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Updated docs for Lutron Caseta component and platforms (#3310)

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[Lutron](http://www.lutron.com/) is an American lighting control company. They have several lines of home automation devices that manage light switches/dimmers, occupancy sensors, HVAC controls, etc. The `lutron_caseta` component in Home Assistant is responsible for communicating with the Lutron SmartBridge for these systems. Both 'pro' and 'standard' models are supported.
[Lutron](http://www.lutron.com/) is an American lighting control company. They have several lines of home automation devices that manage light switches, dimmers, occupancy sensors, HVAC controls, etc. The `lutron_caseta` component in Home Assistant is responsible for communicating with the Lutron Caseta Smart Bridge for the [Caseta](http://www.casetawireless.com) product line of dimmers, switches and shades.
This component only supports the Caseta line of products. The current supported Caseta devices are:
This component only supports the [Caseta](http://www.casetawireless.com) line of products. Both Smart Bridge (L-BDG2-WH) and Smart Bridge PRO (L-BDGPRO2-WH) models are supported. For the RadioRA 2 product line, see the [Lutron component](/components/lutron/).
- Dimmers as Home Assistant lights
- Wall switches as Home Assistant switches
- Scenes as Home Assistant scenes
- Serena shades (honeycomb and roller) as Home Assistant covers
The currently supported Caseta devices are:
When configured, the `lutron_caseta` component will automatically discover the currently support devices as setup in the Lutron SmartBridge.
- Wall and plug-in dimmers as Home Assistant [lights](/components/light.lutron_caseta/)
- Wall switches as Home Assistant [switches](/components/switch.lutron_caseta/)
- Scenes as Home Assistant [scenes](/components/scene.lutron_caseta/)
- Lutron shades as Home Assistant [covers](/components/cover.lutron_caseta/)
To use Lutron Caseta devices in your installation, add the following to your `configuration.yaml` file using the IP of your lutron Smartbridge:
When configured, the `lutron_caseta` component will automatically discover the currently supported devices as setup in the Lutron Smart Bridge. The name assigned in the Lutron mobile app will be used to form the `entity_id` used in Home Assistant. e.g. a dimmer called 'Bedroom Lamp' becomes `light.bedroom_lamp` in Home Assistant.
To use Lutron Caseta devices in your installation, add the following to your `configuration.yaml` file using the IP of your Smart Bridge:
```yaml
# Example configuration.yaml entry
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Configuration variables:
- **host** (*Required*): The IP address of the Lutron SmartBridge.
- **host** (*Required*): The IP address of the Lutron Smart Bridge.
<p class='note'>
It is recommended to assign a static IP address to your Lutron SmartBridge. This ensures that it won't change IP address, so you won't have to change the `host` if it reboots and comes up with a different IP address.
It is recommended to assign a static IP address to your Lutron Smart Bridge. This ensures that it won't change IP address, so you won't have to change the `host` if it reboots and comes up with a different IP address.
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Use a DHCP reservation on your router to reserve the address or in the PRO model of the Smart Bridge, set the IP address under Network Settings in the Advanced / Integration menu in the mobile app.
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