The first thing to do is download Lutron’s Caseta App. That was the usual easy, as I’m an Apple person. A quick trip to the Apple App store, a search for Lutron, a couple of clicks and the App was installed on my iPhone. Simple enough.
Of course to use the App, you need some Lutron devices. In my youth, I probably would have run around shutting off circuit breakers, removing switch covers, labeling wires, removing the old dimmer and wiring in the Lutron dimmer, and putting the cover plate back on.
I’ve given that up though. I don’t count myself as a DIY type any more, besides we’re always changing out gear here, so I rely on electricians and handymen for most installations. I brought in an electrician who has worked with Lutron before. I had mapped out where I wanted all the switches and dimmers installed and he did it. From there, using the App was easy, as I configured for one device at a time.
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To do that you open the App and go to the Settings menu. I’ll use the Lutron Lamp Dimmer as our example in these screen shots
Art's been reviewing high tech products and editing their reviews for 15 years. He launched his first website presenting solutions.com (sold in 2003) in early 1995 when there were only a few thousand .coms. He launched ProjectorReviews.com in 2000, and started planning Smarterhomeautomation.com back in 2011.
Art's goal is to provide in-depth reviews on the latest and hottest products that fit into the Smart Home, aka Home Automation, as well as insightful articles to educate people into what's available, what makes the most sense, and where the market is going, so people can better plan, and implement their goals for energy efficient, convenient, and downright "cool" capabilities.
Ancient history: Born in Allentown PA, Graduated 1972. Sold and managed stereo stores (and did a little surfing) in the early, mid-70's before getting into computers and more AV. Managed the first computers store in Pa, starting in 1979 (not the first manager). Moved to selling computers to major accounts. Then moved west to SF area, for a four year stint with Epson starting in 1982, then left for one of the early large venture backed start-ups in the Silicon Valley - Presentation Technologies. Left there to start up Presenting Solutions, which became the first projector focused reseller on the internet (Jan 1995). Married Lori in 1990, and have been enjoying our daughter Lisa, since 1992! Presently living, and working in San Clemente, CA.
