Lutron Caséta Smart Lighting & Shades – Overview

Created by Lamont Gibson, Modified on Mon, 29 Jun at 10:21 PM by Lamont Gibson

Purpose

This overview serves as the SmartHomeConcierge.ai master reference for the Lutron ecosystem. It provides a comprehensive summary of products, platform features, mobile app capabilities, integrations, and common configuration categories used by SmartHomeConcierge.ai technicians when assisting customers and creating device-specific configuration articles.

Supported Products

Caséta Smart Lighting

Caséta Smart Hub
Caséta Smart Hub PRO
Smart Dimmers
Smart Switches
Smart Fan Controls
Smart Outdoor Plug
Lamp Dimmers
Plug-in Appliance Modules
Claro Smart Switches
Diva Smart Dimmers
Pico Remote Controls
Smart Motion Sensors
Smart Occupancy Sensors

RA2 Select

RA2 Select Main Repeater
RA2 Select Dimmers
Switches
Fan Controls
Pico Remotes
Motion Sensors

RadioRA 3

RadioRA 3 Processor
Sunnata Keypads
Sunnata Dimmers
Hybrid Keypads
Occupancy Sensors
Daylight Sensors

HomeWorks

HomeWorks Processor
Luxury Lighting Controls
Shades
Keypads
HVAC Interfaces

Serena Smart Shades

Roller Shades
Honeycomb Shades
Wood Blinds
Drapery Systems

Ketra Lighting

Tunable White Lighting
Dynamic Natural Light
Architectural Lighting

Mobile Apps

Lutron App
Caséta App
RadioRA App
HomeWorks App

Mobile App Features

Feature	Description
Device Management	Add, organize, rename, and manage Lutron devices.
Room Management	Organize lighting and shades by room.
Scene Management	Create custom lighting and shade scenes.
Scheduling	Automate lighting and shades throughout the day.
Away Mode	Randomize lighting while away from home.
Notifications	Receive system status notifications.
User Management	Share access with family members.
Firmware Updates	Update supported hubs and devices.

Subscription Services

Free Features

Remote Device Control
Lighting Scenes
Shade Control
Scheduling
Pico Remote Support
Smart Hub Management
Voice Assistant Integration
Firmware Updates

Premium Services

No monthly subscription required for Lutron smart home products.

Core Hardware Features

Feature	Description
Smart Lighting	Intelligent lighting control for entire homes.
Smart Shades	Automated blinds and shades.
Smart Fan Control	Variable fan speed control.
Pico Remotes	Wireless wall-mounted or handheld controls.
Motion Sensors	Occupancy and vacancy lighting automation.
Daylight Sensors	Automatically adjust lighting based on natural sunlight.
Multi-Way Control	Multiple switches controlling the same lights.
Whole Home Lighting	Centralized lighting management.

Smart Features

Feature	Description
Scenes	Instantly activate multiple lighting and shade settings.
Scheduling	Automate lights and shades by time of day.
Away Mode	Simulate occupancy while away from home.
Geofencing	Trigger automations based on arrival or departure.
Fade On/Off	Smooth lighting transitions.
Daylight Harvesting	Automatically adjust brightness using natural light.

Lighting Features

Smart Dimmers
Smart Switches
Smart Fan Controls
Whole Home Lighting
Room Lighting
Multi-Room Lighting
Scene Lighting
Fade On
Fade Off
Occupancy Lighting
Vacancy Lighting
Outdoor Lighting
Landscape Lighting
Holiday Lighting
Architectural Lighting
Ketra Dynamic Lighting

Shade Features

Roller Shades
Honeycomb Shades
Wood Blinds
Drapery Systems
Shade Scheduling
Sunrise & Sunset Automation
Privacy Scenes
Movie Scenes
Good Morning Scenes
Goodnight Scenes

Automation Features

Scheduled Lighting
Scheduled Shades
Sunrise & Sunset Automation
Geofencing
Vacation Mode
Occupancy Automation
Vacancy Automation
Motion Lighting
Daylight Harvesting
Scene Automation
Whole Home Automation

Energy Features

Daylight Harvesting
Occupancy Energy Savings
Automatic Shutoff
Smart Scheduling
LED Optimization
Shade Energy Management
HVAC Coordination (supported systems)

Notification Features

Device Offline Alerts
Firmware Update Notifications
Hub Status Notifications
Battery Alerts (wireless devices)
Automation Status Notifications

Security Features

Away Mode
Occupancy Simulation
Motion Sensors
User Permissions
Secure Cloud Access
Device Sharing

Privacy Features

Two-Factor Authentication
Secure Cloud Communication
User Permissions
Secure Remote Access

Smart Home Integrations

Apple Home
Siri
Amazon Alexa
Google Home
Samsung SmartThings
Home Assistant
Hubitat
Ring
Sonos
Savant
Control4
Crestron
ELAN
Josh.ai
Alarm.com
IFTTT
Matter (supported devices)

Voice Assistant Integration

Apple Siri

Lighting Control
Shade Control
Scene Activation
Home Automations

Amazon Alexa

Lighting Control
Shade Control
Routine Integration
Scene Activation

Google Assistant

Lighting Control
Shade Control
Smart Home Commands

Device Management Features

Add Devices
Remove Devices
Rename Devices
Room Assignment
Scene Management
Schedule Management
Pico Remote Configuration
User Management
Firmware Updates
Hub Management

Common Customer Requests

Install Caséta Smart Hub
Add Smart Dimmers
Install Smart Switches
Pair Pico Remote
Configure Motion Sensors
Install Serena Shades
Create Lighting Scenes
Create Shade Scenes
Configure Vacation Mode
Configure Sunrise & Sunset Automation
Connect Apple Home
Connect Alexa
Connect Google Home
Connect SmartThings
Update Firmware
Troubleshoot Offline Devices