Lutron Electronics Aurora Z3-1BRL User Manual

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0301916b 1/2020
Aurora
Aurora Always Ready
Smart Bulb Dimmer
Z3-1BRL
Thank you for purchasing the Aurora Always Ready Smart Bulb Dimmer from Lutron. This document will guide
you through several additional installation topics beyond those covered in the quick-start guide included with
your product.
Table of Contents
Installation Using a PhilipsR HueR Bridge ...................................................................Page 2 - 4
Installation Without a Bridge (Standalone) .................................................................Page 5
Multi-location Setup without a Bridge ........................................................................Page 6
Restoring Factory Defaults ..........................................................................................Page 7
Converting from Standalone to a Bridge System .......................................................Page 8
Mounting ........................................................................................................................Page 9
Battery Replacement ....................................................................................................Page 10
Troubleshooting and LED Feedback ...........................................................................Page 11
Removing Base from Knob ..........................................................................................Page 12
Reliability Issues ...........................................................................................................Page 13
Difficulty Mounting to a Toggle Switch .......................................................................Page 14
Unpairing Bulbs / Resetting Bulbs to Factory Defaults .............................................Page 15
Installation Using an Unsupported ZigbeeR Hub .......................................................Page 16
Advanced Installation Guide

Lutron Electronics Aurora Z3-1BRL Specifications

General

Brand	Lutron Electronics
Model	Aurora Z3-1BRL
Category	Home Automation
Language	English

Summary

Installation Using a Philips Hue Bridge

Create and assign rooms

Create rooms and assign your lights to the appropriate room in the Hue app.

Add Aurora dimmer

Add your Aurora dimmer to the system and select the room it will control.

Select scene for dimmer to activate

Choose a scene or recall the last light level for the dimmer.

Installation Without a Bridge (Standalone)

Multi-location Setup without a Bridge

Pair units to each other

Simultaneously press and hold buttons on both units to pair them.

Restoring Factory Defaults

Converting from Standalone to a Bridge System

Mounting

Battery Replacement

Tips for Removing the Battery

Provides methods to improve grip for easier battery removal.

Selecting a Battery

Recommends specific battery types for optimal performance.

Troubleshooting and LED Feedback

Two slow blinks after a press

Indicates the device is not connected or the light is switched off.

Red LED blinks after a press

Indicates a low battery status on the dimmer.

Slowly fading in and out

Indicates the device is in the process of connecting.

Blinks rapidly

Indicates successful connection to the network.

Double blink after a press

Indicates a communication failure occurred.

Red LED continuously blinks

Indicates unit resetting; replace battery or contact support.

Removing Base from Knob

Reliability Issues

Hue Bridge Location and Range

Ensures proper performance by checking bridge location and dimmer range.

Zigbee Channel Changing

Adjusts the Zigbee channel to resolve interference and improve responsiveness.

Difficulty Mounting to a Toggle Switch

Unpairing Bulbs/Resetting Bulbs to Factory Defaults

Installation Using an Unsupported Zigbee Hub