Lutron Caseta Claro Smart Switch & Wallplate for LED Lights (Smart Hub
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Highlights
- MOST CONNECTED: Caseta Lutron smart switch connects with more leading smart home devices - including Alexa, Apple Home, the Google Assistant, Ring, and Sonos - than any other smart light switch brand (Lutron Smart Hub, L-BDG2-WH, required)
- PEACE OF MIND: Set smart switches for lights to automatically adjust with seasons so your family always comes back to a well-lit home; use smart away to randomly turn lights on/off to look like you're home even if you're away (Smart Hub required)
- Includes (1) Claro smart switch for Caseta smart lighting and (1) coordinating Claro wallplate with Alexa light switch capability
- PERFECT FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTS: 3 way smart switch is ideal for areas such as garage or outdoor porch lights
- TECHNICAL DETAILS: Lutron Caseta switch works with 5A lighting or 3A fan; neutral wire required
- RECOGNIZED AESTHETIC: Lutron’s most popular switch design is now smart. Features the well-loved design of Claro switches and matches existing WiFi light switches for home and remote switch options for a classic look throughout any home
- GET MORE, SPEND LESS: One Caseta smart switch can control many bulbs at once; make many bulbs smart, even your existing bulbs. Get smart control of multiple LED, incandescent, and halogen bulbs (Lutron Smart Hub, L-BDG2-WH, required)
- 3-WAY SETUP: Create a wireless 3-way remote light switch by mounting a Pico remote; no cutting holes or pulling wire, with a wall mount bracket (PICO-WBX-ADAPT sold separately). Replace existing 3-way switches by mounting the Pico over the backbox
- WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL: For added convenience, use with wireless Pico remote (PJ2-P2B-GWH) to turn your electrical light switches on or off with the touch of a button from anywhere in the home
- CONTROL YOUR WAY: Caseta puts the smarts in the switch so you can control your lights via the Lutron app, with your voice, or from the Lutron switch. Create schedules in the app or activate scenes with a button (Lutron Smart Hub, L-BDG2-WH, required)
Why You'll Love It
- Controls groups of LED, incandescent, and halogen bulbs simultaneously from a single switch
- Integrates with Alexa, Apple Home, Google Assistant, Ring, and Sonos via Smart Hub
- Enables custom schedules and a smart away feature to turn lights on randomly
- Supports wireless 3-way setups using a Pico remote without cutting or pulling wires
- Manages up to 5A lighting loads or 3A fan loads
Pros
- +Includes coordinating Claro wallplate
- +Broad smart home platform compatibility
- +Works with lighting and 3A fans
- +Supports wireless 3-way configurations
Cons
- -Requires Lutron Smart Hub for smart features
- -Requires a neutral wire for installation
- -Pico remote and mounting bracket sold separately
Detailed Review
The Lutron Caseta Claro Smart Switch brings connected lighting control to your home while retaining a classic switch aesthetic. It includes one Claro smart switch and a coordinating Claro wallplate, offering an integrated look that matches standard switch plates. By placing smart functionality directly in the wall, it allows homeowners to modernize existing lighting setups across single-pole or 3-way configurations without swapping out individual light bulbs.
This switch handles lighting loads up to 5A across LED, incandescent, and halogen bulbs, and it can also power a 3A fan. When paired with the required Lutron Smart Hub (L-BDG2-WH), you can manage connected fixtures through the Lutron app, voice commands, or physical button presses. The hub also connects the switch to platforms like Alexa, Apple Home, Google Assistant, Ring, and Sonos, while unlocking automated schedules and a smart away mode that alternates lighting to simulate occupancy.
For multi-location setups, the switch works well for exterior porch or garage lights and can be configured as a 3-way system. You can pair it with a wireless Pico remote (PJ2-P2B-GWH) to control lights from anywhere in the room. Installing the Pico over an existing backbox or on the wall with an adapter bracket eliminates the need to run extra wiring or cut new openings in drywall.
Keep in mind that physical installation requires a neutral wire in your wallbox, so older wiring setups without neutral lines will not be compatible. In addition, smart features, voice integrations, and automated scheduling require the separate purchase of the Lutron Smart Hub, and multi-switch accessories like the Pico remote and mounting bracket are also sold separately.
Verdict: This switch is an ideal choice for homeowners who want reliable in-wall control for lights or small fans and already use or plan to install a Lutron Smart Hub. It provides flexible app and voice integration while keeping a clean, traditional switch design on the wall.
Specifications
- Lighting Capacity: 5A (LED, incandescent, halogen)
- Fan Capacity: 3A
- Wiring Requirement: Neutral wire required
- Included Items: (1) Claro smart switch, (1) coordinating Claro wallplate
- Required Hub: Lutron Smart Hub (L-BDG2-WH)
Who Should Buy It
A great fit if you:
- Have neutral wiring available in your wall electrical boxes.
- Own or plan to purchase a Lutron Smart Hub for home automation.
- Want to automate multiple exterior or interior bulbs from one wall switch.
- Need a switch capable of controlling either lighting loads or a 3A fan.
Consider something else if you:
- Do not have a neutral wire in your switch box.
- Want standalone smart features without buying a dedicated hub.
FAQ
Does this switch require a neutral wire?
Yes, installation requires a neutral wire in the switch box.
Can this switch control a ceiling fan?
Yes, it is rated to control general lighting up to 5A or a fan up to 3A.
Do I need a hub to use the app and voice controls?
Yes, app control, voice assistant integration, scheduling, and smart away features require the Lutron Smart Hub (model L-BDG2-WH).
How do you set up a 3-way configuration?
You can create a wireless 3-way setup by pairing a wireless Pico remote (PJ2-P2B-GWH) and mounting it with a wall bracket (PICO-WBX-ADAPT), both sold separately.
Product Details
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