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Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch (2 Pack) @ Amazon $59.90

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Amazon has Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch (2 Pack) $59.90. Shipping is free with Prime.

Probably an overpriced product in general, but they're rarely on sale and this is one of those few times in quite some time.

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Model: Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch (2 Pack) | for Philips Hue Smart Bulbs | Z3-1BRL-WH-L0-2 | White

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cruxion
09-27-2021 at 05:31 PM.
09-27-2021 at 05:31 PM.
They're not cheap, even at the sale price, but I've had enough cheap smart home stuff that I'm willing to pay more for reliability now. These are ingenious little devices that work exactly as described, in my experience. Solves the problem of switches getting turned off and allows people to use them without understanding how smart stuff works.

Wired smart switches are probably more economical in many situations, but I wanted to be able to change the color temp in some rooms so those rooms get Hue bulbs.

I bought one on sale to try it out awhile ago and decided to order another last week when they were still $40 each. Noticed the price drop and has Best Buy price match since that's where I ordered but didn't think to post it here.
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09-27-2021 at 10:31 PM.
09-27-2021 at 10:31 PM.
This is very interesting. I have a room with paddle switches and smart bulbs. I have attached an Ikea round wireless remote to the top of the paddle switch, essentially locking it into an on position. I like having the ability to manually turn on or off the bulbs by ripping off the wireless switch, however, but this Lutron solution requires the hard wiring of the bulbs for paddle switches.
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09-27-2021 at 10:41 PM.
09-27-2021 at 10:41 PM.
Quote from rsg :
This is very interesting. I have a room with paddle switches and smart bulbs. I have attached an Ikea round wireless remote to the top of the paddle switch, essentially locking it into an on position. I like having the ability to manually turn on or off the bulbs by ripping off the wireless switch, however, but this Lutron solution requires the hard wiring of the bulbs for paddle switches.

Hardwiring the bulb? Huh?
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09-28-2021 at 12:12 AM.
09-28-2021 at 12:12 AM.
Quote from rsg :
This is very interesting. I have a room with paddle switches and smart bulbs. I have attached an Ikea round wireless remote to the top of the paddle switch, essentially locking it into an on position. I like having the ability to manually turn on or off the bulbs by ripping off the wireless switch, however, but this Lutron solution requires the hard wiring of the bulbs for paddle switches.

I'd probably go for something like this with paddle switches: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09BFW76BW/
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Evirdrevo
09-28-2021 at 08:53 AM.
09-28-2021 at 08:53 AM.
I think this device solves about 90% of the issues it claims to solve, the biggest one being the switch accidentally being shut off. The rotary knob to retain on/off plus dimmer functionality is a nice touch, which I think warrants the $30 price point. At the original $40, it should have allowed you to cycle through the Hue scenes.

I've heard something about these things using up a lot of resources on the hub (as many as 16 against <15 that the Hue dimmer switch uses). It shouldn't be a problem for me, but if you have a lot of devices and a lot of dimmer switches, it could easily be a problem.
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09-28-2021 at 01:41 PM.
09-28-2021 at 01:41 PM.
What does that do that these don't do?
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07JF...G7RRH29JXH

Clear Switch Plate Cover Guard

Two of these for are about $6 at any hardware store. It prevents people from casually turning off the switch, but you can still reach in from the side and turn them off. In a pinch you can turn them off and then back on, which usually causes a smart bulb to come on.
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nlumagui
09-28-2021 at 02:16 PM.
09-28-2021 at 02:16 PM.
I have a bunch of these, and slowly have been relegating old Hue dimmer switches to beside duty in all of the bedrooms since these lock the original switches on. Works way better when family and guests are over and want to adjust the lights. No doubt these are normally too expensive at $40 ea, so this is a good deal (at just merely expensive) if you are deep into the Hue ecosystem. The one drawback - as someone else mentioned - is you'll quickly run into resource limitations with the Hue Hub. I think I maxed out at 12 of these on a gen 2 Hub, so I picked up another.
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Evirdrevo
09-28-2021 at 04:53 PM.
09-28-2021 at 04:53 PM.
Quote from bubblegoose :
What does that do that these don't do?
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07JF...G7RRH29JXH

Clear Switch Plate Cover Guard

Two of these for are about $6 at any hardware store. It prevents people from casually turning off the switch, but you can still reach in from the side and turn them off. In a pinch you can turn them off and then back on, which usually causes a smart bulb to come on.

These very obviously do more than just cover the switch. They provide most of the functions that a Hue dimmer switch does, but in a rotary form factor.

The real question is why couldn't these two companies figure out a way to do everything in the same product. For smart lighting, it sure doesn't seem very smart.
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09-28-2021 at 05:07 PM.
09-28-2021 at 05:07 PM.
why not get built in smart switches? you can even disable to switch so it's always on.
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Krazie00
09-28-2021 at 05:18 PM.
09-28-2021 at 05:18 PM.
I'm a huge Hue fan and I have one of these already in the bedroom. Getting a pair now for the other rooms. Works great.
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09-28-2021 at 08:41 PM.
09-28-2021 at 08:41 PM.
Quote from Evirdrevo :
I think this device solves about 90% of the issues it claims to solve, the biggest one being the switch accidentally being shut off. The rotary knob to retain on/off plus dimmer functionality is a nice touch, which I think warrants the $30 price point. At the original $40, it should have allowed you to cycle through the Hue scenes.

I've heard something about these things using up a lot of resources on the hub (as many as 16 against <15 that the Hue dimmer switch uses). It shouldn't be a problem for me, but if you have a lot of devices and a lot of dimmer switches, it could easily be a problem.

I ran into the 250 rule limit with these but thankfully that's per hub. They work great when I do use them, these days it's all voice recognition and motion sensors for me. These switches are for guests.

This is the cheapest that I've seen them.

BTW, you can modify what these switches do with 3rd party apps.
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