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Philips Hue vs Lutron Caseta
Philips Hue
189 positive (75%) · 46 mixed (18%) · 17 negative (7%)
Trust + time weighted: +68%
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I'd find a way to carve out a day or two for Hue if you're already going to be in the area anyway.
When I was renting I just replaced all of my lights with Philips Hue and left all the switches turned on. No need to mess with any wiring or switches and doesn’t require wifi.
The hardware (bulbs etc.) is still really high quality, the main issue with them is the locked down ecosystem.
In most rooms a double tap on will turn on all Hue lights for ambience.
Hue for example one of the most known and very user friendly. But can be pricey.
Lutron Caseta
97 positive (80%) · 19 mixed (16%) · 6 negative (5%)
Trust + time weighted: +77%
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I second the idea for lutron caseta and pico remotes. No wiring required for picos and you can get mounts/plates that make it look like a standard wall switch.
I hear good things about Caseta. Maybe it's time i give it a try.
Lighting, Philips Hue and/or Lutron Caseta if you want the best control.
I use Lutron Caseta switches for overhead lighting such as this (really anything with a wall switch), and Hue for lamps.
I can understand the contractor not wanting to use Caseta close to the device limit, in the end they have to support it and it might require some creativity to make it work (and risk for them).