The Lutron Caseta HomeKit dimmer and switch lineup is a compelling option, as you get hardwired switches that work like standard ones but can also be controlled with HomeKit, Alexa, Google Assistant, and more. Now, Lutron has added a new feature that even Apple’s Home app is missing – auto-off timers.
Today, Lutron launched the new auto-off timer feature for its Caseta smart devices, giving users lots of flexibility to customize their lighting. LY4
Whether it’s a light that’s often forgotten, holiday lights, or something else, you get the ability to set a granular timer with both the hour and minute length for when the light will shut off, ranging from one minute to four hours.
While the Home app has some ability to turn off a light or device after a set amount of time, there currently has to be an action that triggers the timer – it can’t just be a standard rule that whenever this switch is turned on, it is turned off X minutes later.
If you already have Caseta smart switches or dimmers, you should be able to use the new feature now.
If you’re curious about Caseta, you do need a Caseta hub to set up the system. But once you do, you can add about as many switches and dimmers as you’d like. I personally picked Caseta for my home because you get HomeKit and smart features while keeping wall control – even when your Wi-Fi is down.
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