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This kit bundles the core components for a two-switch smart dimming setup: two in-wall dimmers, two wall plates, two Pico remotes and the Lutron Smart Hub.

• Smart Hub dimensions: 9.32 x 7 x 9.19 inches for the packaged kit
• Brass dimmer construction
• Pico remotes take a single included CR2032 battery
• Hub connects independent of home Wi-Fi for faster local response

Because the hub works without relying on the home's Wi-Fi network for switch-to-switch communication, dimming response stays consistent even if the household internet connection is temporarily down, with remote app access simply pausing until connectivity returns.

These dimmers install without a neutral wire, which matters in older homes where that wire often isn't present at the switch box.

• Typical single-switch installation takes under 15 minutes
• Replaces an existing light switch directly in the wall box
• Pico remote mounts in a standard wall plate for a second control point
• Supports up to 150W of dimmable LED load per switch

Adding a new switch location elsewhere in a room, rather than replacing an existing switch, uses the included Pico remote and a wall plate adapter sold separately, so a second control point doesn't require new wiring at all.

Once connected, the Smart Hub enables scheduling, geofencing and voice control through the Lutron app and compatible third-party platforms.

• Works with Alexa, Apple Home, Ring and Google Home
• Scenes and schedules configured through the free Lutron app
• Automatic seasonal adjustment for daylight saving time changes
• Smart-away feature varies lighting patterns while the home is empty

Because the ecosystem connects with several major smart home platforms plus other Lutron-compatible brands like Sonos and Serena shades, this kit works as a starting point that other switches, remotes and accessories can be added to later on the same hub.

The kit works by plugging the dimmer module into a standard outlet and connecting a lamp to it, then pairing the included Pico remote for wireless on/off and dimming control. The remote can mount flush against a wall using an included j-box adapter, fit inside a standard wallplate, or simply sit on a side table for portable use.

• Plug-in module requires no wiring changes to the existing outlet or lamp
• Pico remote pairing is done through simple button-press programming rather than an app during initial setup
• Remote placement is flexible between wall-mounted and freestanding tabletop use
• Dimmer can be switched into simple on/off switch mode for lamps that do not need dimming

On its own, this kit operates locally between the Pico remote and plug-in dimmer without needing an internet connection or app. Adding a separate Lutron Caseta Hub unlocks app-based control, scheduling, and voice integration with Alexa, Apple Home, Google Assistant, and Ring, plus scene-based automation across a broader smart home setup.

• Base kit functions entirely without a hub for simple remote-based lamp control
• Caseta Hub is required for any app, scheduling, or voice assistant functionality
• Smart Away mode, which randomizes lighting timing, also depends on having the hub installed
• Additional Caseta accessories can be added to the same hub once purchased separately

This kit suits anyone wanting simple, immediate control over one or two table or floor lamps, particularly bedrooms with nightstand lamps or living rooms lacking a wired wall switch near the lamp. It is a lighter entry point than a full smart lighting setup, since a hub is optional rather than required out of the box.

• Good fit for renters who cannot rewire fixtures but want dimmer control over existing lamps
• Suits bedrooms or living rooms where a Pico remote near the door avoids walking through a dark room
• Works well as a starting kit for households planning to expand into a full Caseta smart home system later
• Less suited to anyone needing control over more than two lamps from a single module

This replaces an existing wall switch, so the job is real electrical work: cut power at the breaker, pull the old switch, then land line, load, neutral and ground on the labelled terminals before the app takes over.

• A neutral wire is mandatory. Homes wired before the mid-1980s often have only line and load in the switch box, which rules this out without running new cable
• Single pole only. A light controlled from two switches at either end of a hallway needs a 3-way model instead
• The body measures 3.33 x 1.74 x 5.06 in and is deeper than a mechanical switch, so a crowded shallow box takes patience

Input is 100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 A, and the unit is UL certified. If any of that reads as unfamiliar, an electrician is the sensible call.

Once wired in, the switch joins a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network directly. There is no hub, no bridge and no proprietary radio to add. Setup runs through the app, which needs Android 5.0 or iOS 10 and above.

• Remote on and off from anywhere with a data connection, plus a live status showing whether a light was left burning
• Timers and countdowns, so a porch light follows a fixed schedule without anyone touching it
• Away mode switches the fixture on and off at random intervals while the house is empty
• Grouping ties all three switches in the pack to a single tap or a scene

Voice control works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. There is no Apple HomeKit support on this model.

Because it switches the fixture at the wall rather than the bulb, everything downstream becomes controllable, including fittings where a smart bulb is impractical.

