For those still looking BB has Hue Lux starter kits ( Hue Hub (old) and 2 Lux bulbs ) $55 shipped. Worst case just keep the bulbs and use the hubs to get the 30% off a new hue hub, bulbs end up only costing $12.50 each, if you want a new u=hub and didn’t have a trade-in.
I was trying to get a third one… wanted it in my garage… my wife wanted a legitimate reasons to have one in the garage…
… all I could think of was… but I really really want it!!! and it’s on sale…
I’m not getting it… very sad day in my garage.
There’s no direct integration between Lutron Caseta and SmartThings, but both have an IFTTT channel, so you can get indirect integration that way. (You can also include Caseta devices in Harmony activities.) Works well for window coverings or anything on timed schedules. May have too much lag for just turning on a switch on demand or triggered by a motion sensor.
Anyway, Amazon has a deal now through December where Caseta kits that include the HomeKit-compatible Smart Bridge (which is the piece you would need for the IFTTT integration) are 55% off which basically gives you the bridge piece for 20 or $30 depending on the kit.
So not something everyone will want, but could be useful for some specific cases. The Lutron Caseta wall switches do not require neutrals.
The Included Pico remote does not work with SmartThings directly, it just becomes a parallel means of control. The Pico remote is also not usable with the IFTTT channel. So IFTTT basically gives you one way ST control (no polling or status updates) of the in wall dimmer or the window coverings.
It’s definitely a good deal if it’s something you can use.
One bridge can support up to 50 switches.
@metfoo printed out below that some of the items on sale have the generation one bridge, which will work with IFTTT but will not work with HomeKit, and some have the generation two bridge which is HomeKit enabled. But it looks like they are using the same product description for both. So check carefully both what you buy and what you receive.
You can also buy the generation 2 bridge alone now on the sale for $79.95, which is about half off the regular price.
You could try saying that you heard that they were working on an upgrade to use multiple Echo’s as intercoms . Who knows maybe eventually they will, in the mean time you will be prepared LOL.
Its a gen 1 bridge. The gen 2 bridge offers HomeKit integration. I love my Caseta switches, and really wish they would integrate their bridge with ST. I have 7 lights on HomeKit, and everything else on ST using Echo. Speaking to both Siri and Alexa for light control can get confusing
Said “HomeKit compatible” in the product description when I looked at it, that should be gen 2. Good point to be careful, because Amazon does sometimes rotate links and you might end up going to the wrong model.
This one, on the same sale, was definitely the Gen 2 HomeKit enabled bridge when I looked at it because the only model number is the bridge itself.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XPW67ZM/
Good reminder to be careful and check what you get when it does arrive as well. Generation switchovers are always tricky. I’ve edited my post above.
I applied for the Amazon Visa ($80 GC) and Amazon Store Card ($20 GC) and used the ECHODEAL code ($50 off) to get the Amazon Echo for $29 ($150 off with all discounts).
SWEET! Me TOO! Thanks. This will give me an echo for my 2nd floor I may never touch a button again. ![]()

I love my Lutron Caseta switches. The one thing to note is that many people don’t like the Lutron bridge. Apparently is not as reliable. The good thing is, it works seamlessly with Nest if you have their products. And with the Harmony hub.
I have had both gens of lutron bridge and haven’t had any reliability issues. There have been a few cloud outages, but it didn’t seem to have any impact on my day to day use. I’m very pleased with it, I just wish that it had an open api for ST integration.
Just saw GE 12722 On/Off switch 18.99 w/ free shipping on Amazon. Don’t know how long it will last. If I didn’t already have my home decked out… http://www.amazon.com/GE12722-Z-Wave-Wireless-Lighting-Control/dp/B0035YRCR2
Must not have lasted long
It’s showing $34.21 for me.
…And gone! I tried… Dang!
Over a month ago September
Good catch. So, I suppose they might have been looking in their orders and seeing the price they paid back then?
Oh well.
Dang it, I need to bulk buy a few of those!
For those who don’t have a V2 Hub:
Does any ‘Home Automation’ site do bulk deals on things like if I were to put in a huge order of GE 127xx devices since I now want to change every switch in the house…
Are the Lowes Iris motion sensors still the best deal as well? I like that they are TINY.
