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Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch vs Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch

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Key differences between Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch and Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch

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2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch — No (The dimmer talks to the Lutron Smart Hub, Pico remotes and motion sensors over Lutron's own Clear Connect RF technology instead of Wi-Fi, which is why the lights keep responding when the router is down); Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch — Yes.
Adjust Status Led (features): Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch — No (Lutron documents the LED behaviour on this model as fixed, with no brightness setting or off option (the newer Diva line uses an adjustable light bar instead)); Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch — Yes (The MOES app can turn the indicator backlight off completely.).
Neutral Required (power): Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch — No (Two-wire dimmer designed for retrofit, so no neutral wire is needed in the wallbox); Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch — Yes (The listing states a neutral wire is required, plus two separate load wires (one for the fan, one for the light).).

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Switches (features): Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch — 1; Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch — 2 (Two channels in one gang: a 4-speed fan control and a light dimmer.).
Alexa (integrations): Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch — Lutron Hub required (Lutron lists Amazon Alexa among the platforms Caseta works with, through the Lutron Smart Hub); Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch — Yes (The listing documents Amazon Alexa voice control for the fan and the light.).
Apple Home (integrations): Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch — Lutron Hub required (Lutron states the smart hub itself contains Apple Home technology, so Siri controls the lights once the dimmer is paired to it); Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch — No (MOES documents Alexa and Google Assistant only; the switch has no HomeKit profile and is not a Matter device.).
Google Home (integrations): Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch — Lutron Hub required (Lutron lists Google Assistant among the platforms Caseta works with, through the Lutron Smart Hub); Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch — Yes (The listing documents Google Assistant voice control for the fan and the light.).

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Option 1 · Lutron

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Moes

Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch

Last updated October 2026

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Apple Home

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer SwitchLutron Hub required
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer SwitchNo

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Home Assistant

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer SwitchLutron Hub required
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer SwitchYes

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Catalog note
The dimmer talks to the Lutron Smart Hub, Pico remotes and motion sensors over Lutron's own Clear Connect RF technology instead of Wi-Fi, which is why the lights keep responding when the router is down
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Yes

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: No
Catalog note
The listing describes it as a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi smart switch.

Bluetooth

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Not recorded

Thread

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: No

Z Wave

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: No

Zigbee

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: No

Features

Adjust Status Led

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Catalog note
Lutron documents the LED behaviour on this model as fixed, with no brightness setting or off option (the newer Diva line uses an adjustable light bar instead)
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The MOES app can turn the indicator backlight off completely.

Automations

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Scenes, schedules, geofencing, Smart Away and timers from the Lutron app, plus up to 10 Pico remotes or motion sensors paired directly to the dimmer
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Schedules, timers and routines through the MOES app.

Energy Monitoring

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: No

Power Off Memory

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Power failure memory: if power is interrupted, the control returns to the level it was set to before the interruption
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Relay Status Settings restore the last power state after an outage.

Status Led

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Green status LEDs show the load level and glow softly as a night light when the load is off
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Star Ring guide glow and a 7-LED indicator bar showing the fan speed or the brightness level.

Switches

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: 1
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: 2
Catalog note
Two channels in one gang: a 4-speed fan control and a light dimmer.

Wireless Switch Mode

Lutron Caseta Original 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
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Not recorded

Integrations

Alexa

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: Lutron Hub required
Catalog note
Lutron lists Amazon Alexa among the platforms Caseta works with, through the Lutron Smart Hub
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The listing documents Amazon Alexa voice control for the fan and the light.

Apple Home

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: Lutron Hub required
Catalog note
Lutron states the smart hub itself contains Apple Home technology, so Siri controls the lights once the dimmer is paired to it
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: No
Catalog note
MOES documents Alexa and Google Assistant only; the switch has no HomeKit profile and is not a Matter device.

Google Home

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: Lutron Hub required
Catalog note
Lutron lists Google Assistant among the platforms Caseta works with, through the Lutron Smart Hub
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The listing documents Google Assistant voice control for the fan and the light.

Home Assistant

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: Lutron Hub required
Catalog note
The core Lutron Caseta integration talks to the Lutron Caseta Smart Hub (L-BDG2-WH) and exposes wall dimmers as lights
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
It is a Wi-Fi device for the MOES and Smart Life (Tuya) apps, and the official Home Assistant Tuya integration links that account. The other MOES items in the catalog are marked the same way.

Matter

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Catalog note
The CSA certified-product database holds no Matter certification for Lutron (only two Zigbee 3.0 Aurora dimmers), and Lutron's own Caseta compatibility page never mentions Matter
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: No
Catalog note
No Matter claim; MOES sells its Matter switches as a separate line.

SmartThings

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: Lutron Hub required
Catalog note
Lutron publishes a Caseta page for Samsung SmartThings: lights and shades are controlled from the SmartThings app once the Lutron Smart Hub is connected
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: No
Catalog note
MOES documents Alexa and Google Assistant only for this switch.

Power

Ac Load Voltage

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: 120V
Catalog note
Operating voltage 120 V~ 50/60 Hz
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: 110V AC

Capacitive Load

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Dimmable CFL up to 150 W, per Lutron's in-wall dimmer specification submittal 369804c
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Not recorded

Capacitive Maximum Load Current

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Not recorded

Capacitive Maximum Load Power

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: 150W
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Not recorded

Inductive Load

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Dimmable LED rated for 120 V~, up to 150 W with LED+ forward-phase dimming
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
AC motor ceiling fans up to 1.5A (165W) on the fan channel, with 4 speeds. DC motor fans, exhaust fans and fans with a built-in remote are not supported.

