How to install a Lutron Caseta Wireless dimmer switch in single pole or 3 way circuit

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[@brockb4452]

Starts at 6:20

[@jasontorres3986]

Good lord. Thank you.

[@Nine001]

THANK YOU

[@bigbawsz2054]

Dude thanks so much! I’m tired of useless intros

[@whiskeyshitz5836]

I bought a new house and it had a Lutron lights installed and I've look on KZbin for information and this had been the best video online when it comes to research and trying to understand Lutron and their products as a beginner. Thank you

[@ShaneCreates]

Great video! I recently decided to go with Lutron Caseta switches also. I really appreciate the reliability of them. They can however get pricey when doing a whole house. I just released a video showing how to mix and match Lutron smart and "dumb" switches as an affordable way to get started. I'll definitely be adding more in my house.

[@salmansajun]

Thank you for this! It was super daunting to do this on my own with no electrical background and given the shortage of electricians in my area this video was absolutely spot on! 👏 I managed to do about 30 switches in my home on my first attempt with no issues! Thank you again and looking forward to more HomeKit content!

[@danielfrei6385]

Here in Brazil, we have the modified Sonof min for HomeKit, which work perfectly well, both in normal and 3-way switches.

[@Happywifihappylifi]

Thanks, this was great!

[@TheBluuHouse]

Thanks for sharing!!! About to buy the kit. Love the relaxing music.

[@EricWelander]

Thanks Kyron!

[@ryandowney9124]

I actually find the music to be incredibly distracting. I'm not here for relaxing music that competes with the presenter. I have no idea why KZbinrs feel the need to add music, if you do, keep it low.

[@TheDavidaldred1]

The is the best video for installing a 3 way Lutron Smart Switch.

[@prakashviyer153]

Thanks... tried one and it did work...

[@nvrdwn3140]

Twist those wires together before using the wire nut. A wire nut is not meant to be what holds the two wires together. It is only meant to keep the electricity where it wont trip a breaker or cause a fire.

[@goaliedude32]

The 2nd wire is the one from the lutron switch and they are very soft and malleable. It's acceptable to use the spring nut to hold those wires together. The house copper wiring should be pre twisted but that's just not possible with the wiring from the lutron switch.

[@vagabondroller]

You have no idea what you are talking about. Hold two wires parallel and twist a wire nut on until it locks up and starts spinning the insulated wires below. Take it apart and see what it looks like. The wires will be wound tight together. Pre twisting is just adding an unnecessary step.

[@nvrdwn3140]

@@vagabondroller it should be a tight twist. You would never work in a union.

[@vagabondroller]

From the “Ideal” wire nut instructions below. Pay careful attention to step 5 “pretwisting not necessary”. You are right, the union is not for me. It doesn’t pay enough to support my yachting habit. Straighten and align frayed strands. 4. Hold wires together with ends even. Lead stranded wires slightly ahead of solid wires. 5. Pre-twisting acceptable, but not required. For pre-twisting; strip wires long, hold wires together with insulation even, twist wire ends together, trim to recommended strip length. 6. Insert bundle into connector and twist clockwise until tight.

[@TechVHD]

I’m interested in these light switches but i’m not sure exactly what’s the benefit of them? i use regular non smart LED light bulbs that are soft white 2700k led, what can they benefit and do?

[@okaythen001]

The 4 black wires, it doesn't matter which one goes to which? any of the black from wall can go to any of the black in the dimmer?

[@chriscreasman]

I have a single pole installation on my counter top. We are getting new stone countertops which require me to move the switch to another location. This location is not optimal for everyday use. It only controls one pendant light over the counter. I would like to know which Lutron product to buy. I plan on moving the switch to the new location and never flipping a switch again. I want to use the Pico remote to turn the switch on and off. Do I just need the single pole switch and the Pico? Please help

[@HY-jo6vb]

What do you do with 5 colors of wires coming out of the lutron switch?

