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August Smart Lock vs Lutron Caseta

August Smart Lock logo

August Smart Lock

Software

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lutron Caseta logo

Lutron Caseta

Software

Professional-grade smart lighting with reliability

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: August Smart Lock entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality; Lutron Caseta a single Caseta bridge supports up to 74 devices, capping the system before requiring additional hardware
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which August Smart Lock and Lutron Caseta actually diverge.

Attributes where August Smart Lock and Lutron Caseta differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockLutron Caseta
Founded20121961

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (one-time), free tier (No), platforms (IOS, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in August Smart Lock

  • Retrofit Design
  • Auto-Unlock
  • Guest Access
  • Activity Log

Only in Lutron Caseta

  • Clear Connect RF
  • Reliable Wireless
  • Pico Remotes
  • Geofencing

Both cover

  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • HomeKit
  • SmartThings
  • IOS support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

August Smart Lock

  • Keyless entrynot Lutron Caseta
  • Guest accessnot Lutron Caseta
  • Remote unlocknot Lutron Caseta
  • Activity monitoringnot Lutron Caseta

Lutron Caseta

  • Controlling home lighting and shades from a wireless smart switch systemnot August Smart Lock

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

August Smart Lock

  • Entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality

Lutron Caseta

  • A single Caseta bridge supports up to 74 devices, capping the system before requiring additional hardware

Pricing, plan by plan

August Smart Lock

On request
  • Smart Lock$149/month
    • Auto-lock
    • Auto-unlock
    • Guest access
  • WiFi Smart Lock$249/month
    • Built-in WiFi
    • Remote access
    • DoorSense

Lutron Caseta

On request
  • Starter Kit$80/month
    • Bridge
    • Dimmer
    • Remote
  • Dimmer Switch$50/month
    • In-wall dimmer
    • Pico remote compatible

Which should you pick?

Choose August Smart Lock if

  • You need retrofit design.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want auto-unlock.
August Smart Lock review

Choose Lutron Caseta if

  • You need clear connect rf.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want reliable wireless.
Lutron Caseta review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or Lutron Caseta better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and Lutron Caseta at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or Lutron Caseta?
August Smart Lock starts at On request and Lutron Caseta at On request.
Does August Smart Lock or Lutron Caseta run on more platforms?
Both run on IOS, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is August Smart Lock best used for?
August Smart Lock is most often used for keyless entry, guest access, remote unlock, activity monitoring. Of those, keyless entry and guest access are not what Lutron Caseta is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that Lutron Caseta cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF, Reliable Wireless, Pico Remotes, Geofencing. Both handle Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, SmartThings.
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