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August Smart Lock vs Lutron Caseta

August Smart Lock logo

August Smart Lock

Smart Home

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
$29.99/mo
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lutron Caseta logo

Lutron Caseta

Smart Home

Professional-grade smart lighting with reliability

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: August Smart Lock one-time purchase model with no recurring subscription fees; Lutron Caseta no pricing published on Lutron website; customers directed to retail channels
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

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
Starting price$29.99/moOn request
Founded20121961

Identical on both: pricing model (one-time), free tier (No), platforms (IOS, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Smart Home).

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

  • One-time purchase model with no recurring subscription fees
  • Smart locks range from $129.99 to $229.99 depending on model and features

Lutron Caseta

  • No pricing published on Lutron website; customers directed to retail channels
  • Costs vary by individual product and must be checked at Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, or Target
  • No centralized pricing information available on official Lutron site

Pricing, plan by plan

August Smart Lock

$29.99/mo
  • Smart Lock$149.99/mo
    • Standard smart lock
  • Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi$129.99/mo
    • Wi-Fi enabled
  • Wi-Fi Smart Lock$229.99/mo
    • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Smart Lock + Connect$210.99/mo
    • Lock plus connectivity module

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 $29.99/mo 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 $29.99/mo 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.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

August Smart Lock: How much do August smart locks cost?

August smart locks are one-time purchases. Prices range from $129.99 for the Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi to $229.99 for the Wi-Fi Smart Lock. Standard Smart Lock is $149.99. Bundles like Wi-Fi Smart Lock + Keypad Touch are $249.99.

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Lutron Caseta: How much does Lutron Caseta cost?

Lutron Caseta does not publish pricing on its official website. Individual product costs must be checked at retail partners including Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, and Target where pricing varies by location and availability.

Source
August Smart Lock: Does August offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes. August offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on purchases. Additionally, shipping is free in the United States.

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