Bullseye Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Hi, I need some light switches to control a few lights. Control4 will be overkill for my needs. Does anybody have experience with the lutron caseta lighting? probably will connect to alexa for some basic control. Any other suggested system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake0508 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Caseta is solid. Just make sure you have the Pro hub. The other option is Ra2 Select but for the money, Caseta is great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR2 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 --->> C4 Essential Lighting <<--- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTLZDnTX71AC4 The new C4 switches and dimmers are MSRP $85.00 each. At this price point the Caseta system will be more expensive - purchase and set up of Pro Caseta hub Furthermore I find the individual Caseta buttons annoying. You have to pay attention to what you are pressing where as with the "paddle" type of switch (C4/RadioRa) you can be walking by and just tap the paddle while on the go. 3 years ago when I was researching lighting switches the main choices were RA2 and C4. The entry price was about the same, but, the aesthetics of the C4 switch did not win me over and I went with RA2. Now that the Essential line is available without hesitation I would go with it. You can do much more with less $$ and no hub is needed. I currently own all 3 systems, Caseta, RA2, and C4 lighting. I will be removing Caseta in the near future. South Africa C4 user 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullseye Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 The lighting system is for a second home that will not have c4. Also I need it to be completely diy. Why the pro hub if I don’t need c4 integration ?? Keep suggestions coming!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake0508 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 No need for the pro hub then but they aren’t much more expensive. They can be had on eBay for pretty cheap and then you would already have it should you want to integrate later. I agree that the form factor is not my favorite. The switches are flat and it’s confusing to some of the folks in my house. They are cheap though. Dinners are very easy to find on eBay for about 40 bucks. They don’t require a neutral wire so they are very easy to install. If you are using as a stand alone, it’s the best way to go. Clear Connect is rock solid. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullseye Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 Got the system running but need a switch (not a dimmer) that requires no neutral for a pool light. Does such thing exist? Any other alternative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Good Guy Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Hi, I need some light switches to control a few lights. Control4 will be overkill for my needs. Does anybody have experience with the lutron caseta lighting? probably will connect to alexa for some basic control. Any other suggested system?Caseta is the best DIY system available. Best part is that you wont be tied to a control4 ecosystem if you ever decide to move away.Dimmers and switches can be usually found for $40-45 on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake0508 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Got the system running but need a switch (not a dimmer) that requires no neutral for a pool light. Does such thing exist? Any other alternative?I think they only have a 5amp switch that doesn’t need a neutral. It’s running my kitchen cabinet lights. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullseye Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 Si far so good with the system. After further research found the switch. thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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