The Lutron Z3-1BRL-WH-L0 is the Aurora smart bulb dimmer, built to solve the most common smart-bulb complaint: someone flips the wall switch off and the bulbs drop offline. It clamps over an existing toggle switch, locking it in the on position so smart bulbs always keep power, and a twist of the rotary knob dims the lights while a press turns them on or off. It runs on a replaceable CR2032 coin-cell battery, so no wiring changes are needed and it suits renters as well as homeowners. The dimmer communicates over Zigbee and can work standalone with bulbs located within about 30 feet, or join a Philips Hue Bridge (square-shaped v2) as a Friends of Hue accessory for use alongside the Hue app, scenes and voice assistants. Up to six Aurora dimmers can be set to control the same group of lights.
Key Features
- Toggle-mount clamp installs in minutes without tools for wiring
- Rotary knob for smooth dimming; press to toggle
- Zigbee 2.4 GHz communication
- Standalone or Philips Hue Bridge v2 operation
- Up to 6 Aurora dimmers per light group
- White finish
Ideal Applications
Living rooms, bedrooms, apartments and rentals using Philips Hue smart bulbs where wall switches would otherwise cut power to the bulbs.
Compatibility
Designed for Philips Hue smart bulbs. Bridge use requires the square-shaped Philips Hue Bridge v2 with current firmware; not compatible with the round Bridge v1. Fits standard toggle switches (pre-1980 toggles may need Aurora toggle tape). Intended for toggle-style switches rather than decorator/paddle switches.