Enhanced Occupancy/Vacancy Support for Lutron Caseta

S.C.O.R.E. → Convenience → DeviceControl

Overview

This capability allows homeowners to manage lighting more efficiently by grouping lights based on occupancy and vacancy. By automating lighting based on the presence or absence of people, it enhances convenience and energy savings.

Benefits

• Automated lighting adjustments based on room occupancy, reducing energy waste.
• Improved user experience by ensuring lights are only on when needed.
• Easier management of lighting schedules for different areas of the home.

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to integrate occupancy and vacancy sensing into the Lutron Caseta lighting system. The outcome is a smarter, more responsive lighting environment that adapts to the presence of individuals in the home.

Preconditions

• Lutron Caseta lighting system installed and configured.
• Compatible occupancy/vacancy sensors integrated with Home Assistant.
• Home Assistant set up with the necessary Lutron Caseta component.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: Lutron Caseta Dimmer.

Actors

• Homeowner adjusting lighting preferences
• Family members benefiting from automated lighting
• Guests experiencing enhanced convenience

Trigger

The capability is triggered by occupancy or vacancy sensor readings that detect the presence or absence of individuals in a designated area.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Occupancy Sensor Triggered] -->|Presence Detected| B{{Is the Room Occupied?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Turn On Lights]
    C --> D[Lights On]
    B -->|No| E[Turn Off Lights]
    E --> F[Lights Off]

Workflow Description

1. Detect Occupancy

Occupancy sensors detect the presence of individuals in the room.

2. Check Group Status

The system checks if the lights in the occupancy group should be activated or deactivated.

3. Activate Lights

If the room is occupied, lights in the group are turned on automatically.

4. Deactivate Lights

If the room is vacant, lights in the group are turned off to conserve energy.

5. Update Status

The system logs the occupancy status and updates the lighting preferences accordingly.

Postconditions

The lighting state is updated based on the occupancy, ensuring lights are on when needed and off when the room is vacant.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with smart speakers for voice control of lighting groups.
• Add custom scenes that activate based on occupancy patterns.
• Implement notifications for the homeowner when occupancy is detected in specific areas.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)