Did you know Philips Hue smart bulbs are only active when the light switch is in the on/up position? If the switch is accidentally turned off or Wi-Fi connection is lost, the Philips Hue smart bulbs no longer operates from any control source (wireless app, remote, or voice). The Aurora “Always Ready” Smart Bulbs Dimmer is the first and only solution that ensures your Hue smart bulbsare kept in ‘ready mode. Its elegant, intuitive, easy-touch dimming aesthetic allows anyone to control the lights, even if they don’t have the app.
Q: Does the Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer require an app to adjust the lights?
A: No, the Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer allows anyone to adjust your Philips Hue smart bulbs at the wall without an app or smartphone.
A: The Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer maintains a connection with the Philips Hue smart bulb, even if the Wi-Fi goes down.
Q: Can the Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer be used with a three-way switch?
A: Yes, the Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer has a 3-way switch wiring configuration.
Q: How is the Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer installed?
A: The Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer is easy to install in two steps. Simply mount the bracket over the existing toggle switch and snap the knob on.
Q: What does the Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer do?
A: The Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer is a solution that ensures your Philips Hue smart bulbs are kept in 'ready mode'.
A: I just tried it in my app, both buttons can be assigned to the same lights (via room).
Q: Does this require the Caseta hub?
A: No, this will pair with your hue hub and then you can assign it to a room. If you don't have the hub I believe it also pairs directly with hue lights.
Q: Does it need a battery? How often does it need to be replaced?
A: It uses a watch battery. And yes it’s easy to replace. You will be looking at roughly about two years of battery life based on use.
Customers praise the Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch for Philips Hue Smart Bulbs for its ease of use and compatibility with Philips Hue. Users appreciate the straightforward installation process and the improved appearance it offers compared to the Philips dimmer. Some concerns were raised about the product's price and a slight delay in response.
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Did you know Philips Hue smart bulbs are only active when the light switch is in the on/up position? If the switch is accidentally turned off or Wi-Fi connection is lost, the Philips Hue smart bulbs no longer operates from any control source (wireless app, remote, or voice). The Aurora “Always Ready” Smart Bulbs Dimmer is the first and only solution that ensures your Hue smart bulbsare kept in ‘ready mode. Its elegant, intuitive, easy-touch dimming aesthetic allows anyone to control the lights, even if they don’t have the app.

Did you know the smart features of Philips Hue smart bulbs only work with a paddle switch if it is in the ON position? If a paddle switch is unknowingly bumped, accidentally turned off or Wi-Fi connection is lost, the Philips Hue smart bulb will no longer operate from its control source (wireless app, remote, or voice). Lutron’s Aurora smart bulb dimmer Wallplate Bracket for Paddle Switches eliminates this issue. When used with the Aurora smart bulb dimmer, Philips Hue smart bulbs will stay in “ready mode” for consistent smart control. Setting up the Wallplate Bracket for Paddle Switches for use with Aurora is a quick, hassle-free process. Simply remove your existing paddle switch from the wall, cap the wires in the backbox, and screw the bracket into the backbox in place of the switch – no rewiring, repositioning, or extra trips to the store to get a new wallplate will be necessary. Aurora will connect directly to the Philips Hue smart bulbs – no wiring required.

This Philips Hue Dimmer switch makes it easy for anyone in the home to control Hue smart lights with a touch of a button, whether or not they have the Hue app or a voice device handy. The dimmer switch adds more convenient ways to control your Hue lights whether for guests, kids, or even yourself. The dimmer switch lets you turn lights on or off, dim or brighten, or toggle between four of your favorite light scenes. You can also get the best light based on the time of the day, perfect for tuning light to your circadian rhythmn. Three clearly marked buttons make the dimmer switch simple to use. With it's battery-powered design and the included adhesive, the dimmer switch can be placed anywhere. The long-lasting battery has a minimum lifetime of 3 years. It's magnetic backing even lets you attach it to the refrigerator or other metal surfaces. A Hue Bridge and Hue lights (sold separately) are required to connect the dimmer switch to your Hue set-up. The Bridge unlocks the full power of Hue smart home lighting by unlocking features like multiple room control, out-of-home control, automations and more.

The Lutron family of Pico smart remotes gives you easy, flexible control of your Caséta smart light switches, Serena smart shades, fans, SONOS speakers, and more. With the Pico paddle remote for Caséta smart switches and dimmers, you can match the paddle-style of the Diva smart dimmer and Claro smart switch, creating a consistent aesthetic. The Pico smart remote looks and feels just like a regular switch – add it to any room without cutting holes or pulling wire in the wall to install. Create a wireless 3-way application by mounting on the wall with the included Pico wallmount bracket. Pair with multiple Caséta dimmers or switches at one time, enabling one Pico remote to control the lighting of an entire room. Exclusively with the Diva smart dimmer, one tap of the Pico paddle remote brings lights to the level set on the dimmer and two taps goes to full brightness. The Pico paddle remote works with the entire Caséta family of products, including the original Caséta aesthetic dimmers and switches, the Diva and Claro smart aesthetic of dimmers and switches, lamp dimmers, and the outdoor smart plug. With a typical 10-year battery life, you can be confident that your Pico remote will continue to work when you need it most. Includes (1) Pico paddle remote for Caséta smart switches and dimmers, (1) Pico wallmount bracket, and (1) coordinating Claro wallplate.
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| Ease of use, Compatibility, Installation, Dimming, Appearance | Ease of use, Installation, Compatibility, Responsiveness | Ease of use, Compatibility, Overall Performance, Setup, Design | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for Lutron - Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch for Philips Hue Smart Bulbs - White | |||
| Price, Delay | There were no cons for this product— | Price, Magnet Strength, Size | There were no cons for this product— |