(Part 2/2) Installing Smart Home Dimmers! Lutron Caseta w/ Pico Remote, Lutron App and Alexa Setup
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- Are you looking to install some smart dimmers in your home and control with Alexa? In this two part video, we show you how to install two Lutron Caseta dimmer switches (one single pole and one 3-way), how to configure a Pico remote and setup with multiple Lutron Caseta switches, and how to setup the Lutron app and Alexa with the Lutron Smart Bridge. We also answer the question of why LEDs still glow with the Lutron dimmer switch is turned off and how to fix it.
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Excellent, helpful video. Helped me set up 15 switches and 9 pico plus a bridge smoothly (once I named them all clearly!). Thanks
I’m very glad to hear it helped! Hopefully you will enjoy them as much as I do in my home!
Nice video, I want to start looking into installing smart homes and did some YT searching and it brought me here. Thanks for the informative vid. Really enjoyed it. Cheers Sean
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!
Awesome review! Very informative and helpful... Thanks!!!
My pleasure! Glad you found it useful!
Awesome vid man. Thanks for the help!
Thanks! My pleasure!
very help full THANK YOU
You're welcome!
Great video! I can't wait to rig my own house with some remote dimmers. Of course, I'll use Google Home instead of Alexa :-)
Peter J. Tamburro thanks! I haven’t used Google Home but I imagine it will be just as easy for the final steps of setup. Let me know how it goes when you decide to rig it up!
Great video! I purchased a Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Bridge dimmer kit with lamp dimmer and pico remote. I installed it and the pico remote works, but not with the Lutron app. I added the pico remote device on the Lutron app, when I click the turn on/off the light it does not work. But it does work if I choose my audio Sonos speaker instead, so I know the bridge is working. Any idea what could be the issue please? I appreciate your help! TY
Hmmm, it's probably a quick fix. I'd give Lutron a quick call because they have an expert tech team that can troubleshoot with you over the phone. Their customer support number is 1 (888) 588-7661. Good luck and let me know how it goes!
I didn't see where you showed how to program the center button on the Pico Remote. I use that button to turn on a pre-set level of brightness or dimness...AND I'm supper bummed that the main switch doesn't come with a pre-set feature as well...unless I'm missing something. If I am, please let me know.
Hi Debra, thanks for watching! You’re right, I did not have that step in the video and I agree it stinks you’re not able to do a preset on the main switch. The good news is that the Pico Remotes are awesome. You use the pico remote to dim to your liking and then you hold the center round button for 5 seconds. You’ll see the green LED flash, turn off, and then turn back on to show the preset has been saved. I hope that helps!!
Thanks for putting together these videos. I'm looking at getting a bunch of these and noticed the video is almost two years old. Wondering how have the switches held up. Would you buy today or have you found better switches? Thanks.
Glad you enjoy them! The switches are truly awesome! They have held up and still work perfectly on the timers and with Alexa. I wish the switches were a little cheaper, but you do get what you pay for and in this case it's high quality. If you do decide to get them, let me know how it goes.
@@HandzforHire will do thanks for the replay. Another quick question can these work with smart dimmable bulbs. Philip Hue, Lifx , etc. Trying to make things work well for both my family and myself.
@@neightjay you're welcome! I do believe they work fine with those types of bulbs, but you might want to give them a quick call to make sure. Here's their customer service number. 1.888.LUTRON1
Hi. I have a 4 way to hook up (3 switches). Do you know if it’s the same way as the 3 way? Thank you.
Hello, I believe so. You will just have one wired switch, and then close off the wiring in the other two switches. You'll install Pico remotes and link to your wired remote. Shouldn't be too bad. Good luck!
Great video.
I had a question when i connected smartbridge with alexa my lights were blinking when i gave a command alexa turn on lights ??
chantu1234 oh man. Nothing more frustrating than getting to the end and then having to troubleshoot lol.
It’s hard to know what it might be without asking a few more questions.
1. Is the blinking/flickering happening only with Alexa or is it happening with the hardwired switch or pico remote too? If it’s happening with those too (even occasionally) it might be a bulb compatibility issue.
2. What type of bulbs do you have and what kind of switch did you install? If they’re LEDs, then the lights probably have a transformer that steps them down to 12V or 24V. If that’s the case then you need an ELV or MLV switch to be able to dim LED bulbs. I had to install a bunch of PD-5NE (ELV) switches in my house for this reason otherwise I got a flicker when I dimmed. You might be able to switch out the bulbs or in my case, I had to change my switch. This might be completely different than your setup, but worth the ask.
3. How many switches did you install? Is Alexa making it blink everywhere or just some places?
I hope you’re able to get to the bottom of your issue!
Handz for Hire hii its blinking only with alexa commands its working perfect with pico remote and switch.My bulbs are incandescent i read online it said lowering the brightness in alexa would work it turn lights on but then again it blinks after giving command
@@chantu1234 That's weird because incandescent should be fine and easily dimmable. Can you humor me and just examine the light bulb to make sure it's a dimmable bulb? Maybe try a different bulb to see if does the trick? If that's not the issue, then I'd try adjusting the high and low end trim on the switch itself. If that doesn't work, then I'd try uninstalling and reinstalling the light in the Alexa app. It sounds to me like a compatibility issue somewhere in the circuit. Alexa, the Lutron Smart Bridge, and Switch should all be compatible, so my gut says the bulb. What's the model number on your Lutron Caseta switch? If none of the above works, then I'd call the Lutron Support team (1 (800) 523-9466) and they can help you troubleshoot. Please keep me posted! - Jay
Can this be used with under cabinet led strip lights w/ transformer?