Inductive Maximum Load Current

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: 1.25A
Catalog note
Amazon's Product Information lists the dimmer's current rating as 1.25 A
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: 1.5A

Inductive Maximum Load Power

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: 150W
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: 165W

Neutral Required

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Catalog note
Two-wire dimmer designed for retrofit, so no neutral wire is needed in the wallbox
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The listing states a neutral wire is required, plus two separate load wires (one for the fan, one for the light).

Resistive Load

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Incandescent and halogen loads, 25 W minimum and 600 W maximum when not ganged
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Dimmable lights up to 4A (440W) on the light channel, with 1% to 100% stepless dimming.

Resistive Maximum Load Current

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: Not recorded
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: 4A

Resistive Maximum Load Power

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: 600W
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: 440W

Safety Features

Overcurrent Protection

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Not recorded

Overheating Protection

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Not recorded

Overpower Protection

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Not recorded

Overvoltage Protection

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch: No
Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch: Not recorded

Specifications for Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch versus Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch
Specification	Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch	Moes Star Ring Smart Ceiling Fan Control Dimmer Switch
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No Catalog note The dimmer talks to the Lutron Smart Hub, Pico remotes and motion sensors over Lutron's own Clear Connect RF technology instead of Wi-Fi, which is why the lights keep responding when the router is down	Yes
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No Catalog note The listing describes it as a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi smart switch.
Bluetooth	No	Not recorded
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	No
Features
Adjust Status Led	No Catalog note Lutron documents the LED behaviour on this model as fixed, with no brightness setting or off option (the newer Diva line uses an adjustable light bar instead)	Yes Catalog note The MOES app can turn the indicator backlight off completely.
Automations	Yes Catalog note Scenes, schedules, geofencing, Smart Away and timers from the Lutron app, plus up to 10 Pico remotes or motion sensors paired directly to the dimmer	Yes Catalog note Schedules, timers and routines through the MOES app.
Energy Monitoring	No	No
Power Off Memory	Yes Catalog note Power failure memory: if power is interrupted, the control returns to the level it was set to before the interruption	Yes Catalog note Relay Status Settings restore the last power state after an outage.
Status Led	Yes Catalog note Green status LEDs show the load level and glow softly as a night light when the load is off	Yes Catalog note Star Ring guide glow and a 7-LED indicator bar showing the fan speed or the brightness level.
Switches	1	2 Catalog note Two channels in one gang: a 4-speed fan control and a light dimmer.
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	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 listing documents Amazon Alexa voice control for the fan and the light.
Apple Home	Lutron Hub required Catalog note Lutron states the smart hub itself contains Apple Home technology, so Siri controls the lights once the dimmer is paired to it	No Catalog note MOES documents Alexa and Google Assistant only; the switch has no HomeKit profile and is not a Matter device.
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 listing documents Google Assistant voice control for the fan and the light.
Home Assistant	Lutron Hub required Catalog note The core Lutron Caseta integration talks to the Lutron Caseta Smart Hub (L-BDG2-WH) and exposes wall dimmers as lights	Yes Catalog note It is a Wi-Fi device for the MOES and Smart Life (Tuya) apps, and the official Home Assistant Tuya integration links that account. The other MOES items in the catalog are marked the same way.
Matter	No Catalog note The CSA certified-product database holds no Matter certification for Lutron (only two Zigbee 3.0 Aurora dimmers), and Lutron's own Caseta compatibility page never mentions Matter	No Catalog note No Matter claim; MOES sells its Matter switches as a separate line.
SmartThings	Lutron Hub required Catalog note Lutron publishes a Caseta page for Samsung SmartThings: lights and shades are controlled from the SmartThings app once the Lutron Smart Hub is connected	No Catalog note MOES documents Alexa and Google Assistant only for this switch.
Power
Ac Load Voltage	120V Catalog note Operating voltage 120 V~ 50/60 Hz	110V AC
Capacitive Load	Yes Catalog note Dimmable CFL up to 150 W, per Lutron's in-wall dimmer specification submittal 369804c	Not recorded
Capacitive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not recorded
Capacitive Maximum Load Power	150W	Not recorded
Inductive Load	Yes Catalog note Dimmable LED rated for 120 V~, up to 150 W with LED+ forward-phase dimming	Yes Catalog note AC motor ceiling fans up to 1.5A (165W) on the fan channel, with 4 speeds. DC motor fans, exhaust fans and fans with a built-in remote are not supported.
Inductive Maximum Load Current	1.25A Catalog note Amazon's Product Information lists the dimmer's current rating as 1.25 A	1.5A
Inductive Maximum Load Power	150W	165W
Neutral Required	No Catalog note Two-wire dimmer designed for retrofit, so no neutral wire is needed in the wallbox	Yes Catalog note The listing states a neutral wire is required, plus two separate load wires (one for the fan, one for the light).
Resistive Load	Yes Catalog note Incandescent and halogen loads, 25 W minimum and 600 W maximum when not ganged	Yes Catalog note Dimmable lights up to 4A (440W) on the light channel, with 1% to 100% stepless dimming.
Resistive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	4A
Resistive Maximum Load Power	600W	440W
Safety Features
Overcurrent Protection	No	Not recorded
Overheating Protection	No	Not recorded
Overpower Protection	No	Not recorded
Overvoltage Protection	No	Not recorded

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