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Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer (Z3-1BRL)
- Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA
- Local control
- Zigbee
Prices verified November 2026
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A battery-powered rotary dimmer that clips over a standard paddle switch and holds it on, so Hue-style smart bulbs never lose power. A neat fix for the wall-switch problem, but it only helps a single switch and the battery will need replacing eventually.
What can Home Assistant control on the Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer (Z3-1BRL)?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Action | Sensor/Event | Rotary and button events. |
| Battery | Sensor (read-only) | Battery percentage. |
Zigbee2MQTT supports the Z3-1BRL, exposing brightness, battery and action events. Pairing means double-tapping the button. Because it is a Zigbee remote, the dimming is done by Home Assistant automations (or Zigbee binding) rather than by the dimmer itself.
Specs
| model | Z3-1BRL-PKGD-WH |
|---|
How does the Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer (Z3-1BRL) compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer (Z3-1BRL) (this product) | — | Zigbee | Yes | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA |
| Aqara Light Switch H2 EU (2 Gang) | £41.99 | Zigbee, Thread, Matter | Yes | Works with HA |
| Aqara Smart Wall Switch H1 (No Neutral, Double Rocker) | £38.99 | Zigbee | Yes | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA |
| Aqara Smart Wall Switch H1 (With Neutral, Double Rocker) | £38.99 | Zigbee | Yes | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer (Z3-1BRL) work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer (Z3-1BRL) is controlled locally in Home Assistant through Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA, so it keeps working if your internet connection or the Lutron cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer (Z3-1BRL) use, and do I need a hub?
- The Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer (Z3-1BRL) uses Zigbee. To pair it with Home Assistant you need a Zigbee coordinator (for example a SkyConnect/ZBT-1 or Sonoff dongle) attached to your Home Assistant host. Lutron's own hub is not required when you integrate through Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA.
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Lutron
Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer (Z3-1BRL)
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