Lutron Caseta Smart Light Switch for Lighting and Fans
- Light Switch
A capable smart switch once the Smart Hub is in place, but budget for that hub and possibly a Pico remote before treating this as a standalone purchase.
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How it ranks among the 10 light switches we track
4.7★ across 3,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
500+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Lutron Caseta PD-6ANS-WH is a smart single pole or 3-way light and fan switch that needs a Lutron Smart Hub to unlock its app, voice and scheduling features. It requires a neutral wire and controls fans up to 6 amps and bulbs up to 600 watts.
The hub requirement is the detail that decides whether this is a drop in switch or the start of a small smart home purchase, since the Smart Hub is sold separately and is what enables Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Home control. 3-way or multi location control also needs an add on Pico remote or a second Caseta switch rather than working out of the box.
- Requires Lutron Smart Hub, sold separately
- Works with Apple Home, Alexa and Google Assistant
- Pairs with Pico remotes for 3-way control
- Up to 600 watt bulbs or 6 amp fans, neutral wire required
Who it's for
Homeowners already using or planning to buy a Lutron Smart Hub who want app, voice or scheduled control over a light or fan. Not a fit for anyone wanting a simple standalone switch or a box without a neutral wire.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Works with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- Pico remote adds 3-way or multi location control without rewiring
- Vacation mode randomizes timing to simulate occupancy
- Handles fans up to 6 amps and bulbs up to 600 watts
- Requires a separate Lutron Smart Hub to unlock smart features
- Needs a neutral wire at the switch box
- 3-way control needs an added Pico remote or second Caseta switch
- Wallplate sold separately
Performance notes
The switch handles LED, CFL, incandescent and halogen bulbs up to 600 watts and ceiling fans up to 6 amps, and its scheduling can vary on and off times at random while away to simulate occupancy. Geofencing and sunrise or sunset triggers run through the Lutron app once paired to the hub, and 3-way control is added by pairing a Pico remote rather than rewiring a second switch location.
Specifications
| Brand | Lutron |
|---|---|
| Model | PD-6ANS-WH |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in light switches.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutron Caseta Smart Light Switch for Lighting and FansThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 3,000 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Kasa Smart Light SwitchKasa | 4.6 / 5 | 43,600 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch RemotePhilips | 4.7 / 5 | 4,000 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Leviton 15 Amp, 120/277 Volt, Decora Rocker Single-Pole AC Quiet Switch, Residential…Leviton | 4.7 / 5 | 3,400 | 4.6 / 5 |
| TP-Link Tapo Matter Smart Light Switch: Voice Control w/SiriTapo | 4.5 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Lutron PD-6ANS-WH
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Lutron Caseta PD-6ANS-WH work without a hub
The app, voice and scheduling features require a Lutron Smart Hub, sold separately, to function.
Can this switch control a ceiling fan
Yes, it supports ceiling fans up to 6 amps in addition to lighting loads up to 600 watts.
How do I add 3-way control
Pair a Lutron Pico wireless remote, sold separately, or add a second Caseta switch rather than running new wiring.