The installation process for Caseta smart switches is quite easy, especially if you’ve never replaced the light switches in your house. Unlike other smart switches, there is no need to connect the Caseta switch with a neutral wire. So, if you were thinking of replacing all the light bulbs in your home then Caseta might be a viable option for you.
A few customers did bring up an issue with the bulbs flashing multiple times before turning on when you use the Caseta smart switch. Here is what you can do to potentially solve this problem.
How to Fix Caseta Smart Switch My Bulbs Flash Multiple Times Before Turning On?
- Use Dimmer Switch
Many customers have complained about the bulbs flickering before turning on when they connect their lights with Caseta smart switch. The reason for this error is that these customers have installed low voltage bulbs in their homes that don’t work properly with a standard Caseta switch. Even though they turn on eventually, the bulbs will flash multiple times as you turn on the button. It can be annoying for some users but if you’re not too bothered by it then you can leave it alone.
However, if it causing you some frustration then you can buy the more expensive Caseta Dimmer switch that is compatible with bulbs installed in your home. The dimmer switch can cost you a bit, but you will be able to get the flickering issue fixed when you install the dimmer in line with your light bulbs.
- Change Bulb
As mentioned above the issues were only happening for users that had installed low voltage bulbs in their homes. So, you can always switch out the bulbs that are malfunctioning and install a new bulb that is compatible with your Caseta smart switch. If only one or two light bulbs are behaving like this, then it might be a better idea to change the light bulbs instead of buying a new dimmer switch.
However, if none of the bulbs in your home are working properly with the Caseta light switch then you might have to either switch to a different brand or buy the dimmer switches. All that depends upon how much you want to spend on your automation system. So, either you can bear with the flickering or change the bulbs or the switches to get everything sorted out.
- Reset Caseta
If you’re sure that the light switch is compatible with the bulb and there should be no issues with either of the devices then you should try factory resetting the smart light switches. The procedure can be found online and, in the manual, as well. Resetting to factory settings can fix minor issues like your bulbs flickering whenever you turn them on so it’s always better to give that a try.
For more solutions try asking the support team for potential solutions to the flickering problem. You can contact them by submitting a support ticket. Explain the issue in the report to get help from professionals.