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Lutron Caseta vs Yale Smart Locks

Lutron Caseta logo

Lutron Caseta

Smart Home

Professional-grade smart lighting with reliability

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Yale Smart Locks logo

Yale Smart Locks

Smart Home

Trusted smart lock security for your home

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lutron Caseta no pricing published on Lutron website; customers directed to retail channels; Yale Smart Locks the Internet Archive's capture of Yale's US homepage on 22 December 2020 named six distinct smart lock and security product lines, Assure Lock, Assure Lever, Smart Delivery Box, Smart Cabinet Lock, Pro SL, and the Pivot Collection, each with a 'Buy Now' link but no price figure present on the page.
  • They diverge on capability: Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF, Yale Smart Locks covers Keypad entry.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lutron Caseta and Yale Smart Locks actually diverge.

Attributes where Lutron Caseta and Yale Smart Locks differ
AttributeLutron CasetaYale Smart Locks
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebIOS, Android
Founded19611840

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (one-time), free tier (No), 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 Lutron Caseta

  • Clear Connect RF
  • Reliable Wireless
  • Pico Remotes
  • Geofencing
  • HomeKit
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • Web support

Only in Yale Smart Locks

  • Keypad entry
  • App control
  • Guest codes
  • Auto-lock
  • Tamper alerts
  • Activity log
  • 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 Yale Smart Locks

Yale Smart Locks

  • Keyless entrynot Lutron Caseta
  • Guest accessnot Lutron Caseta
  • Security monitoringnot Lutron Caseta
  • Rental managementnot Lutron Caseta

Where each one falls short

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

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

Yale Smart Locks

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Yale's US homepage on 22 December 2020 named six distinct smart lock and security product lines, Assure Lock, Assure Lever, Smart Delivery Box, Smart Cabinet Lock, Pro SL, and the Pivot Collection, each with a 'Buy Now' link but no price figure present on the page.

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

Yale Smart Locks

On request
  • Assure Lock 2$190/month
    • Keypad
    • Auto-lock
    • DoorSense
  • Assure Lock SL$260/month
    • Touchscreen
    • No key
    • Modern design

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 Yale Smart Locks if

  • You need keypad entry.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want app control.
Yale Smart Locks review

Questions people ask

Is Lutron Caseta or Yale Smart Locks better?
Neither clearly leads. Lutron Caseta starts at On request and Yale Smart Locks at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lutron Caseta or Yale Smart Locks?
Lutron Caseta starts at On request and Yale Smart Locks at On request.
Does Lutron Caseta or Yale Smart Locks run on more platforms?
Lutron Caseta runs on IOS, Android, Web. Yale Smart Locks 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 Yale Smart Locks is typically brought in for.
What can Lutron Caseta do that Yale Smart Locks cannot?
Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF, Reliable Wireless, Pico Remotes, Geofencing. Yale Smart Locks covers Keypad entry, App control, Guest codes, Auto-lock. Both handle SmartThings, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

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Yale Smart Locks: Where can I find Yale smart lock pricing on their website?

Yale does not publish pricing information on their main website or dedicated pricing page. Pricing details are not publicly listed online.

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Yale Smart Locks: How do I get pricing for Yale smart locks?

Yale does not disclose standard pricing on their website. Customers must contact Yale directly through their support system to request pricing and product information.

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