Hello all. I Would like to automate the lighting in our stairway, and separately, the upstairs hallway. As the only automation I can imagine wanting is- On when occupied, and Off shortly after vacancy, the controls don't have to be "smart" controls and tie into the Caseta system or any other systems. I am thinking something from the Maestro line, but am open to other solutions. The bottom of the stairway will be ganged with 2 Caseta dimmers, so complimenting aesthetics has me looking for a Lutron control. I would prefer to be able to manually override/control the switch though.
Stairway- Currently a 3way with a standard switch at the top and one at the bottom of a straight flight of stairs. I would like motion/occupancy at both the top and bottom so the light comes on when the stairway is approached. Can you wire 2 of these into a 3way circuit? Also, I would like to be able to reduce the sensitivity of these down to about 4-6 feet. As both locations point toward some traffic areas that are used when not using the stairway.
Hallway- Currently 3 standard switches in a 4way (i suppose) circuit. 1 switch at each end, and another in the middle. I would use the middle location for the sensor, but it is sometimes blocked by a closet door left open. The switch at one end "looks" straight down the hallway on a perpendicular wall. The switch at the other end is side on and "looks" into a bedroom so isn't a very good location. I'm not sure what to do with this hallway. I don't think I need multiple occupancy switches, but can I replace just one of the switches? What happens when someone activates one of the old switches?