Hi Magda, yes it can. I did another video installing led strip lights with the transformer. ruclips.net/video/Fn2YDGvzq5s/видео.html You can combine the videos for the whole DIY job. Good luck and let me know how it goes!
should I use this the Lutron Caseta ELV+ Dimmer Switch, PD-5NE-WH for my TORCHSTAR Basic Series 12-Pack 12W Recessed Lights 6 Inch with Junction Box, Dimmable Ultra Thin LED Downlight, 100W Eqv., ETL & Energy Star Listed, 4000K Cool White?
Or this one? Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch Starter Kit, P-BDG-PKG1W
Hi Jesse, I believe so! That's the same switch I used for my low voltage recessed lights and it worked perfectly. If you want to double check with Lutron tech support, here's their number 1 (888) 588-7661. I've always had a great experience with their knowledgeable staff. Good luck and let me know how it goes!
It would have been nice in the beginning to state you needed the bridge.
for the pico remote, what is there is a neutral wire? Does the group get capped off by itself and then the hot, transfer, and neutral wire get capped off together?
Hi Puneet - You should be able to see a collection of neutral wires in the back of the box. Just attach your neutral wire (if you're sure it's a neutral) with other neutral wires, and then you will cap off the ground by itself, followed by the hot and transfer wires grouped together to close the circuit. Think of the black (hot) and red (transfer wire) carrying in the electricity to all of your switches, lights, and outlets, and the neutral wire is carrying the electricity back to the circuit breaker box. If you group a neutral with the hot, then you will end up shorting the rest of the circuit. I hope that helps!
@@HandzforHire thanks for the response. I realized after posting my comment, that after taking the old switch out, I would have to just uncap and take out the neutral wire that is attached to the old switch and then recap the neutral wires together correct? Then do what you did in the video, cap the ground by itself, and then the “hot” and the travelers together…then install the pico remote.
@@ronin120 Yes, that sounds correct to me! Have a great day!
Can you use a LIFX bulb with the Lutron Caseta switch?
Nelson Scott Howard unfortunately no smart bulbs currently work with the Lutron Caseta Smart Bridge at this point (that I’m aware of). Look at the Lutron Aurora switches. I haven’t done full research but they are battery operated, can be mounted on the wall like a switch, and might be the solution you’re looking for. If you decide to go with it, please let me know how it goes. www.lutron.com/en-US/Products/Pages/StandAloneControls/Dimmers-Switches/SmartBulbDimmer/overview.aspx?gclid=Cj0KCQjw09HzBRDrARIsAG60GP8puuNPaeRX5q3EpAzmshFEpk6xr-m1ZhhJHc5z4RJYl_c33xTyQg4aAm4GEALw_wcB
2:31 - looks like you connected transfer (red) + hot (black) AND neutral (white) - is that correct?
Hi James - You are correct that I connected red, black, and white into one bundle and then ground separately. This just closes the circuit after removing the switch. The way my house is setup, the neutral wires are in the way back of the switch boxes and aren't connected directly into the switch. The white here is the load (flows electricity up to the light) and then the wire coming off the other side of my light is the neutral. Thanks for reaching out and let me know how your project goes!
@@HandzforHire ty dude!
Do I need a dimming bulb as well or normal led bulbs will work?
Great question and the answer is that not all LED bulbs are capable of dimming, so it has to be a dimmable LED. Most sold today are dimmable, but you may have to switch it out if you have an older one.
@@jayherrigel thanks for the response.
@@ManishKumar-ce3xo my pleasure!
So do you need a neutral or no? So confused
Hi, sorry if there's confusion. If you use the PD-6WCL-WH switches I used in this video, then no you don't need a neutral, but if you get the Lutron Caseta ELV+ Dimmer Switch, PD-5NE-WH for LED dimming then you do need a neutral. That particular switch requires one. In my explanation at the end of the video, I used the PD-5NE-WH with neutral to explain the LUT-MLC. I hope that helps clarify. Please feel free to ask questions if you have more!
I changed my Internet Router and none of my App switches work. How do I reset all of my switches to work on my Lutron App?
Hmmm that's a great question and something I have never done before. Do you have your switches connected to Alexa too? Have you tried removing and adding one device again to see if that works? I know that's not practical if you have several switches, but at least you'd be able to troubleshoot. Worst case scenario, I'd call Lutron directly 1-(888) 588-7661 and ask them to guide you through it.
@@HandzforHire Thanks for the suggestion. I called them and what a great bunch of guys. I called them twice and they walked me through the reset. Perfect information and I recommend them highly.
@@andyhutch1947 That is awesome! I'm so glad to hear because they've been great with me, and I always hoped others had the same good customer service experience.
Which one is it ..is our life getting more complicated or is it getting easier. I can't tell.
montydesijokes haha good question. Definitely easier after installation is done lol.
Didn't include the voice command from Alexa
Julian Hamm thanks for watching! The voice command is whatever you name the switch or whatever you name the group. For example, if you name your switch “garage lights” then you’d just say, “Alexa, turn on the garage lights.” If you group together a bunch of switches and want to turn them all on at the same time then you just use the group name. I hope that helps!