Lutron Caséta Smart Hub | L-BDG2-WH | White

Excellent bridge. Got this to replace a Wink bridge after they, rather abruptly and rudely, swapped to a pay model.Unboxed, connected to my router (patch cable included) and downloaded the app while the unit powered on. Used the app to create an account, pressed the button on the back when prompted and my iPhone connected within seconds. At this point the firmware update installed and within minutes it was ready to go.I attempted to add my first dimmer and nothing happened. I tried a few times and with different switches still nothing. The app prompted that I might need to reset the switch since it had been connected with Wink. The method on the switch didn’t work and I googled my issue. Instead of using the three taps on the “on” button hold and three taps I found tapping off five times and holding until the lights flash, then tapping five more time (each set of five in half a second or so) forced a factory reset. This worked for me. Once the switch connects the app asks where it is located (kitchen, bedroom, bath, etc) and what kind (pendant, ceiling fan, etc) and automatically groups them based off this info. I had all my 12 switches programed and operating with half an hour.Alexa integration was easy, Lutron is not a default app and you’ll need to find it, once done it was only a matter of logging in. I found the voice controls react much faster than Wink, lights go on/off almost immediately where Wink took a couple seconds. Overall voice control feels way more professional and streamlined while Wink seemed more like a DIY patchwork.The app is very basic and straight forward although it is customizable. Controls mimic the style of the physical switches you tap the switch you want to control and a “switch” pops up and slide your finger up/down for dimmers and tap on/off, I like the Wink style of a group of circles with title much better and it allowed me to easily control multiple switches.

Excellent bridge. Got this to replace a Wink bridge after they, rather abruptly and rudely, swapped to a pay model.Unboxed, connected to my router (patch cable included) and downloaded the app while the unit powered on. Used the app to create an account, pressed the button on the back when prompted and my iPhone connected within seconds. At this point the firmware update installed and within minutes it was ready to go.I attempted to add my first dimmer and nothing happened. I tried a few times and with different switches still nothing. The app prompted that I might need to reset the switch since it had been connected with Wink. The method on the switch didn’t work and I googled my issue. Instead of using the three taps on the “on” button hold and three taps I found tapping off five times and holding until the lights flash, then tapping five more time (each set of five in half a second or so) forced a factory reset. This worked for me. Once the switch connects the app asks where it is located (kitchen, bedroom, bath, etc) and what kind (pendant, ceiling fan, etc) and automatically groups them based off this info. I had all my 12 switches programed and operating with half an hour.Alexa integration was easy, Lutron is not a default app and you’ll need to find it, once done it was only a matter of logging in. I found the voice controls react much faster than Wink, lights go on/off almost immediately where Wink took a couple seconds. Overall voice control feels way more professional and streamlined while Wink seemed more like a DIY patchwork.The app is very basic and straight forward although it is customizable. Controls mimic the style of the physical switches you tap the switch you want to control and a “switch” pops up and slide your finger up/down for dimmers and tap on/off, I like the Wink style of a group of circles with title much better and it allowed me to easily control multiple switches.

Installatiin not as described. I was going to rate this 1 star and return it. I followed installation instructions to the tee… then when it failed, i checked the company’s website for a forum but found nothing useful.I was getting stuck in a firmware update loop… the website and manual says, during the installation process, after you get the notification that it needs to update it… to unplug it for some time (i think 10 seconds or so) and plug it back in… and then when it reconnects: it should go to a screen saying it is updating and will be done in 8-10 minutes (or something along those lines)….well, that was not happening. It was going back to the screen that days you need to unplug it and plug it back in. I went through this loop in the vicinity of 10 times and began to lose my patience… so the last time it told me to plug out and in… I left my phone and the device and went to cool my head and think… and when I came back roughly 30 minutes later, it was installed and working just fine.Now that it is installed, I love it. I have used z-wave devices and other wifi-app-controlled devices… but this one has, so far, not done anything crazy and easily connected to the other device I had for it.Initially was going to be one-star… and then was going to give a lower rating when I got it working because of the initial installation issues… but it just works so darn well compared to the other devices I have used… that I just can’t give it less than 5 stars.But hey, Lutron, if you are reading this, please fix your installation instructions or guide or whatever. A lot of people online seemed to give up after getting stuck in the update loop… at least give them the warning that your device may tell them they nees to reset it again… but in reality they just need to let it be for a bit.

