# Buttons buttons buttons **URL:** \ **Category:** Device Ideas\ **Created:** [May 29, 2018, 4:34am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/buttons-buttons-buttons/127423 "2018-05-29T04:34:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![JDRoberts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/jdroberts/32/56577_2.png) [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/buttons-buttons-buttons/127423/21 "2018-06-27T17:49:06Z")
> [@eibyer](#): > > I was reading about amazon dash buttons the other day, what is the life span of one button since the batteries are non-replaceable? The first generation was spec’d at 1000 button presses. The newer second generation is spec’d at “over 2000.” > **[Amazon.com: AWS IoT Button (2nd Generation) : Amazon Devices & Accessories](https://www.amazon.com/AWS-IoT-Button-2nd-Generation/dp/B01KW6YCIM)** > > Amazon.com: AWS IoT Button (2nd Generation) : Amazon Devices & Accessories The ones that are pre-programmed to order a specific product are partly sponsored by the product and so they cost less. But the battery specs are the same. So it depends how much you expect to use it. Some people found the original only lasted a couple of months, but they were using it several times a day. ---
**Author:** ![eibyer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/eibyer/32/27702_2.png) [@eibyer](https://community.smartthings.com/u/eibyer)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/buttons-buttons-buttons/127423/22 "2018-06-27T17:53:55Z")
Thanks, I may have to rethink something else that is battery replaceable. I was thinking of using two buttons are the end of the hallway to control a smart bulb instead of messing with my 3-way switches. ---
**Author:** ![JDRoberts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/jdroberts/32/56577_2.png) [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/buttons-buttons-buttons/127423/23 "2018-06-27T18:00:56Z")
> [@eibyer](#): > > Thanks, I may have to rethink something else that is battery replaceable. I was thinking of using two buttons are the end of the hallway to control a smart bulb instead of messing with my 3-way switches. There are lots of good button options that work with smartthings. See the FAQ: > [@FAQ: Full list of buttons and remotes confirmed to work with SmartThings \[Not all devices listed work with the 2020 Platform\]](https://community.smartthings.com/t/faq-full-list-of-buttons-and-remotes-confirmed-to-work-with-smartthings/9729): > > I’d like to know which buttons and remotes are currently supported or might be supported in the future. Ideally, I’d like to find something similar to the following: [http://www.evolvecontrols.com/devices/control-devices/glass-series](http://www.evolvecontrols.com/devices/control-devices/glass-series) Though alternatively just a simple nice-looking button which actually works unlike this Aeon according to Amazon reviews: [http://www.amazon.com/Touch-Panel-Button-Switch-AL-001/dp/B00GL6B4GG/ref=sr\_1\_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1421468320&sr=1-3&keywords=aeon+button](http://www.amazon.com/Touch-Panel-Button-Switch-AL-001/dp/B00GL6B4GG/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1421468320&sr=1-3&keywords=aeon+button) There is an Aeon Key Fob as well, but it doesn’t seem to be very durable or stylish: What else is available? If you’re willing to run a “man in the middle” server (either a raspberry pi or hubitat), And a Lutron smart bridge, You can use picos, which make great light switches. 10 year battery life, look nice, cost around $15 Each depending on the options. So the setup is more complex than some of the other button options, But the aesthetics are really nice. Total project cost tier depends on how many you’re going to use Since the big cost is for the bridge and the server. > **[Amazon.com: Lutron Pico Remote for Caseta Smart Dimmer Switch, 3-Button Control...](https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-3-Button-Wireless-Lighting-PJ2-3BRL-WH-L01R/dp/B00KLAXFQ0)** > > The Pico smart remote control is a convenient way to control Lutron Caseta dimmers. With the Pico you can turn lights on or off and brighten or darken them from anywhere in the room. You can use the Pico as a handheld remote, mount it on a wall, or... > [@\[OBSOLETE\] LutronPro Caseta v1.0](https://community.smartthings.com/t/lutronpro-caseta-v1-0/102404): > > LutronPro Caseta v1.0 As many of you know, Lutron recently updated their app to support the new RA2Select hub they are putting out. When they did that they removed the SSH access that this and nearly every other 3rd party integration used to use to control the bridge breaking them. While this access isn’t 100% required for those with the Pro bridge, it was still very useful and made things simpler. Thanks to the work of @mathieuh who reverse engineered the new TLS connection, I have been able to update my app to continue to work for both Pro and non Pro Bridges. It does require a new step to get a code for generating the certs which I haven’t been able to automate yet. Please note that this integration uses the newer Node server and not the Python version I originally created. Setup Ins… But if you don’t want to fool with all that there are lots of other buttons which are easier to set up. 😎 ---
**Author:** ![eibyer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/eibyer/32/27702_2.png) [@eibyer](https://community.smartthings.com/u/eibyer)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/buttons-buttons-buttons/127423/24 "2018-06-27T18:08:16Z")
Alright, I’ve been ignoring lutron and caseta posts for a while now but it looks like it’s time to dig in 🙂 I already have a pi doing some iot tasks so that one is already in place, just need to have the proper software going I guess. Oh and the hub that you mentioned. ---
**Author:** ![eibyer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/eibyer/32/27702_2.png) [@eibyer](https://community.smartthings.com/u/eibyer)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/buttons-buttons-buttons/127423/25 "2018-06-29T15:26:16Z")
I just realized I could have ordered the P-BDG-PKG1W kit from ebay instead of BestBuy, $30 difference! I guess returning an unopened box at BB. ---
**Author:** ![ogiewon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/ogiewon/32/13743_2.png) [@ogiewon](https://community.smartthings.com/u/ogiewon)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/buttons-buttons-buttons/127423/26 "2018-06-29T16:52:01Z")
Just another heads up… If you’re investing in Lutron Caseta, you may want to make sure to get the Smart Bridge **Pro**. The Pro version supports Telnet connections, and is what Hubitat uses for direct integration without need for a Raspberry Pi, or Cloud to Cloud connection. This is what I bought. It is the newer Pro2 version, which also supports Apple Homekit, if that matters to you. [https://www.energyavenue.com/Lutron/L-BDGPRO2-WH](https://www.energyavenue.com/Lutron/L-BDGPRO2-WH) ---
**Author:** ![eibyer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/eibyer/32/27702_2.png) [@eibyer](https://community.smartthings.com/u/eibyer)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2018, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/buttons-buttons-buttons/127423/27 "2018-06-29T16:54:41Z")
Thank you… I was going back and forth about those two options yesterday, the cheapskate in me won and decided just to use the existing pi and ended up ordering the non-pro version. ---
**Author:** ![davidinuk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8c91f0/32.png) [@davidinuk](https://community.smartthings.com/u/davidinuk)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/buttons-buttons-buttons/127423/28 "2019-08-08T13:09:40Z")
I can only get as far as setting up the button and to get an automation work based on the button, but I cannot get the actual button to do anything when it is actually pressed. AND, it loses its connection. Any suggestions? [Previous page](https://community.smartthings.com/t/buttons-buttons-buttons/127423.md?page=1)