$60 – $70
4-speed smart ceiling fan control with Clear Connect RF technology.
You want reliable smart fan control
Clear Connect RF protocol provides rock-solid reliability independent of WiFi network
You already have Caseta Smart Bridge
Seamless integration with existing Caseta ecosystem - same reliability and Pico remote compatibility
You want voice control of fan speed
Works with Alexa, Google, HomeKit - "turn fan to low speed" or create scenes combining fan and lights
You have paddle-type ceiling fans with pull chains
Designed specifically for traditional pull-chain ceiling fans - provides 4 speed levels via smart control
You have DC motor ceiling fan
Not compatible with DC motor fans - only works with AC motor paddle-type fans
Your fan has integrated speed/light control module
Not compatible with fans that have built-in electronics for speed or light control
Your fan came with remote control
Fans with factory remotes have incompatible electronics - this is for pull-chain fans only
You use inverter/generator power system
Requires stable line voltage - inverter fluctuations prevent fan motor from starting
Fan may not start or show false status on inverter/generator power systems due to voltage fluctuations
Expert Q&AMaximum speed limited to whatever pull-chain setting was active during installation
TechHive ReviewNot compatible with bathroom/kitchen exhaust fans - paddle ceiling fans only
Lutron SupportVery limited fan compatibility
commonCause: Only works with AC motor, pull-chain, paddle fans - excludes DC motors, remotes, integrated controls
Must set fan to high speed before installation
occasionalCause: Pull-chain speed setting becomes maximum - forgetting this limits max speed permanently
Not setting pull-chain to highest speed before installation
Fan will only go as fast as the chain setting was - cannot be fixed without reinstall
Tip: ALWAYS set ceiling fan to maximum speed via pull chain before turning off power
Installing on DC motor or remote-controlled fan
Fan will not work at all - incompatible electronics
Tip: Verify fan has AC motor and pull-chain control only, no factory remote
Initial setup, Lutron app, voice assistant control, geofencing
Wall control, Pico remote, scheduled automations continue without internet
Supports 4 fan speeds (Low, Medium-Low, Medium, High). 1.5A maximum load. Works within Caseta 75-device Smart Bridge limit.
Only compatible with AC motor paddle fans. 1.5A max. Does not control fan light - separate control needed.
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You have compatible AC motor pull-chain ceiling fan
Best-in-class reliability for smart fan speed control with excellent voice assistant integration
You already have Caseta Smart Bridge and switches
Seamless addition to existing Caseta system - same app, same reliability, Pico remote support
Your ceiling fan has DC motor or remote control
Not compatible - consider Bond Bridge or fan manufacturer smart controller instead
No. Fans with built-in smart features, DC motors, or factory remotes are not compatible. This is designed for "dumb" AC motor pull-chain fans.
Source: Lutron SupportFour speeds: Low, Medium-Low, Medium, and High. All speeds available via app, Pico remote, wall control, and voice assistants.
Source: Lutron SupportFan speed levels (Low/Medium-Low/Medium/High) may not map perfectly to integration speed percentages
Hubitat CommunityExpensive compared to basic fan switches
commonCause: Premium price for Lutron quality and smart home integration
Does not control fan light
occasionalCause: Fan speed control only - need separate switch/dimmer for light kit
Installing on bathroom/kitchen exhaust fan
Exhaust fans are not compatible - only paddle ceiling fans
Tip: Use standard Caseta switch for exhaust fans, not fan speed control
Usage patterns collected via Lutron app. Clear Connect RF operates locally.
Local RF protocol means no constant cloud communication - fan operates independently of internet.
You need combined fan + light control in one switch
Fan speed only - need separate dimmer for light. Inovelli offers combined control.
No, it controls fan speed only. You need a separate Caseta dimmer or switch for the light kit, typically requiring two gang box or two separate locations.
Source: Lutron SupportThe pull-chain setting before installation becomes the maximum speed. You must set fan to HIGH via pull chain before turning off power to install. Reinstall required to fix.
Source: TechHive ReviewOnly AC motor, paddle-type ceiling fans with pull-chain speed control. NOT compatible with: DC motor fans, fans with built-in remotes, fans with integrated speed/light modules, bathroom/kitchen exhaust fans.
Source: Lutron Support