

Support Third-party apps (IFTTT & SmartThings).Ĭontrol from Smartwatches & tablets & Smartphones.

Support voice assistant (Alexa, Google Assistant, Sonos, Siri). Local device operation will continue to work if the internet is down or the smart bridge is not communicating. Timeclock scheduling of daily events via the Lutron app.Ĭonnects to Wifi router via Ethernet cable. These are all Smart Bridge features: Features & functions. It is also needed for the communication between the Lutron Caseta switches and other gadgets like motion sensors. This hub is required during the setup process, then you can continue without it unless you want to monitor or operate your Caseta products through the Luton app and device such as your mobile phone, tablet, smartwatches.Īlso, integrating your system with your voice assistants like Sonos, Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant or other third-party apps like SmartThings or IFTTT will require you to have the Bridge. It will create a single and direct connection for the entire system instead of connecting each device directly to the router to avoid slowing down your Wifi. The Smart Bridge will make sure that your lights have a super-fast and ultra-responsive time when you control them from the app, Pico Smart Remote, or voice assistant. How the Smart Bridge work and why we need it?
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How to connect Pico Remote to a dimmer without the Bridge?.What are the features that will continue to work?.How the Smart Bridge work and why we need it?.It is also impossible to schedule new activities or create scenes. The answer is yes, they will continue to operate without the Smart Bridge and all scheduled activities will continue to function, but the ability to remotely control from the app and voice assistant will be impossible. So people are asking if the Lutron Caseta switches and dimmers can work without this Smart Bridge? Lutron Caseta starter Kit comes with an additional device called “Smart Bridge” which acts as a hub and allows you to monitor and operate wireless dimmers, Serena motorized shades, and a variety of other products through devices such as a smartphone, smartwatch, tablet, or smart speaker. With the Lutron app, you can remotely adjust the brightness of your bulbs, turn them on and off, set a schedule, or use smart mode to deter potential intruders. Lutron Caseta produces smart dimmers/switches to let you control and manage your traditional light bulbs from the mobile app or voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant.
