Software · head to head
Lutron Caseta vs Arlo
Lutron Caseta
Software
Professional-grade smart lighting with reliability
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Arlo
Software
Wire-free security cameras with cloud intelligence
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Lutron Caseta a single Caseta bridge supports up to 74 devices, capping the system before requiring additional hardware; Arlo without an Arlo Secure subscription the cameras are limited to live streaming and two-way audio, with no cloud video history
- They diverge on capability: Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF, Arlo covers Wire-Free.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Lutron Caseta and Arlo actually diverge.
| Attribute | Lutron Caseta | Arlo |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | one-time | subscription |
| Platforms | IOS, Android, Web | IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays |
| Founded | 1961 | 2018 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 Lutron Caseta
- Clear Connect RF
- Reliable Wireless
- Pico Remotes
- Geofencing
Only in Arlo
- Wire-Free
- 4K Video
- AI Detection
- Color Night Vision
- Smart Displays support
Both cover
- HomeKit
- Alexa
- Google Home
- SmartThings
- IOS support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Lutron Caseta
- Controlling home lighting and shades from a wireless smart switch systemnot Arlo
Arlo
- Wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight camerasnot Lutron Caseta
- Cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detectionnot Lutron Caseta
- Professionally monitored home security through the Arlo appnot Lutron Caseta
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Lutron Caseta
- A single Caseta bridge supports up to 74 devices, capping the system before requiring additional hardware
Arlo
- Without an Arlo Secure subscription the cameras are limited to live streaming and two-way audio, with no cloud video history
- Video history, Activity Zones and Advanced Detection require the paid Arlo Plus plan
- 24/7 Professional Monitoring and 24/7 Emergency Response are only on the Premium plan
- 24/7 continuous recording is an add-on to Premium and covers up to three cameras only
- Unlimited camera plans apply only to Arlo cameras at a single residential location on the same account
- Cameras must be bought as hardware before any plan applies, and the included plan is a trial that ends
Pricing, plan by plan
Lutron Caseta
On request- Starter Kit$80/month
- Bridge
- Dimmer
- Remote
- Dimmer Switch$50/month
- In-wall dimmer
- Pico remote compatible
Arlo
On request- Arlo Secure$2.99/month
- 30-day cloud
- AI detection
- 1 camera
- Arlo Secure Plus$14.99/month
- Unlimited cameras
- 24/7 recording
- E911
Which should you pick?
Choose Lutron Caseta if
- You need clear connect rf.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want reliable wireless.
Choose Arlo if
- You need wire-free.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays.
- You also want 4k video.
Questions people ask
- Is Lutron Caseta or Arlo better?
- Neither clearly leads. Lutron Caseta starts at On request and Arlo at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Lutron Caseta or Arlo?
- Lutron Caseta starts at On request and Arlo at On request.
- Does Lutron Caseta or Arlo run on more platforms?
- Lutron Caseta runs on IOS, Android, Web. Arlo runs on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays.
- What is Lutron Caseta best used for?
- Lutron Caseta is most often used for controlling home lighting and shades from a wireless smart switch system. Of those, controlling home lighting and shades from a wireless smart switch system is not what Arlo is typically brought in for.
- What can Lutron Caseta do that Arlo cannot?
- Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF, Reliable Wireless, Pico Remotes, Geofencing. Arlo covers Wire-Free, 4K Video, AI Detection, Color Night Vision. Both handle HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings.