$45 – $55
5A in-wall smart switch with Clear Connect RF, works with all bulb types and fans.
You want wide ecosystem compatibility
Works with HomeKit, Alexa, Google, Nest, SmartThings, Control4, Savant, and more
You want smart switches that work during internet outages
Does not use WiFi - operates fully offline, schedules continue running as long as bridge has power
You prioritize reliability over everything
Clear Connect RF protocol provides rock-solid reliability - works for years without issues, instant response
You control non-dimmable loads (fans, pumps, motors)
On/off switch perfect for loads that should not be dimmed - ceiling fans, exhaust fans, garbage disposals
You lack neutral wire in older home
Standard Caseta switch requires neutral wire - use PD-5WS-DV model with minimum load capacitor if no neutral
You want dimming capability
This is on/off only - get Caseta Dimmer if you need brightness control
You need traditional 3-way wiring
Does not work as traditional 3-way - requires Pico remote instead of second switch
You have tight budget for many switches
At $50-60 per switch plus Smart Bridge requirement, more expensive than Zooz/Inovelli alternatives
Standard model requires neutral wire unlike Caseta dimmer - installation more restrictive in older homes
Lutron ForumsMinimum load capacitor (LUT-MLC) may be needed for small LED loads on non-neutral model
Lutron SupportCannot control LED color temperature - on/off only, no smart bulb features
User reviewsSwitch state reporting may lag behind actual state in some integrations
Hubitat CommunityRequires neutral wire unlike Caseta dimmer
commonCause: Switch design requires neutral for reliable operation - dimmer has workaround
More expensive than competitors
commonCause: $50-60 per switch plus required Smart Bridge adds up for whole-home deployment
Only on/off - no dimming
occasionalCause: Product design - intended for non-dimmable loads
Pico remote required for 3-way
occasionalCause: Proprietary 3-way solution instead of traditional wiring
Installing without checking for neutral wire
Standard switch will not work - need PD-5WS-DV model with capacitor
Tip: Verify neutral wire present before purchasing, or buy non-neutral model with LUT-MLC capacitor
Using for dimmable lighting expecting dimming
No dimming capability - lights only turn on/off
Tip: Buy Caseta Dimmer instead if dimming is needed
Not meeting minimum load requirements
Switch may not operate reliably with very small LED loads
Tip: Install LUT-MLC minimum load capacitor if total load is below spec
Initial setup, Lutron app control, voice assistant integration, geofencing features
All local control via wall switch and Pico remotes, scheduled events continue running
Usage data collected through Lutron app. Local RF operation minimizes cloud dependency.
Clear Connect RF operates locally without constant cloud communication - privacy advantage over WiFi switches.
Smart Bridge supports up to 75 Caseta devices. Clear Connect RF provides reliable whole-home mesh coverage.
75 device limit per Smart Bridge. 6A/5A rating for resistive/motor loads respectively.
Lutron Caseta Dimmer
If: Need dimming capability
Inovelli Blue Series Switch
If: Need Zigbee and lower price
Zooz ZEN76 Switch
If: Want affordable Z-Wave switch
You control non-dimmable loads (fans, motors)
Perfect for on/off control of ceiling fans, exhaust fans, pumps with Lutron reliability
You already have Caseta Smart Bridge
Seamless addition to existing Caseta system with same reliability and Pico compatibility
You want dimming capability
This is on/off only - get Caseta Dimmer instead
You lack neutral wire
Standard model requires neutral - Caseta Dimmer does not require neutral and may be better choice
Not traditionally. Use Pico remote in place of second switch. Pico is battery-powered and mounts on wall like regular switch.
Source: Lutron SupportYes. Uses Clear Connect RF (not WiFi). All local control and schedules work offline. Only app and voice control need internet.
Source: Lutron SupportYes, the on/off switch is ideal for ceiling fans. For fan speed control, use the dedicated Caseta Fan Control instead.
Source: Lutron SupportSwitch for non-dimmable loads (fans, motors, pumps). Dimmer for lights you want to dim. Dimmer also does not require neutral wire.
Source: Lutron SupportYes, standard Caseta switch requires neutral wire. The PD-5WS-DV model works without neutral but needs LUT-MLC minimum load capacitor. Caseta Dimmer does not require neutral.
Source: Lutron Support