Lights on. I bought the Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart bridge along with Lutron WiFi and non WiFi light switches. I have to admit at first I was a little nervous but after reading the he instructions and watching a YouTube video, I was ready to rock and roll.I ended up changing out the front porch, back porch, and garage/driveway light switches. Then installed the bridge to one of my mesh network routers. So far it has been working like a charm. You have to download the app and then follow the instructions. Name the areas and schedule times to turn on and off lights. (Optional) Or you can simply use your smart phone or tablet to control the on off feature.I will end up getting dimmable bulbs and then Lutron dimmable WiFi switches as well as WiFi fan switches. That will allow you to have full control of your lights and fans all throughout the house.For the three switches I changed out it took about 40 mins because I had to go outside to turn off the power to the different areas of the house as I was doing the work. The overall process is fairly simple and straight forward. We’re extremely happy with this purchase and will be purchasing more Lutron Caseta products in the near future.

I needed a new hub. The seller sold me a used one as NEW. The entire Lutron Caseta system is very good. Quite easy to automate a variety of smart devices. I use their in-wall switches in a detached RV garage to control all of the exterior lighting. The Pico non-wired “remotes” are unique in that they allow control of a wired switch at any location within range of the hub. My success with the Pico has been hit and miss, though, so I don’t use them, although I haven’t taken the time to troubleshoot the issue thoroughly.My really major disappointment with this purchase is that the hub I ordered was advertised as new and I paid a new price. What I received was anything but new. I would have returned it with a complaint about the vendor, but I needed to get my system working after a lightning strike nearby took out an assortment of network equiment. Despite the hub being very obviously pre-owned (previous owner devices and schedules setup in the unit, among other visual clues), it did work, so I bit my tongue. Based on these facts I have to urge caution purchasing from GreatStuff1.

High quality. Great reception distance simple operation

Consistently works. This is the most consistent smart product I have ever used. After buying this to control my landscape lighting and using a pico remote mounted to a wall, I started replacing all the inferior products I had tried in the past. A big win for the Lutron team, a bigger win for us home owners!

45+ devices in my house and finally needed an extender. Easily added, no issues since the extender was put in. Very large house and lots of devices so finally hit a distance I needed the range extender (2 brick walls finally stopped it! hah!).

Unbelievable how much better this works compared to the Wink hub’s spotty performance , not to mention saying good bye to the Wink subscription fee . This is one case of making my life easier , from the setup to flawless performance. Good on Lutron .

Save energy. Works with HomeKit. I use the Lutron Castea system in conjunction with Apple HomeKit. They integrate seamlessly and easily while the combination allows a multitude of features. In addition, the Casseta Homebase network frees-up bandwidth on the 2.4Ghz band of my WiFi mesh network that would otherwise be taken-up by smart switches from any of the other vendors such as Kasa. Our four-story 3000sq.ft. townhouse functions nicely with a single Homebase connected via Ethernet to a Deco mesh node on the second floor.At first, I glossed over such features as adding remote switches and programming scenes via the Caseta app. Now I find they add tremendously to my home. For example, I have a Pico on the dining room table that adjusts all the lighting in and near the dining room for an evening meal with one touch. Same for the home theater; same for our primary bedroom at bedtime.I added a pico in the hallway using just a double gang faceplate on an existing single gang switch without any wiring at all. Now I can initiate the primary bedroom evening lighting scene – or turn on all the bedroom lights full strength – before I enter the room. There is even a pico with a built-in nightlight.If you have outdoor temporary lights, perhaps for the holidays, there are weatherproof outdoor switches you can program. All our permanent outdoor lighting is on the Caseta network for security and, of course, you can program switches for when a room is occupied via HomeKit.We also use the system for electrostatic air cleaners that help to keep our home dust and allergen free, turning them off when people are around and running them in vacant areas at night and when no one is home.As a bonus, energy bills have diminished a bit despite living in data center land. Take that AI.