crap and replaced it all, and more, with Caseta. I don't recall the last time I issued a command and it didn't work and none of my switches have failed. I agree with this guy that the buttons are sometimes hard to push correctly but I'm sold on these and agree paying money for something that works is a win for me.

This is great. I have 3 rooms with Lutron switches due to your previous videos. Question. What brand/specs of recessed lights are you using for those connected to the Lutron. I understand some may perform better (dimming for example) better than others.

@robincobb8611

3 жыл бұрын

I used the Commercial Electric brand at Home Depot based on the Tech with Brett channel on KZread, as well as checking Lutron’s list on their website. Check there before purchasing.

I have those Lutron dimmers at work and they are amazing .

This is the way!

@DavidFleck

3 жыл бұрын

I still can't pull the trigger on Lutron. It's the buttons. I want all my switches to look the same. Is that just me?

@TechWithBrett

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidFleck It has taken me a year to adjust to using them, but after having the manual controls + the realiability Reed talks about this is now what I want in all my devices.

@11202

3 жыл бұрын

@@TechWithBrett I agree here. Had it installed for 2 years in my home (it’s deliberately small so luckily it didn’t hit me toooo hard) I have literally never had them not work ever. Not once. Ever. Also installed it into my father-in-law’s huge home and the fact they act as their own extenders are fantastic.

@techboycjp

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Brett have a great day!

@5280Woodworking

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidFleck I’m 100% the same way. I had Caseta in my last house and this was my one complaint. I went RA2 select this time. Yes more expensive but I just told myself a couple grand for switches and now my OCD is happy. ZERO regrets. Plus the 3/4 way companion switches don’t count as a device.

I am currently building my home and have now decided that Brilliant and Lutron will be the system I install. Do you control the shade by switch or voice or both?

Awesome info- I use to install high end home theater for Magnolia and I have a tip- If you take the time and cost to change all of your wall plates to decora, I recommend buying a smooth/quality wall plate cover without those ugly flathead bolts showing. Try Lagrand. A nice modern touch. Cheers

Curious how you setup the Ikea shades as you can partially open them with the remote normally however when you have more than one shade bound it becomes less reliable if one of the shades fails to start with the other.

Is there a smart window shade the opens from the top of the window instead of the bottom(or both)? We have second floor bedrooms and our current manual shades have this feature, sure neighbors would appreciate not to have the unexpected show as the shades open from the bottom in the morning.

When you said corporate greed I instantly thought of the way Paul says it 'Corporate Greed, Corporate Greed!"

I installed X10 switches in the 90s (When Radio Shack was still a thing). They had this "feature", where if the bulb blew it would take out the switch with it. Then when CFL bulbs were a thing, the bulb would whine loudly if you tried to dim it. And LED bulbs just confused them and they refuse to turn off.

As someone who has leveraged Kasa in my current hone I am going Lytton when we moved. Kasa switches are great 95% of the time but the 5% of the time they decide no not connect is a Royal pain.

Just in case Lutron is reading this: sell your stuff(especially switches) in Europe!

@courtenayblair2279

3 жыл бұрын

they do

@ijustwanttoeatcookie

3 жыл бұрын

@@courtenayblair2279 Please enlighten me with a link to a store that sells EU Lutron Caseta switches?

@courtenayblair2279

3 жыл бұрын

@@ijustwanttoeatcookie I'm not in the EU but I know they sell th worldwide. I'll see if I can find you one

@ijustwanttoeatcookie

3 жыл бұрын

@@courtenayblair2279 World wide shipment is not the issue. In the EU we use completely different wall sockets that are more square shaped instead of rectangular like in the US. Also, most EU, I can speak for the Dutch, houses are made of concrete, including the walls which makes it impossible to just run wires everywhere without destroying a ton.

@courtenayblair2279

3 жыл бұрын

@@ijustwanttoeatcookie I get it. they make them. I just watch a video of a guy installing one in the UK into a brick wall...and I know the UK is no longer in the EU or something lol

I love the Lutron system. The ceiling fan controller doesn't even require any device inside the fan, just the wall unit and it comes with a remote. The remotes work even when the network is down and they work better than any wireless device I've owned, very robust and almost impossible to block with shielding or RF interference.

Do not worry. We all do that. Thank you for the helpful video!

@SmartHomeSolver

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it Nikolay!

@CRANEREVIEWS

3 жыл бұрын

Cries in poor country

My biggest resistance to the Luton Caseta is the crazy size of a single switch. In Australia I can get six manual switches into the space taken up by one Caseta, or conversely to replace the six switches would take up half my wall.

Thanks for all your videos, you rock! Question... I just installed several round panel lights in my kitchen. They state they are dimmable 10 - 100% so don't support regular smart dimmers. I'm pulling my hair out trying to find smart dimmers that control those lights and specify the 10 - 100%. Are the Lutron's compatible? Thanks so much!

@KumarChalla

3 жыл бұрын

The lutrons can be set to specific end points.

Hi, I recently replaced most of my old light switches with Lutron dimmers. I'm now looking for a style of recessed LED light that don't seem to exist yet. Are you aware of anyone selling 6 inch recessed slim lights that are both multi-color and work with the Lutron dimmers?

Can you test Orro Home? It just popped up on my Facebook newsfeed and it looks interesting. I am a new home owner and I’ve been watching ALL of your videos to help me decide

I have LUTRON Caseta throughout my 4 story townhouse - 60 devices and counting and it works flawless. Highly recommend too. Next up are blinds and some smart control panels.

@abdulaleemali128

2 жыл бұрын

What brand led lights works well with the dimmer switch

"Where is the t-ble" is the best 😂

Thanks for the great video

Hi, I have been following your interesting videos for a long time. Now I would like a solution for the following: I am looking for a Smart switch for my sunshade/screen. The screen works on 220 volts (Europe) and the manual switch that I now use is a two-way switch. Do you know whether such a Smart switch is supplied? Thanks for the response, cheers, Leo

Is that an app on the tablet or iPad in the beginning where you’re writing on? I’m a sucker for pros and cons list and it got my attention lol

I have a Netgear ac750 I have my house set up with smart products like bulbs and switches around my house. What happens when 2.4 GHz keeps dropping or won’t connect tagging with my wifi. What can I do then

Can you do a video seeing if lutron smart switches can work with Hue bulbs? It'd be nice to be able to use lutron switches so can't stop having to tell people to leave them on, but also have the ability to let the hue bulbs change color tones during the day. I would like to buy lutron stuff but I'm not sure how well it will work with my current hue bulbs. Can you turn a hue bulb on or off without triggering a lutron switch? Or do you have to trigger the switch instead of the bulb?

So true. We watched your videos, did a lot of research and considerations and eventually decided to use Caseta as the major and few others to support since Caseta does not have everything we need. They are so expensive but indeed more robust especially in installation. Other than that, we also use TP link for outdoor plugs and switch and Treatlife for fan/light. TP Link's app is really easy to use and robust, but the physical switch is kind of squeaky. Wyze's automation is a hit or miss.

As someone who just bought 10 Lutron Serena Shades... I feel this. Now venturing into lightning with dimmer switches... I don't regret the shades... they are quite nice. Been a bit of a pain to get things synced into HomeKit from the Lutron app though... wish that was more seamless.

I've had issues with getting LED lights to turn off completely, and I've heard Lutron has this issue also. What are your thoughts on these before dropping some coin, do they turn LED off completely?

Nice! "Lighting is at the top of the list"

I bought 4 Ikea shades. They've been great but one failed after 9 months. Thankfully I had the receipt and they had a 1 year warranty. Also I use Kasa light switches. They have been flawless, but admittedly I only have about 10 so my wifi has been sufficient

Hello I have 3 bathroom that use regular 3 switches. 2 of the 3 switches control the mirror light and ceiling lights. The 1 switch control the fan (not a ceiling fan). Does your product work in each of my bathroom and what product should I get?

good video.. hoping to get some help here to go for home automation, mainly lighting.. 1. do i need any HUB for lutron light switches/dimmers? if so, 2. how many switches/dimmers per HUB? 3. can i use kasa or something else along with Lutron switches in the same switch board?

@geoffh6398

2 жыл бұрын

LUTRON has a small hub that is required. The consumer version supports 75 devices and the pro version supports 100. The switch itself is a standard 1 gang switch size. It should fit next to another standard 1 gang switch.

Kindly make a quick review on 240v smart switches

Is there any way for track down to know what data is send from app to smart appliances??? If it is possible, then we can create own dashboard or application for whole smart things into one unit. Is there any way????😷😷

I love these types of videos

I heard a rumor Phillips came out with a new inwall switch now so we can control our Fans or other items :)) big-time happy. So in other words it goes in-wall behind your switch to make it on/off remotely with Phillips ecosystem.

Hello, Im almost sold on lutron. One quick question is there any 3in1 switch? I want to control 3 lights independently with a single wall hole, 1gang size. All I can find are wifi but I want to use one with hub for the speed and offline control. I dont like nor want to make those 4 gangs wide switches.

What kind of Lutron shades are those? I didn’t know that Serena shades were available without a fascia.

Are there pico like remotes for wifi switches like TP-Link Kasa? -- I know this might not be the place to ask, but I've been looking everywhere and haven't found any options that are like certified/safe so was just hoping someone had an answer? (Other than lutron, just don't really know how I feel about how their buttons look)

I am not clear on the need for a "bridge". We want to be able to turn off/on/dim our 2 kitchen light switches by using either google assist or an app. Not sure why a "bridge" would be necessary for this. Can anyone help? TY

Sir, what are your thoughts on the lutron alisse? I'm trying to find a supplier in europe but seems futile. I love their look

@SmartHomeSolver

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I haven't looked at those before. I agree they have a really interesting look!

Hey man great video! Sorry for my English I'm a viewer from Brazil... I've imported a lutron starter pack to try out and had a problem with "ghosting" (when the lights are off I still see a faint glow). Have you experience this issue in your house? Any tips that can help me? And yes the bulbs are dimmable. Thanks a lot!

@gustavosilveira9205

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSpiv thanks for the tip my friend, I'll try to get better quality led bulbs...

