LED light stays dimly on when smart switch is off
Replacing a standard switch with a smart single-pole switch, like a Lutron Caseta wireless model, does not always turn the bulbs off completely. The connected LED lights remain dimly lit even when the switch is in the off position.
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Workarounds found1 item attempted
Community agreement4 total upvotes
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r/HomeImprovement1 person · November 2026
r/askanelectrician1 person · November 2026
“I tried to replace this switch with a smart single pole switch, but the LED light remains on, albeit dim, even when the switch is off.”source ↗
Few-Total4741 · r/askanelectrician · 1 upvotes
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