• Ceiling fixtures holding several bulbs, where three or four smart bulbs would otherwise be needed
• Recessed can lighting across a whole room on one circuit
• Ceiling fans and other hard-wired fittings on a simple on/off circuit
• Outdoor porch and garage lighting fed from an indoor switch

Two limits to plan around. It is an on/off switch, not a dimmer, so brightness control has to come from the bulbs. And because it cuts power to the fixture, any smart bulb wired beneath it drops off the network whenever the switch is off, so choose one layer of smarts per circuit rather than stacking both.

The switch is rated for up to 150-Watt CFL or LED loads, 250-Watt incandescent or halogen, electronic low voltage, 200-Watt magnetic low voltage, or 2-Amp ballasts, which covers most residential lighting circuits found in a bathroom, garage, laundry room or closet. It is a single-pole switch, meaning it controls a light from one location rather than two switches on the same fixture.

Multiple lights on the same circuit can be wired together, though the combined wattage must stay under the 2-Amp limit and all lights on that circuit turn on and off together rather than independently. Housing measures 1.6 x 1.75 x 4.25 inches, sized to fit a standard single-gang wall box.

• Size: 1.6 x 1.75 x 4.25 inches
• Load capacity: 150W CFL/LED, 250W incandescent, 200W magnetic low voltage
• Type: single-pole

Installation is designed to take about 15 minutes for someone comfortable working with a standard single-pole circuit, and the switch will work using the ground wire when no neutral wire is present in the box. A coordinating Claro wall plate is sold separately rather than included.

Two modes are available: Occupancy Mode turns the light on automatically when the room is entered and off automatically when it is vacated, while Vacancy Mode requires a manual press to turn the light on but still switches off automatically once the room clears. Auto-off delay can be set to 1, 5, 15 or 30 minutes after the last motion is detected, and a built-in daylight sensor keeps the light off if the room already has enough natural light.

• Install time: about 15 minutes
• Modes: Occupancy (auto on/off) or Vacancy (manual on, auto off)
• Delay settings: 1, 5, 15 or 30 minutes

This switch is built for spaces where hands are often full or where people forget to switch the light off, such as bathrooms, garages, laundry rooms and kids' bedrooms. Vacancy mode is useful in rooms like a nursery where you do not want the light snapping on automatically every time someone walks past the doorway.

Because it wires as a single-pole switch, it fits rooms with one light location controlled from a single switch rather than a stairwell or hallway needing 3-way control from two points. The 2-pack format suits fitting two similar rooms, such as a garage and a laundry room, in one purchase.

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Each fixture in the 4-pack outputs 3000 lumens from a 30-watt draw, roughly matching a 300-watt halogen floodlight while running far cooler. Color output covers 16 million RGB combinations plus a dedicated 2700K warm-white mode with CRI above 85, alongside 23 built-in dynamic modes like flash and fade.

• 3000 lumens at 30 watts, CRI80+
• 16 million RGB colors plus 2700K warm white
• 23 dynamic lighting modes
• 4 fixtures included per pack

The dynamic modes keep color changes synchronized across paired fixtures rather than shifting independently, useful for matching multiple floodlights around a yard.

Control runs through Bluetooth 5.0 mesh and the BRmsh app rather than Wi-Fi, meaning no internet connection or smart home hub registration is required to set colors, scenes or the built-in timer. The housing carries an IP66 seal, built to handle rain, snow and dust across outdoor seasons.

• Bluetooth 5.0 mesh, no hub or internet needed
• App-based single or group control across multiple fixtures
• Built-in timing chip for automatic on/off scheduling
• IP66 sealed glass-and-metal housing

Because there is no remote in the box, anyone without a smartphone handy will need to rely on the timer function to turn the lights on automatically.

The IP66 seal and US plug design suit landscape edges, garden beds, stage-style accent lighting or holiday displays around a patio or yard. Grouped Bluetooth control makes it practical to sync several fixtures around a property from one app rather than adjusting each floodlight separately.

• Garden and landscape accent lighting
• Patio or yard holiday and party displays
• Stage-style uplighting for outdoor gatherings

Very large properties spanning multiple structures may push past comfortable Bluetooth mesh range, so placing fixtures within reasonable distance of each other keeps group control reliable.

Each 9" light bar produces 335 lumens and can be adjusted across 3000K, 4000K, and 5000K color temperatures, covering warm white through daylight white from the same fixture. Color rendering sits at 84 CRI, suited to general task lighting in a kitchen rather than precise color-matching work.

