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(More customer reviews)The Lutron Maestro dimmer and Pico controller were an excellent buy. I have just moved into a new house and realize that the only switch to turn on the breakfast room light, was on the opposite wall, about 20 feet from the kitchen (which is where I normally would be entering the breakfast area from). So rather than having to rewire the existing switch to run 3 way wiring, not to mention working in a 140 degree attic, this was the best solution I could find. And after having it for about a month, I am 100% satisfied.
All you do is replace your existing single pole switch with the Maestro switch - a simple 3 wire installation (white, black and ground - no red wire needed). Then you choose your location for the Pico controller - it comes with the base to secure it to the wall, which can then be surrounded by a normal switch plate to match the rest of the house. It comes with 3 options for the Pico controller - a wall mount, a car visor adapter (like a garage remote control) and a simple flat cover if you choose to simply use it as a mobile remote. I've also seen an optional desk mount but thats not in this package.
After choosing your mounting option for the Pico remote, you then just need to link the remote to the wall switch which was as simple as holding the wall switch for a few seconds and then pressing some of the buttons on the remote.
I was surprised that the remote actually does more than expected. There are 5 buttons on the remote. Top button is on - at 100%. Bottom button is Off. Then the middle round button actually turns the light on at 50%. And then the buttons above and below the middle circle are incremental dimming up and down. I find myself using the middle circle button 90% of the time, since 50% light output is perfect for my 300 watt halogen light fixture I have this connected to.
One last feature, is that the remote has incredible range. Just for testing purposes, I walked to the opposite side of my house- about 75 feet from the switch location, and the remote worked. So the idea of using this in your car, to turn on lights as you come home is not out of the question - the range was impressive.
I would (and already have) recommended this switch and remote to others.
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The Maestro Wireless Dimmer with Pico Controller Kit gives you the freedom to control your lights from up to 30 feet away. The Lutron Maestro Dimmer Switch can control incandescent or halogen lighting up to 600 Watts The included, simple to use wireless controller allows you to control the Lutron Maestro Wireless Dimmer as well as up to 9 other dimmers and switches or lamp modules. Raise and lower light levels, program the on/off buttons to control one switch or a group of switches, and use the favorite button to do the same.Using Lutron's reliable Clear Connect RF Technology, you'll have reliable wireless communication every time. Wireless lighting control allows you to build custom solutions for any room or space in a home, all with the touch of a button. The Maestro Wireless family of products offers you more value, convenience, flexibility and energy-savings for your money.
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