Software · head to head
Lutron Caseta vs August Smart Lock
Lutron Caseta
Software
Professional-grade smart lighting with reliability
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
August Smart Lock
Software
Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt
- 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; 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
- They diverge on capability: Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF, August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Lutron Caseta and August Smart Lock actually diverge.
| Attribute | Lutron Caseta | August Smart Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 | 2012 |
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 Lutron Caseta
- Clear Connect RF
- Reliable Wireless
- Pico Remotes
- Geofencing
Only in August Smart Lock
- Retrofit Design
- Auto-Unlock
- Guest Access
- Activity Log
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 August Smart Lock
August Smart Lock
- Keyless entrynot Lutron Caseta
- Guest accessnot Lutron Caseta
- Remote unlocknot Lutron Caseta
- Activity monitoringnot 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
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
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
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
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 August Smart Lock if
- You need retrofit design.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want auto-unlock.
Questions people ask
- Is Lutron Caseta or August Smart Lock better?
- Neither clearly leads. Lutron Caseta starts at On request and August Smart Lock at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Lutron Caseta or August Smart Lock?
- Lutron Caseta starts at On request and August Smart Lock at On request.
- Does Lutron Caseta or August Smart Lock run on more platforms?
- Both run on IOS, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- 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 August Smart Lock is typically brought in for.
- What can Lutron Caseta do that August Smart Lock cannot?
- Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF, Reliable Wireless, Pico Remotes, Geofencing. August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Both handle HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings.