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Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch vs Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch

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Key differences between Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch and Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch

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2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch — No (The dimmer reaches the Lutron Smart Hub, Pico remotes and Caseta motion sensors over Lutron's own Clear Connect RF rather than Wi-Fi, which is why the lights keep responding when the router is down); Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch — Yes (The specification table lists IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, the radio Matter runs over.).
Bluetooth (connectivity): Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch — No; Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch — Yes (The Matter device directory lists the MINI-DIM-E with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the BLE transport Matter uses for commissioning.).
Energy Monitoring (features): Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch — No; Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch — Yes (Real-time power monitoring reports the lighting circuit's consumption, which the product page presents as "See Your Savings while Dimming".).
Matter (integrations): Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch — No (The CSA certified-product database holds no Matter certification for Lutron (only three Zigbee 3.0 Aurora dimmers), and Lutron's own Caseta compatibility page never mentions Matter); Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch — Yes (The product page presents the Orb-DIM as Matter over Wi-Fi, and SONOFF's help center documents commissioning into Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant.).

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Alexa (integrations): Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch — Lutron Hub required (Lutron lists Amazon Alexa among the platforms Caseta works with, through the Lutron Smart Hub); Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch — Yes (The product page and SONOFF's help center list Alexa among the Matter platforms the dimmer commissions into.).
Apple Home (integrations): Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch — Lutron Hub required (Lutron lists Apple Home among the platforms Caseta works with; the Apple Home technology sits in the smart hub, so Siri controls the dimmer once it is paired to one); Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch — Yes (The product page documents the Apple Home path (Siri, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch), and the help center lists Apple Home as a Matter platform for on/off, brightness and scenes.).
Google Home (integrations): Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch — Lutron Hub required (Lutron lists Google Assistant among the platforms Caseta works with, through the Lutron Smart Hub); Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch — Yes (The product page and SONOFF's help center list Google Home among the Matter platforms the dimmer commissions into.).
Home Assistant (integrations): Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch — Lutron Hub required (The core Lutron Caseta integration connects to the Lutron Caseta Smart Hub (L-BDG2-WH) and exposes wall dimmers as lights); Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch — Yes (Via Matter. SONOFF's help center lists Home Assistant as a Matter platform for on/off and brightness control.).

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Option 1 · Lutron

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch

Last updated October 2026

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Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch

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Apple Home

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer SwitchLutron Hub required
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall SwitchYes

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Home Assistant

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer SwitchLutron Hub required
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall SwitchYes

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Matter

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer SwitchNo
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall SwitchYes

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Catalog note
The dimmer reaches the Lutron Smart Hub, Pico remotes and Caseta motion sensors over Lutron's own Clear Connect RF rather than Wi-Fi, which is why the lights keep responding when the router is down
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The specification table lists IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, the radio Matter runs over.

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: No

Bluetooth

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The Matter device directory lists the MINI-DIM-E with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the BLE transport Matter uses for commissioning.

Thread

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: No

Z Wave

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: No

Zigbee

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: No

Features

Adjust Status Led

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Lutron documents that the Diva's status LED can be switched on or off from the Lutron app (it is on by default), and the same screen adjusts the dimmer's high-end and low-end trim
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The eWeLink Network Indicator setting lets the status LED be turned on or off.

Automations

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Scenes, schedules, geofencing and Smart Away from the Lutron app, plus up to 10 Pico remotes or Caseta motion sensors paired directly to the dimmer with no hub at all
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Schedules, timers, preset brightness scenes and local control are documented in the help center.

Energy Monitoring

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch

Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch

Yes

Manufacturer source

Power measurement is provided.

Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch — manufacturer product description →

Source section: Product description / feature descriptions
Model: MINI-DIM-E
Region: Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Real-time power monitoring reports the lighting circuit's consumption, which the product page presents as "See Your Savings while Dimming".

Power Off Memory

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Power failure memory: should power be interrupted, the control returns to the level it was set to before the interruption
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The eWeLink Power-on State setting offers On, Off, Last State and Flip, and can be delayed.

