Lutron Caseta Original White
Score: 86/100
Brilliant Smart Dimmer Switch
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch offers reliable LED dimming without a neutral wire and integrates with major voice assistants via the Caseta hub. Its need for a separate hub and lack of a built-in locator light are trade-offs. Ideal for retrofits and users invested in the Lutron ecosystem.
The Brilliant Smart Dimmer Switch replaces a standard wall switch and offers touch, app, voice, and motion-based control with support for up to 500 W incandescent and 200 W LED loads. Its main limitation is the mandatory Brilliant Control panel and the need for neutral wiring, which adds installation complexity. Ideal for users already invested in the Brilliant ecosystem seeking advanced automation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
150 W | 200 Wbest | |
600 Wbest | 500 W | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.009 kgbest | 0.045 kg |
| ↓ lower better | 15 minbest | — |
119 mmbest | 101.6 mm |
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|---|---|---|
Power(2) | ||
Maximum LED Load (W) | 150 W | 200 W |
Maximum Incandescent Load (W) | 600 W | 500 W |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Smart Home Compatibility | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Wink | Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Hue, LIFX, SmartThings, TP-Link, Wemo |
General(1) | ||
Certifications | cUL, NOM, FCC, IFTEL, NEMA | UL listed, FCC certified |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.009 kg | 0.0454 kg |
Height (mm) | 119 mm | 101.6 mm |
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Professional reviewers and trade installers emphasize the Caseta dimmer's ease of installation, reliable LED dimming, and the robustness of the hub-based Caseta ecosystem, positioning it as a go-to solution for retrofits where a neutral wire is absent.
Everyday users consistently praise the quick installation and smooth LED dimming, while recurring frustrations center on the extra cost of the required Smart Hub, load-derating constraints, and the absence of a built-in locator light.
“Easy app-guided install, smooth voice/motion control, and reliable dimming for LEDs/incandescents”
Professional reviewers commend the Brilliant Smart Dimmer for its premium industrial design, responsive touch interface, and deep integration with major voice assistants and smart ecosystems. They appreciate the built-in motion sensor and Sonos control, but caution that the product's reliance on a Brilliant Control panel, neutral wiring, and all-Brilliant multi-way configurations adds installation complexity and limits standalone use.
Everyday users generally praise the dimmer's straightforward app-guided setup, reliable voice and motion control, and effective dimming across LED and incandescent fixtures. Common complaints revolve around the need for neutral wiring, the mandatory Brilliant panel, occasional motion-sensor tuning, and the extra cost for Decora plates and all-Brilliant multi-way switches.
