Questions and Answers for Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch (2 Count) Starter Kit w/ Google Mini Chalk (CASETA2W-GMCHLK)

A:  All of the above answers are correct. Additionally, if you choose to use any of the Lutron partners such as Logitech Harmony home theater remote control, you will need the bridge to integrate With the logitech bridge. These two systems work quite well together. They are also very easy to set up especially if you use your smart phone to initialize them.

A:  The bridge is required for remote access. Download the Lutron app to your phone then sync each device to the phone. Then you can control each device anywhere, ex. home, work.

A:  The bridge (to your home WiFi) will allow you to control the switches via the Internet and the app on your phone.

A:  A bridge is needed to adapt the protocol from the Caseta devices to whatever control software you are going to use (Apple's HomeKit for instance.) While the devices communicate via WiFi, the protocol that they use is proprietary to Lutron, so needs to be converted to whatever is appropriate.

A:  The Smart Bridge allows you to control your Caséta Wireless controls and Lutron Serena® remote controlled shades from anywhere with your smartphone, using the free Lutron App for Caséta Wireless. The bridge provides multiple benefits over Wi-Fi products: It is ultra-fast and reliable ensuring your lights react instantly every time you adjust them from the app or Pico remote control. The bridge prevents the cluttering of your Wi-Fi network by acting as the single point of connection to the cloud. It is also easier to set-up and enables more local control/integrations with other smart home products. For more information about the Lutron bridge, please visit: http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/3685682_why_a_bridge.pdf

A:  Only to control with smartphone app and to program your lights to come on at a certain time.

A:  The bridge ties into your wifi and allows the remotes to work on wifi.Also it allows you to tie it into Amazon's Alexa and you can simply ask Alexa to turn your lights on or off to any percentage you wish them to be on.

A:  None. If power is out, the internet is likely down. So what is the point?

A:  There are 3rd party rechargeable battery bases designed to work with Google Home Mini to provide power, but if your power is out, your Wi-Fi will most likely be offline as well.

A:  This is the 1st generation model.

A:  Yes, you need to set it up for use with the Google Home app.

A:  You need to install Google Home app to set it up. Once it is set up, you don't need any app to use it.

A:  Yes, you need to download the Google Home app to be able to set up your device. After setup, your Google Home Mini can work on its own. But you will still need the Google Home app to manage the settings. Here's a link for the requirements to set up your Google Home Mini : https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7029485

A:  Not at all, if you install the Google Home app on your phone it’s a really simple.

A:  Google Home Mini is very easy to set up. All you need are a mobile device, a Google account, and a secure Wi-Fi network which Google Home Mini will be connected to. You can all the details and step-by-step instructions in the following article link : https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7029485

A:  Very easy to setup. Download the Google Home App, plug in the Home, and follow the app instruction. can be ready in 5 min or so.

A:  Yes - i will order it again

A:  You have pay and complete the order online to pick up in store.

A:  1st gen

A:  This is a 1st generation model.

A:  2nd generation

A:  Yes, the battery can be replaced. The battery model number is CR2032 and you can view the install guide here to see how the battery is replaced: http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/040429.pdf.

A:  I'm assuming you're talking about the Pico remote since that's the only thing that has a battery. Yes you can change it. I don't know that it will last 10 years. It may. N it's a cr2032 battery and they have a long shelf life but it depends how often you use it. You're here a small precision Phillips screwdriver to remove a screw before you pull out the battery tray.

A:  yes

A:  Yes. Replacement battery is R2032.

A:  Plugs into outlet

A:  It is plugged into an outlet

A:  These units plug into outlets.

A:  Does not run on batteries. Must be plugged into the outlet (included)

A:  Yes, it can be plugged into an outlet.

A:  Not sure about Amazon Echo but it is easy to set up and there is no fee

A:  No fee and to install it you just plug it in then download the free app on your phone and enjoy!

A:  This is a similar function device to Echo, just that this one is made by Google and I think it is better in my opinion. No service fee whatsoever just like Echo.