• Output per bar: 335 lumens
• Adjustable CCT: 3000K / 4000K / 5000K
• CRI: 84
• Bar length: 9"

Being able to shift color temperature on the fly means the same bars can go from a warm evening glow to a brighter daylight white for food prep, without swapping bulbs or fixtures.

The kit works with Alexa for voice control over power, dimming, night mode, and white light adjustment, and it pairs through a scan-and-go setup process that doesn't require a separate third-party app. Custom light modes and routines can be built through Alexa, and the bars can be paired with other smart devices for combined automations.

• Voice control via Alexa
• Scan-and-go pairing, no extra app required
• Touch-free motion activation within about 4 inches

The motion sensor is meant for close-range, hands-full moments, such as waving a hand near the fixture, rather than detecting movement across the room, so it functions more like a touchless switch than a general presence sensor.

Up to 6 of the 9" bars can be linked together in either a split or continuous layout, and each bar covers a light zone up to 36" wide. No tools are required for installation, and the aluminum housing is built to mount directly under cabinets.

• Bars included: 6, at 9" each
• Coverage per bar: up to 36" light zone
• Installation: no tools required
• Rated lifespan: up to 50,000 hours

Because the bars can be arranged in a split configuration, the kit can cover more than one cabinet run in a kitchen rather than being limited to a single continuous strip.

Each fixture draws 30W while outputting 3000 lumens, positioned by the manufacturer as equivalent to a 300W traditional floodlight, with a CRI figure above 85 for accurate color rendering. Beyond the 2700K warm white setting, the light cycles through 16 million colors and 23 modes, including DIY flash, DIY fade, and music-synced rhythm modes.

• Power draw: 30W per fixture, 3000 lumens output
• Color range: 16 million colors, 2700K warm white, CRI >85
• Modes: 23 total, including DIY flash/fade and music sync

Because color and mode changes route through the app rather than a physical dial, initial setup takes a few extra minutes compared with a plug-and-play single-color floodlight.

Connectivity runs on Bluetooth 5.0 with mesh support, controlled through the BRmesh app after scanning a QR code, with no account registration or internet connection required. Mesh mode allows a practical number of floodlights, up to 100 devices, to be controlled together or individually from the same app.

• Connection type: Bluetooth 5.0 mesh
• App: BRmesh, no registration needed
• Device limit: up to 100 lights per network

There is no Alexa or Google Home voice control on this model, and no physical remote is included, so anyone wanting hands-free voice commands or a simple button remote will need to look at a different model.

Each fixture is IP66-rated, protecting against powerful water jets and heavy rain, though the manufacturer notes it should not be submerged. The aluminum housing helps dissipate heat generated by the LED array during extended outdoor use, and the input range covers 85-265V, which suits both US and international outlets without a separate voltage converter.

• Weatherproofing: IP66-rated
• Housing material: aluminum
• Cable length: 6.56ft (2m) per fixture

The 6.56ft cable gives some placement flexibility, but fixtures mounted far from an outlet will still need an outdoor-rated extension cord, since no extension is included in the box.

This plug carries an IP64 classification, meaning it is protected against dust ingress and splashing water from any direction, which suits covered patios, porches and eaves. The shell is built from fire and heat-resistant UL94-V0 polycarbonate and is ETL certified.

• IP64 dust and splash protection
• UL94-V0 fire and heat-resistant shell material
• ETL certified for electrical safety
• 2-year warranty

Even with IP64 protection, it should sit at least 8 inches above ground level and ideally under some form of cover, since splash resistance is not the same as being fully waterproof against standing water.

The plug connects directly to a 2.4GHz home Wi-Fi network with no separate hub required, and a built-in power amplifier extends its range to roughly 300 feet from the router in open conditions. Setup runs through the Kasa app from start to finish.

• No hub needed, connects directly to Wi-Fi
• Range: up to 300 ft, 2.4GHz band only
• Setup guided step by step inside the Kasa app
• Voice control available through Alexa or Google Assistant

That extended range is particularly useful for outdoor plugs mounted farther from the house, where a typical smart plug's Wi-Fi signal might otherwise struggle to stay connected.

Multiple Kasa dimmers can be grouped inside the app so several strings of lights adjust brightness together with a single command, rather than controlling each plug separately. Schedules can also be set to automate lighting around sunrise and sunset.

• Group multiple dimmers for synchronized brightness control
• Schedule on/off and dimming times automatically
• Max load: 300W incandescent, 150W LED/CFL dimmable

Because dimming only works with lights rated as dimmable, it is worth checking string light packaging before buying, since standard non-dimmable outdoor lights will only switch fully on or off through this plug.