Lutron P-PKG1WB-WH Caseta Wireless Smart Dimmer Switch and Remote Kit, White
Experience the ultimate convenience with the Lutron Caseta wireless dimmer and Pico remote control. The wireless dimmer gives you the ability to set the right light for any activity whether it’s reading, watching TV, entertaining, or having a casual dinner. Control your lights in a 3-way application by mounting the Pico remote to the wall with the included Pico wallbox bracket, for multi-location dimming. No cutting holes or wiring required! the remote lets you turn lights on/off as well as brighten or dim them. With the Lutron smart bridge and app (sold separately), you can control your Caseta wireless dimmers with your smartphone from anywhere. The dimmer works up to 600-watt of incandescent or halogen and 150-watt of dimmable LED or dimmable CFL.
Product Features
- Works with your voice assistant or smart phone via the free Lutron app for iOS, Android or Amazon device (smart bridge, l-bdg2-wh required)
- Connects with more leading smart home devices (including Amazon Alexa, Apple homekit, the Google assistant, Nest, Serena shades and sonos) than any other smart Lighting control brand (smart bridge requried)
- Control your existing light bulbs (dimmable leds, incandescent and halogen), up to 17 bulbs per circuit (based on 8.5W LED bulb, 60W incandescent equivalent)
- Tested and recommended for use with over 1,000 bulbs (for recommended LEDs, please see “Technical Specification”)
- Works with up to 150W dimmable LED/CFL or 600W incandescent/halogen bulbs; not rated for low voltage applications (ie. track or landscape lighting)
- Can be used in single-pole, 3-way, or multi-location applications; Lutron Pico wallplate bracket included for 3-way installation
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