IoT & Smart Home · head to head
Meross vs Lutron Caseta
Meross
IoT & Smart Home
Affordable smart home devices with HomeKit support
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Lutron Caseta
IoT & Smart Home
Professional-grade smart lighting with reliability
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Meross covers Apple HomeKit, Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Meross and Lutron Caseta actually diverge.
| Attribute | Meross | Lutron Caseta |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | IOS, Android | IOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2016 | 1961 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (one-time), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (IoT & 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 Meross
- Apple HomeKit
- No hub required
- Energy monitoring
- Schedules
- Voice control
- Scene automation
- Apple HomeKit
- Amazon Alexa
Only in Lutron Caseta
- Clear Connect RF
- Reliable Wireless
- Pico Remotes
- Geofencing
- HomeKit
- Alexa
- Google Home
- Web support
Both cover
- SmartThings
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Meross
- Smart plugsnot Lutron Caseta
- Lighting controlnot Lutron Caseta
- Garage automationnot Lutron Caseta
- Energy monitoringnot Lutron Caseta
Lutron Caseta
- Controlling home lighting and shades from a wireless smart switch systemnot Meross
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Meross
Nothing recorded yet. See the Meross review.
Lutron Caseta
- A single Caseta bridge supports up to 74 devices, capping the system before requiring additional hardware
Pricing, plan by plan
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
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 Meross if
- You need apple homekit.
- You work on IOS, Android.
- You also want no hub required.
Choose Lutron Caseta if
- You need clear connect rf.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want reliable wireless.
Questions people ask
- Is Meross or Lutron Caseta better?
- Neither clearly leads. Meross starts at On request and Lutron Caseta at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Meross or Lutron Caseta?
- Meross starts at On request and Lutron Caseta at On request.
- Does Meross or Lutron Caseta run on more platforms?
- Meross runs on IOS, Android. Lutron Caseta runs on IOS, Android, Web.
- What is Meross best used for?
- Meross is most often used for smart plugs, lighting control, garage automation, energy monitoring. Of those, smart plugs and lighting control are not what Lutron Caseta is typically brought in for.
- What can Meross do that Lutron Caseta cannot?
- Meross covers Apple HomeKit, No hub required, Energy monitoring, Schedules. Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF, Reliable Wireless, Pico Remotes, Geofencing. Both handle SmartThings, IOS support, Android support.