[@armandoguillen3974]

Removing the tabs on the switch doesn’t reduce your voltage... it reduces the wattage the switch is rated for

[@matthew_kiely]

I WAS GOING TO SAY THE SAME THING! BUT WHY?

[@frankvee]

@@matthew_kiely Because those tabs are part of the heat sink for the switch. Breaking the tabs off lowers the switch wattage.

[@prstyzq7424]

Hi, i am using Smartthings v3 hub, can i set an automation to turn on a group of light through lutron dimable switch in particular brightness and specific time when a motion sensor detected a movement? or if it doesn't work on smartthings, can you do it on lutron app? thanks in advance for the answer

[@engalvan]

Did he bust out a label maker for a dimmer install?

[@misvideos350]

Always conect ground (green) first for safety.

[@billgates6795]

Too much going on and not enough circuit information to explain why connections are made/not made.

[@UltimateTechHub]

Good video but you should probably explain the install a little better and the app too. Good job though.

[@dongoble415]

Hi Eric. Dumb question but I have a new ceiling fan with a light that recently changed. There's only a single pole switch. Can I use this so I can turn the fan and light on/off separately?

[@toddcrosby2783]

This could have been a great video, Burt the only time you sped it up was when making the actual connections which was why we are watching this video.

[@pdfads]

Connect the ground wire. Don't rely on the box being grounded.

[@SabentHD]

Yes always bolt bond wire down to the bond screw that's provided in the box, that is what its it's meant for. Also generally you should run bond if incase that one set screw was loose.

[@pickledparsleyparty]

Wrapping the wire nuts with electrical tape was also a weird touch.

[@allanrscott1130]

Eric -- thanks for all these videos. You were great and quick about answering questions. Here are few more as I am about to install some switches. 1. All of our switches have three wires (copper / ground, black, and red). The three-way switches have four wires -- with additional white. Is the white neutral or traveler? Where does that fourth wire (white) go on the Lutron caseta switch? Does it matter which of the two three-way I connect the switch to and which gets the Pico remote (or closed off)? Can we close off the secondary switch by just capping the wires and closing the outlet with a face plate? Do we need the Lutron hub / bridge to use with HomeKit? Does the Pico remote work with the non-dimmer Lutron caseta smart switch (we don't need dimming on everything) or do you recommend installing dimmer switches anyhow? Sorry for so many questions but I appreciate your time and expertise. Thanks!

[@EricWelander]

Glad I could help. In my experience the neutral wire is white and should be pretty universal, but it might take some trial and error to ensure that in your specific home. I would highly recommend looking through casetawireless.com/3way. They have all the different scenarios for it there for pico remotes and full on Caseta 3 way switches with detailed diagrams, in a way better way than I can describe in KZbin comments.

[@EricWelander]

Dimmers can be nice on lots of places you might not think of, but keep in mind the lightbulbs need to be dimmable and compatible with Lutron Caseta (many but not all dimmable are...I address this in my videos)

[@EricWelander]

Pico remotes work with regular switches too. I have one that way in my basement. You just won’t be able to use the middle buttons for anything. Given that the non dimmer switches have a traveler built in, you could use two actual Caseta switches in that case instead of a dimmer switch. Again, that link above describes all these cases.

[@EricWelander]

But yes you don’t need a pico remote on the switch you are closing off. A basic faceplate will do.

[@allanrscott1130]

@@EricWelander Thanks so much -- i will read carefully and watch again. Total novice here. Thanks for the super quick reply

[@rickallenphoto]

Great video, but you didn't address how to install the Caseta Wireless Switch (which you showed multiple times in your video)... not the dimmer. The dimmer has only two black wires (aside from ground) on the backside. The Switch has 4 wires + ground. Could you respond how to wire those for a 1-way and 3-way switch?? Appreciate your help.

[@ericmuhlfeld9615]

Exactly. Good talker though!

