$60 – $70
4-speed smart ceiling fan control with Clear Connect RF technology.
You want reliable smart fan control
Clear Connect RF protocol provides rock-solid reliability independent of WiFi network
You already have Caseta Smart Bridge
Seamless integration with existing Caseta ecosystem - same reliability and Pico remote compatibility
You want voice control of fan speed
Works with Alexa, Google, HomeKit - "turn fan to low speed" or create scenes combining fan and lights
You have paddle-type ceiling fans with pull chains
Designed specifically for traditional pull-chain ceiling fans - provides 4 speed levels via smart control
You have DC motor ceiling fan
Not compatible with DC motor fans - only works with AC motor paddle-type fans
Your fan has integrated speed/light control module
Not compatible with fans that have built-in electronics for speed or light control
Your fan came with remote control
Fans with factory remotes have incompatible electronics - this is for pull-chain fans only
You use inverter/generator power system
Requires stable line voltage - inverter fluctuations prevent fan motor from starting
Fan may not start or show false status on inverter/generator power systems due to voltage fluctuations
Expert Q&AMaximum speed limited to whatever pull-chain setting was active during installation
TechHive ReviewNot compatible with bathroom/kitchen exhaust fans - paddle ceiling fans only
Lutron SupportFan speed levels (Low/Medium-Low/Medium/High) may not map perfectly to integration speed percentages
Hubitat CommunityVery limited fan compatibility
commonCause: Only works with AC motor, pull-chain, paddle fans - excludes DC motors, remotes, integrated controls
Must set fan to high speed before installation
occasionalCause: Pull-chain speed setting becomes maximum - forgetting this limits max speed permanently
Expensive compared to basic fan switches
commonCause: Premium price for Lutron quality and smart home integration
Does not control fan light
occasionalCause: Fan speed control only - need separate switch/dimmer for light kit
Not setting pull-chain to highest speed before installation
Fan will only go as fast as the chain setting was - cannot be fixed without reinstall
Tip: ALWAYS set ceiling fan to maximum speed via pull chain before turning off power
Installing on DC motor or remote-controlled fan
Fan will not work at all - incompatible electronics
Tip: Verify fan has AC motor and pull-chain control only, no factory remote
Installing on bathroom/kitchen exhaust fan
Exhaust fans are not compatible - only paddle ceiling fans
Tip: Use standard Caseta switch for exhaust fans, not fan speed control
Initial setup, Lutron app, voice assistant control, geofencing
Wall control, Pico remote, scheduled automations continue without internet
Usage patterns collected via Lutron app. Clear Connect RF operates locally.
Local RF protocol means no constant cloud communication - fan operates independently of internet.
Supports 4 fan speeds (Low, Medium-Low, Medium, High). 1.5A maximum load. Works within Caseta 75-device Smart Bridge limit.
Only compatible with AC motor paddle fans. 1.5A max. Does not control fan light - separate control needed.
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You have compatible AC motor pull-chain ceiling fan
Best-in-class reliability for smart fan speed control with excellent voice assistant integration
You already have Caseta Smart Bridge and switches
Seamless addition to existing Caseta system - same app, same reliability, Pico remote support
Your ceiling fan has DC motor or remote control
Not compatible - consider Bond Bridge or fan manufacturer smart controller instead
You need combined fan + light control in one switch
Fan speed only - need separate dimmer for light. Inovelli offers combined control.
No. Fans with built-in smart features, DC motors, or factory remotes are not compatible. This is designed for "dumb" AC motor pull-chain fans.
Source: Lutron SupportFour speeds: Low, Medium-Low, Medium, and High. All speeds available via app, Pico remote, wall control, and voice assistants.
Source: Lutron SupportNo, it controls fan speed only. You need a separate Caseta dimmer or switch for the light kit, typically requiring two gang box or two separate locations.
Source: Lutron SupportThe pull-chain setting before installation becomes the maximum speed. You must set fan to HIGH via pull chain before turning off power to install. Reinstall required to fix.
Source: TechHive ReviewOnly AC motor, paddle-type ceiling fans with pull-chain speed control. NOT compatible with: DC motor fans, fans with built-in remotes, fans with integrated speed/light modules, bathroom/kitchen exhaust fans.
Source: Lutron Support