If anyone has had tilt, ikea, and Lutron shades, what were your favorites? I currently own tilt and I love it, but I wouldn't mind branching out

What bulbs do you use for Lutron Reed?

Do you have smart outlets? Im having my own home soon, so im planning to make it a smart house, or at least get the smart switch. I saw a smart outlet but i dont find a really important role for it.

Just found myself starting to change my cheaper Gosund smart switches ( which worked completely fine ) to Leviton light switches which are a more pricey. I did it more for the astethics (they match regular light switches) than function. Any thoughts on Leviton smart switches compared to lutron?

@SmartHomeSolver

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried out Leviton switches myself. Somehow I missed them when I did that big comparison. I've had a lot of people say they like them and I also like the look of a regular light switch to blend in better.

@bbuhler

Жыл бұрын

@@SmartHomeSolver I'm running a mix of Z-Wave Leviton switches and just added some Lutron. My house is older and that has made Leviton's need for a neutral wire harder in spots. But it can give you a true three way wired setup vs Pico remotes in place of physical switches. Every now and again I've had issues generally after power glitches where a Leviton switch needs to have its service disconnect pulled to reboot it before it will work again. I'm planning on adding whole house surge suppression and I'm hoping that will help with that issue.

How long can the battery last with the Lutron power roller?

How about Fibaro! They can be used with integrated standard switches so you have just 1 button that does it al? .. not to be rude but these look verry big and not easy to control in the dark

Looks like Insteon is gone and out of business. I have many Insteon lighting switches running from the Insteon hub. Any suggestions on what direction to go. I presume the Insteon switches/dimmers are now trash.

Say I have some lights in the house that multiple switches of that one set of lights (stair lights/top and bottom) do I need to buy multiple Lutron switches?

Hey man, great video, thanks. So if you (or anyone else here in the chat) were building a new house, would you still consider Lutron and Hue and going all wifi or would you be springing for C4 or Savant and panelized lighting?

@GreeniusGenius

2 жыл бұрын

wi-Fi is never the way to go imo, even if you have the ideal network with hardwired APs every few rooms or so, you’re just adding unnecessary load, and points of failiure. For example, if you change your Wi-Fi password, all of your Wi-Fi smart home devices are going to go crazy until you reset them etc. Better to just go with a bridge setup, with Hue and Lutron, the bridges use Ethernet, so no fiddling with that, and no additional load on your network.

Will lutron ever support Uk or euro sized electric boxes ?

I'm trying to make all the lights in my new home "smart" but I have a serious case of option paralysis. I can't make a decision on what best fits my situation. PLEASE HELP!

what lamp is that in the background? 0:27

How do I get rid of a Lutron system and convert back to a traditional light switch system?

I saw those lutron shades in your last video and was very intrigued by them but man the price point on those... gotta save up., they look awesome!

@SgtZima

3 жыл бұрын

What kind of price are we talking?

@timhahn7542

3 жыл бұрын

$600 a piece

@SgtZima

3 жыл бұрын

@@timhahn7542 Thanks, that's not as much as I was thinking.

You can purchase zemismart motors for regular roller shades of any size.

We just moved and we have a kitchen light switch that is in an inconvenient place. It’s on the opposite side of the room from where you enter. I don’t want to pay an electrician to move the light. Is there a way to use a smart switch to get a switch near the entrance?

@GreeniusGenius

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, so with Lutron for example, you would setup the main switch where your existing switch is, in the inconvenient location, and then mount a Pico remote by the door, and then just link them together.

What is the lamp or speaker over his shoulder??

I work on high end homes. The default is always Lutron, generally RA3 now. Quite expensive but quite a reliable and powerful system. I was speaking to my electrician friend that does the installs as I'm doing my own home reno. He said he often goes into houses to replace budget smart home products and replaces them with Lutron. So therefore, I'm on the Lutron bandwagon because I don't like problems. For example, bought a Hue bridge and it would just not connect to my router. Lutron's: easy peasy.

2:30 don’t worry I have that setup on gigabit internet with kasa and is works very good

@trumpdrago517

3 жыл бұрын

I feel a setup like that for me to feel comfortable, ID need a rock solid router and ap. Like unifi and that would cost me $500 anyway.

Ehat brand dimmable slim led lights did you use

I installed Lutron Caseta switches with the hub at our home in Ontario and loved them. I get up super early and was able to set up scenes as I walked around getting ready for my days. I am in the process of installing more of them in our new house in Alberta. Since I had the hub already, I was "in-bed" with Lutron already. So, I just continued. We have 3-way and 4-way switches in the new house. I am about $2k into switches and remotes already. Oh well...

I first purchased a refoss garage opener, the meross app was super ez to setup and use, then I got some smart plugs and added to the app, and now I have all the main light switches from meross, zero issues and super reliable. I know Lutron is the high end stuff, but it cost like 3 times more and I kinda wanna stick to only using a single app to control everything.

I love my lutron lights and I am slowly adding more and more.

Did you consider looking at RadioRa2, if so what made you choose this over RadioRa2?

Same thing im doing, one switch at a time..you get what you pay for and lutron i feel is quality