[@monohydrate2]

@@ericmuhlfeld9615 Rick & Eric great points. This video was a waste of time. Dude talks too much and doesn't even say the right thing. Mixed up traveler wire with load wire.

[@lenrocks9761]

The tabs your broke off are a heat sink for the dimmer. If there in the way you simply bend them towards the back of the switch, never break them off. Just food for thought.

[@gbbowler]

Can I install a 3-way dimmer switch for one switch and leave the other as is, or do I need to use the Pico remote for the other switch?

[@EricWelander]

You need the entire circuit to be completely controlled by Lutron Caseta Wireless switches. So you’ll need to close off those other switches and replace with pico remotes.

[@gbbowler]

@@EricWelander Thanks. I was afraid of that.

[@MarcosGarcia-xg1rf]

@@EricWelander can you install another Caseta switch at the other location to make it multi location?

[@SurviveTheDay]

Why cap the green wire. Ground the green wire to the device box. There should be a screw in the box for this very purpose.

[@Justin-sh4fn]

Ya but it's unnecessary because that wire attatches to the metal bracket on the switch and the box is metal so by screwing it into the box he's essentially doing the same thing. I'd be more concerned if it was a plastic box and he capped off the wire.

[@mazamal786]

Can (lutron mrf2s-8s-dv-wh) set up wid Alexa please answer me i have bought lutron bridge it says “device is not supported” when i try to pair with bridge in oder to connect to Alexa PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME i have installed 40 switches n now m stuck pairing with lutron aap

[@JethroBodine08]

You got the breakers backwards. When you were talking about turning them off first the video actually showed you turning them on.

[@idunckel04]

The pico remote is not a great switch. It feels cheap to me because it doesnt look the same, I wish they just would wire the two.

[@harrynickel8691]

Hello, I tried to watch the entire video however there was some distracting music/tones in the background. Take care Eric.

[@durtydeedsREI]

I don't understand why such great videos have to have background music. Dah!!!!

[@brentwalker500]

Great video. Really. Veeeeery useful. The music is so off though. Jesus man. Get some help with that part of your videos.

[@reallocaluser4081]

Too much general talk. Need an actual detailed install video that explains the electrical aspect.

[@mikeshaw8900]

Go easy Real local user...I think for a beginner watching, he is very informative, and is just sharing ... He never had to even upload his information and findings in the first place.....If you need actual an install video, pick up a book and read and figure it out for yourself..That way you won't create an environment where folks shy away from "Sharing things" on their own time......... Eric uploaded to share, not get unsatisfied responses from you!!

[@goaliedude32]

If you need that kind it video then you should probably just call an electrician

[@michaelc.3812]

Fit and finish are important, and actually called out in the code (NEC). If your device sinks in behind the drywall, you must shim it out. This looks rather like a hacker did the work.

[@durtydeedsREI]

How to install...then I put all the video of installing on fast forward...bro.

[@ragoff]

11:45 super fast and confusing

[@ericmuhlfeld9615]

Did a lot of talking but didn't really show how to install the wireless kit.

[@crossbowjunkies7213]

Please don’t apply tape to the wire nuts after installation. 100% a code violation

[@DJOZMET]

Too much chitchat

[@cagian3104]

Waste of time watching this video....

[@steveneames9067]

Too much jibber gabber

[@bxb590]

You told me nothing. Programming the iPhone is the real key to making this work and the manufacture offers nothing in the box.

[@Publicenemy961]

Blah blah blah blah. So much talking.

[@Nine001]

I’m sorry bro, waaaaay too much talking. So much chatter that I’m zoning out.

[@deniro98c]

If you need to watch 15 minutes, for a 2 minute install. Just call an electrician. Way too much needless information.

[@martyz3170]

Then don't watch it and stop crying

[@crossbowjunkies7213]

Please!!!! Don’t post videos like this. Hire an electrician. Your going to cause someone to burn there house down. Some of the worst workmanship I’ve ever seen.