With Beautiful Lights, Advanced controls, and Intelligent Shades, Lutron provides the Best ever solution for Smart Home enthusiasts. But, Does it support Homekit? Yes, It does. In This article, we will provide you Step by step-by-step instructions on How to Connect Lutron to Homekit. Get into the Reading to Know more about Smart Home Automation and make your iOS device -The Smart Commander.
Does Lutron work with Apple Homekit?
Yes, Lutron Devices works with Apple Homekit. It offers native Homekit Support on its Smart Wireless devices to Integrate and access Smart Home Automation. All you need is a Caseta by Lutron Smart Hub/Bridge. There are two Lutron Homekit accessory bridges that makes the Integration possible ;
- Lutron Smart Bridge – Gen 2 -L-BDG2-WH.
- Lutron Smart Bridge Pro – Gen 2 – L-BDGPRO2-WH.
What Lutron devices are Homekit Compatible?
Using a Lutron Homekit Bridge-which is the Smart Hub. You can connect and control any Lutron Caseta devices such as Caseta Lamp Dimmers, Caseta Switches, Caseta PRO dimmers, Serena Motorized Shades, Blinds and some selected Sivoia QS Wireless Motorized Shades. Any Lutron device compatible with Homekit comes with a “WORKS WITH APPLE HOMEKIT” Sticker.
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How to Connect Lutron to Homekit?
Due to its Homekit Compatibility, It is a Straightforward Process to Connect Lutron to Homekit. Since A Lutron Smart Homekit bridge is required to enable Homekit capabilities, Make sure to set it up beforehand. Make sure your Caseta Hub, Lutron devices, and SmartPhone are connected to the Same Internet Source.
Set up Caseta Smart Hub / Bridge
- Connect your Smart Hub to your WIFI Router and to the Power Outlet.
- Install the Lutron App on your iOS device.
- Open the app and Create an account using your Email and Password.
- Follow the In-app instructions and Tap the button on your Smart Hub when prompted.
- Once the Lutron app discovers your Smart Bridge – Name it and Tap Next.
Add Caseta by Lutron devices
Once you set up Caseta Bridge, It is now time to add your Lutron devices to the app. Only if you add your devices to the Lutron app, It will then appear on the Apple Home app.
- Open the Lutron app and Tap on the Settings icon in the Top left corner.
- Click on Add Devices and Choose the type of device you want to add from the list.
- Select it and Swipe right to explore the models.
- On your device – If Dimmer/ Switch – Press and Hold the OFF/Close button for 10 seconds.
- When your device starts blinking- It indicates that your device is being added.
- Once added, Choose Room, Name, and Complete customization.
- If you have many devices to add – Click on Add another device and repeat the steps.
- Wait for some time, The Lutron Smart bridge will complete programming your Lutron System.
Once the Initial Setup is done, You can move on and activate the Apple Homekit Integration.
Lutron Lighting Control System to Homekit
Lutron by Caseta is a Smart Lighting Control System, that includes- Smart Switches, Dimmers, Shades, Fans .etc. To Integrate the Lutron Lighting Control System into the Apple Homekit, Follow the Instructions given below and enable Smart Controls with Voice Features.
Mandatory Requirements
- Lutron System – Hardware -RadioRA 3 Systems with RR-PROC3, RadioRA 2 Select Systems with RR-SEL-REP2, and Caseta Systems with L-BDG2 or L-BDGPRO2.Software – Updated Version of Lutron App-2.2 and Later.It is necessary to use a Smart Hub that has 2 in it for Homekit Integration.
- Apple Devices – Any iOS device you will be using -(iPhone, iPad, or iPad Touch) update to its current version – iOS 8.3 and Later.
- For Remote Access, Set up and Use Homekit Hub.
- A Stable Home Network.
Add Lutron to Homekit on Lutron App
- Firstly, On the Lutron App, Go to Settings and Click on Integrations.
- Choose Apple Homekit / SIRI Integration to activate it.
- Now, Link your Lutron Device to Homekit – Hub / Repeater or Processor.
- You will be prompted to scan the QR Code / or Enter it on the App.
- Find the Code – You can find it on the sticker of your Smart Hub.
- Once done, Tap OK to confirm the Integration.
- Now, Open the Apple Home app and Refresh it.
- All your Lutron devices connected to the Lutron App will now be accessible on your Apple Home App.
- You can Start Controlling on the Home app and Through Siri Voice Commands.
On the Apple Home app, You can Create Rooms and Add Scenes to customize your Lutron Devices. Activate the Voice Assistant Feature- Say Siri and Enable using Voice commands to control your Lutron System.
For Instance: “SIRI” – Turn on the lights, Brighten the Lights, Open the Shades, Close the Shades, Etc.
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Add Lutron to Homekit on the Apple Home App
You can also add Lutron to Homekit on the Apple Home app.
Open the Apple Home app > Tap on + > Add accessory >Scan the Homekit QR Code on your Hub > Add it – Link your Lutron account to Apple Home and It is done.
How to Connect Serena by Lutron to Homekit?
Serena by Lutron devices also seamlessly work with Apple Homekit. All you need is a Caseta by Lutron Smart Hub connected to a reliable WIFI and set up on the Lutron App.
- Serena Honeycomb and Roller Shaded and Blinds.
- Serena Wood Blinds.
Follow the steps below to add Serena to Homekit
- Set up your Lutron Smart Hub – Make sure it is updated to its latest version.
- Add Smart Hub and your Serena Shades/Blinds on the Lutron App.
- Now, Select Settings > Integrations and Choose Homekit.
- Enable Siri and Control your Serena Blinds and Shades using your Voice.
NOTE: You can follow the Same Procedure to add Sivoia QS to Homekit as well.
Interesting Fact :
On the Lutron App, you can not only add Lutron Devies but also Compatible Third Party Homekit devices. The App allows users to add and control other Homekit devices such as Thermostat and Ceiling Fans on its official app. Some of the Supported brands are listed below;
- iDevices Thermostat.
- Hunter Signal and Symphony Ceiling Fans.
- Honeywell Lyric Thermostat.
Lutron Bridge Not Connecting to Homekit
Having troubles with Lutron Bridge Not Connecting to Homekit, Here are some Homekit Troubleshooting help you need;
- Make sure your iOS is updated to its Latest Software Version.
- Ensure, Your iCloud is signed in on your iOS device.
- Enable Home and iCloud Keychain on the iCloud Settings.
- Restart, Remove, and Re-add the Lutron Smart Bridge on the Home app.
- Reset Network Settings.
- Reset the Smart Hub- Hold the button on the Hub for 40 Seconds until the Light starts flashing.
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Wrap Up
Adding Lutron to Homekit allows you to control all of your Smart Home devices through the Apple Home app. Once integrated, you can add rooms, create scenes, and automate a connected home altogether in one place. It is easy to set up and even easier to use through the Siri Voice Assistant.