Why Caseta SmartShades Might Be the Best DIY Smart Home Upgrade

Learn all about the new Caseta SmartShades from Lutron! In this episode, Marc talks with Adam Mack, Senior Product Manager at Lutron, about their DIY-friendly SmartShades. From whisper-quiet motors to seamless integration with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit, these shades are built to enhance comfort, privacy, and energy efficiency. They also make smart home automation more accessible than ever before. Plus, we dive into installation tips, pricing, and how Caseta shades differ from Lutron’s Serena line. Chapters 00:17 – Intro to Adam Mack and Caseta SmartShades 01:14 – What is Caseta and how it fits into Lutron’s ecosystem 02:39 – Caseta SmartShades announced at CES 2025 03:11 – Differences between Serena and Caseta shades 04:47 – DIY installation and design focus 06:08 – Smart assistant compatibility and Pico remotes 08:19 – Creative automations and accessibility benefits 10:49 – How quiet are the motors? 11:46 – Designing for DIYers 12:52 – Why only 2 colors and 2 styles (for now) 14:35 – Transparent, fixed pricing explained 15:29 – Hub requirements and how to get started 16:30 – Future updates and app experience 17:02 – Where to buy Caseta SmartShades Quotes “If you can hang a picture, you can hang one of our shades.” – Adam Mack “Being able to control what used to be very analog devices in a natural and easy way is almost liberating.” – Marc Aflalo “You truly can set it and forget it.” – Adam Mack Links 🛒 Caseta SmartShades: https://www.casetawireless.com 🛒 Serena Shades: https://www.serenashades.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices