... and I was just wondering what else anyone uses
I use:
Lutron Caseta devices with a Lutron Caseta Bridge. Then I use Samsung SmartThings as a main controller brain for Lutron with its advanced programming capabilities and ability to add additional Zigbee and Z-wave sensors and devices. Lutron integration with SmartThings is a nice upgrade to regular Zigbee and Z-wave switches and dimmers. Then I use Amazon Echos to have voice control of devices and scenes.
I tested Zigbee and Z-wave switches and dimmers connected to SmartThings and compared them to Lutron switches and dimmers. What I learned was that Lutron has advanced capabilities with extra favorite settings, dimmer LED indicators, and most importantly the response time is instantaneous with Lutron compared to Zigbee and Z-wave devices. I also like the functionality of the Lutron ceiling fan control. Yes I paid more for Lutron, but I got more and the switches and dimmers look much more decorative. Oh and the Lutron Pico remotes are awesome.