Status Led

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
A white soft-glow light bar runs beside the slider and shows the light level, which is what makes the dimmer readable in a dark room
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The unit carries a blue LED indicator whose blink patterns report pairing, online and offline states.

Switches

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: 1
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: 1

Wireless Switch Mode

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Catalog note
The dimmer is wired to the load it controls; the wire-free half of the system is the separate Pico remote or the Claro accessory switch
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Not recorded

Integrations

Alexa

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: Lutron Hub required
Catalog note
Lutron lists Amazon Alexa among the platforms Caseta works with, through the Lutron Smart Hub
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The product page and SONOFF's help center list Alexa among the Matter platforms the dimmer commissions into.

Apple Home

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: Lutron Hub required
Catalog note
Lutron lists Apple Home among the platforms Caseta works with; the Apple Home technology sits in the smart hub, so Siri controls the dimmer once it is paired to one
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The product page documents the Apple Home path (Siri, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch), and the help center lists Apple Home as a Matter platform for on/off, brightness and scenes.

Google Home

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: Lutron Hub required
Catalog note
Lutron lists Google Assistant among the platforms Caseta works with, through the Lutron Smart Hub
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The product page and SONOFF's help center list Google Home among the Matter platforms the dimmer commissions into.

Home Assistant

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: Lutron Hub required
Catalog note
The core Lutron Caseta integration connects to the Lutron Caseta Smart Hub (L-BDG2-WH) and exposes wall dimmers as lights
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter. SONOFF's help center lists Home Assistant as a Matter platform for on/off and brightness control.

Matter

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch

Catalog note

The CSA certified-product database holds no Matter certification for Lutron (only three Zigbee 3.0 Aurora dimmers), and Lutron's own Caseta compatibility page never mentions Matter

Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch

Yes

Manufacturer source

Matter connectivity is supported.

Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch — manufacturer product description →

Source section: Product description / feature descriptions
Model: MINI-DIM-E
Region: Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

The product page presents the Orb-DIM as Matter over Wi-Fi, and SONOFF's help center documents commissioning into Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant.

SmartThings

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: Lutron Hub required
Catalog note
Lutron lists Samsung SmartThings among the platforms Caseta works with, through the Lutron Smart Hub
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter. SONOFF's help center lists SmartThings as a Matter platform the Orb-DIM commissions into.

Power

Ac Load Voltage

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch

120V

Catalog note

Operating voltage 120 V~ 50/60 Hz, listed for the DVRF-6L in Lutron's Caseta load controls specification submittal

Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch

220-240V

Manufacturer source

The stated operating voltage is 220–240 V only.

Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch — manufacturer product description →

Source section: Product description / feature descriptions
Model: MINI-DIM-E
Region: Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

The specification table rates the dimmer at 220-240V~ 50Hz, and the product page warns it is a 220-240V only device.

Capacitive Load

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Dimmable CFL up to 150 W, listed alongside LED in the derating chart of the Diva's own installation guide
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Dimmable LED lamps and dimmable electronic transformers for ELV systems are both listed as supported loads.

Capacitive Maximum Load Current

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Not recorded

Capacitive Maximum Load Power

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: 150W
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: 200W
Catalog note
The product page caps dimmable LED lighting at 200VA and dimmable electronic transformers at 200W.

Inductive Load

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Dimmable LED rated for 120 V~, up to 150 W with Lutron's LED+ forward-phase dimming
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: No
Catalog note
The load compatibility panel lists inductive loads such as motors and fans as incompatible.

Inductive Maximum Load Current

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Inductive Maximum Load Power

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: 150W
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Neutral Required

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Catalog note
Simple two-wire installation, so no neutral wire is needed in the wallbox
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
SONOFF's FAQ answers it directly: the Orb-DIM requires a neutral wire for proper installation and operation.

Resistive Load

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Incandescent and halogen loads, 25 W minimum and 600 W maximum when the dimmer is not ganged
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Incandescent and halogen bulbs are listed as compatible loads, up to 400W each.

Resistive Maximum Load Current

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Not recorded

Resistive Maximum Load Power

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: 600W
Catalog note
600 W single gang, derated to 500 W in a double gang and 400 W in a triple gang wallbox
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: 400W
Catalog note
The specification table reads "220-240V~ 50Hz 400W Max Resistive load".

Safety Features

Overcurrent Protection

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Overcurrent protection is listed among the dimmer's built-in safeguards.

Overheating Protection

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The dimmer has an Over Temperature Protection (OTP) mode: it drops the load and blinks the light bar four times when it runs too hot, typically after being overloaded or ganged without derating
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
A built-in NTC monitors temperature and automatically cuts the output during overheating, and overheat protection is one of the safety badges on the product page.

Overpower Protection

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Catalog note
An overload is caught by the thermal protection rather than by a separate power cutoff, so exceeding the wattage rating is prevented by the derating chart, not by the dimmer
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Overload protection is listed among the dimmer's built-in safeguards, alongside overcurrent and overheat.

Overvoltage Protection

Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Catalog note
Lutron documents surge withstand testing to IEEE C62.41-1991, which is immunity rather than a protective cutoff, and claims no overvoltage protection function
Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch: No
Catalog note
SONOFF lists overload, overcurrent and overheat protection for this model and no surge or overvoltage cut-off.

Specifications for Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch versus Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch
Specification	Lutron Caseta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch	Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No Catalog note The dimmer reaches the Lutron Smart Hub, Pico remotes and Caseta motion sensors over Lutron's own Clear Connect RF rather than Wi-Fi, which is why the lights keep responding when the router is down	Yes Catalog note The specification table lists IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, the radio Matter runs over.
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes Catalog note The Matter device directory lists the MINI-DIM-E with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the BLE transport Matter uses for commissioning.
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	No
Features
Adjust Status Led	Yes Catalog note Lutron documents that the Diva's status LED can be switched on or off from the Lutron app (it is on by default), and the same screen adjusts the dimmer's high-end and low-end trim	Yes Catalog note The eWeLink Network Indicator setting lets the status LED be turned on or off.
Automations	Yes Catalog note Scenes, schedules, geofencing and Smart Away from the Lutron app, plus up to 10 Pico remotes or Caseta motion sensors paired directly to the dimmer with no hub at all	Yes Catalog note Schedules, timers, preset brightness scenes and local control are documented in the help center.
Energy Monitoring	No	Yes Manufacturer source Power measurement is provided. Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch — manufacturer product description → Source section Product description / feature descriptions Model MINI-DIM-E Region Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Real-time power monitoring reports the lighting circuit's consumption, which the product page presents as "See Your Savings while Dimming".
Power Off Memory	Yes Catalog note Power failure memory: should power be interrupted, the control returns to the level it was set to before the interruption	Yes Catalog note The eWeLink Power-on State setting offers On, Off, Last State and Flip, and can be delayed.
Status Led	Yes Catalog note A white soft-glow light bar runs beside the slider and shows the light level, which is what makes the dimmer readable in a dark room	Yes Catalog note The unit carries a blue LED indicator whose blink patterns report pairing, online and offline states.
Switches	1	1
Wireless Switch Mode	No Catalog note The dimmer is wired to the load it controls; the wire-free half of the system is the separate Pico remote or the Claro accessory switch	Not recorded
Integrations
Alexa	Lutron Hub required Catalog note Lutron lists Amazon Alexa among the platforms Caseta works with, through the Lutron Smart Hub	Yes Catalog note The product page and SONOFF's help center list Alexa among the Matter platforms the dimmer commissions into.
Apple Home	Lutron Hub required Catalog note Lutron lists Apple Home among the platforms Caseta works with; the Apple Home technology sits in the smart hub, so Siri controls the dimmer once it is paired to one	Yes Catalog note The product page documents the Apple Home path (Siri, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch), and the help center lists Apple Home as a Matter platform for on/off, brightness and scenes.
Google Home	Lutron Hub required Catalog note Lutron lists Google Assistant among the platforms Caseta works with, through the Lutron Smart Hub	Yes Catalog note The product page and SONOFF's help center list Google Home among the Matter platforms the dimmer commissions into.
Home Assistant	Lutron Hub required Catalog note The core Lutron Caseta integration connects to the Lutron Caseta Smart Hub (L-BDG2-WH) and exposes wall dimmers as lights	Yes Catalog note Via Matter. SONOFF's help center lists Home Assistant as a Matter platform for on/off and brightness control.
Matter	No Catalog note The CSA certified-product database holds no Matter certification for Lutron (only three Zigbee 3.0 Aurora dimmers), and Lutron's own Caseta compatibility page never mentions Matter	Yes Manufacturer source Matter connectivity is supported. Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch — manufacturer product description → Source section Product description / feature descriptions Model MINI-DIM-E Region Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note The product page presents the Orb-DIM as Matter over Wi-Fi, and SONOFF's help center documents commissioning into Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant.
SmartThings	Lutron Hub required Catalog note Lutron lists Samsung SmartThings among the platforms Caseta works with, through the Lutron Smart Hub	Yes Catalog note Via Matter. SONOFF's help center lists SmartThings as a Matter platform the Orb-DIM commissions into.
Power
Ac Load Voltage	120V Catalog note Operating voltage 120 V~ 50/60 Hz, listed for the DVRF-6L in Lutron's Caseta load controls specification submittal	220-240V Manufacturer source The stated operating voltage is 220–240 V only. Sonoff Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch — manufacturer product description → Source section Product description / feature descriptions Model MINI-DIM-E Region Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note The specification table rates the dimmer at 220-240V~ 50Hz, and the product page warns it is a 220-240V only device.
Capacitive Load	Yes Catalog note Dimmable CFL up to 150 W, listed alongside LED in the derating chart of the Diva's own installation guide	Yes Catalog note Dimmable LED lamps and dimmable electronic transformers for ELV systems are both listed as supported loads.
Capacitive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not recorded
Capacitive Maximum Load Power	150W	200W Catalog note The product page caps dimmable LED lighting at 200VA and dimmable electronic transformers at 200W.
Inductive Load	Yes Catalog note Dimmable LED rated for 120 V~, up to 150 W with Lutron's LED+ forward-phase dimming	No Catalog note The load compatibility panel lists inductive loads such as motors and fans as incompatible.
Inductive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not applicable / unspecified
Inductive Maximum Load Power	150W	Not applicable / unspecified
Neutral Required	No Catalog note Simple two-wire installation, so no neutral wire is needed in the wallbox	Yes Catalog note SONOFF's FAQ answers it directly: the Orb-DIM requires a neutral wire for proper installation and operation.
Resistive Load	Yes Catalog note Incandescent and halogen loads, 25 W minimum and 600 W maximum when the dimmer is not ganged	Yes Catalog note Incandescent and halogen bulbs are listed as compatible loads, up to 400W each.
Resistive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not recorded
Resistive Maximum Load Power	600W Catalog note 600 W single gang, derated to 500 W in a double gang and 400 W in a triple gang wallbox	400W Catalog note The specification table reads "220-240V~ 50Hz 400W Max Resistive load".
Safety Features
Overcurrent Protection	No	Yes Catalog note Overcurrent protection is listed among the dimmer's built-in safeguards.
Overheating Protection	Yes Catalog note The dimmer has an Over Temperature Protection (OTP) mode: it drops the load and blinks the light bar four times when it runs too hot, typically after being overloaded or ganged without derating	Yes Catalog note A built-in NTC monitors temperature and automatically cuts the output during overheating, and overheat protection is one of the safety badges on the product page.
Overpower Protection	No Catalog note An overload is caught by the thermal protection rather than by a separate power cutoff, so exceeding the wattage rating is prevented by the derating chart, not by the dimmer	Yes Catalog note Overload protection is listed among the dimmer's built-in safeguards, alongside overcurrent and overheat.
Overvoltage Protection	No Catalog note Lutron documents surge withstand testing to IEEE C62.41-1991, which is immunity rather than a protective cutoff, and claims no overvoltage protection function	No Catalog note SONOFF lists overload, overcurrent and overheat protection for this model and no surge or overvoltage cut-off.

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