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Lutron Caseta vs Meross

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Lutron Caseta

Software

Professional-grade smart lighting with reliability

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Meross

Software

Affordable smart home devices with HomeKit support

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF, Meross covers Apple HomeKit.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lutron Caseta and Meross actually diverge.

Attributes where Lutron Caseta and Meross differ
AttributeLutron CasetaMeross
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebIOS, Android
Founded19612016

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (one-time), 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
  • HomeKit
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • Web support

Only in Meross

  • Apple HomeKit
  • No hub required
  • Energy monitoring
  • Schedules
  • Voice control
  • Scene automation
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Amazon Alexa

Both cover

  • SmartThings
  • IOS support
  • Android 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 Meross

Meross

  • Smart plugsnot Lutron Caseta
  • Lighting controlnot Lutron Caseta
  • Garage automationnot Lutron Caseta
  • Energy 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

Meross

Nothing recorded yet. See the Meross review.

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

Meross

On request
  • Smart Plug$15/month
    • WiFi
    • Energy monitoring
    • Voice control
  • Smart Switch$25/month
    • In-wall
    • No neutral required option
    • HomeKit
  • Garage Opener$40/month
    • Remote control
    • Status alerts
    • HomeKit

Which should you pick?

Choose Lutron Caseta if

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

Choose Meross if

  • You need apple homekit.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want no hub required.
Meross review

Questions people ask

Is Lutron Caseta or Meross better?
Neither clearly leads. Lutron Caseta starts at On request and Meross at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lutron Caseta or Meross?
Lutron Caseta starts at On request and Meross at On request.
Does Lutron Caseta or Meross run on more platforms?
Lutron Caseta runs on IOS, Android, Web. Meross runs on IOS, Android.
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 Meross is typically brought in for.
What can Lutron Caseta do that Meross cannot?
Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF, Reliable Wireless, Pico Remotes, Geofencing. Meross covers Apple HomeKit, No hub required, Energy monitoring, Schedules. Both handle SmartThings, IOS support, Android support.
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