Since Lutron Caseta products came out, many of our clients have asked us about the big difference. Why should I pay almost three times for smart lighting solutions when I can buy Lutron Caseta from Home Depot in any store in Toronto? Well, for the record, we are fans of Lutron. We have installed many RadioRa2 Lutron systems, the higher-end line of Lutron lighting. Lutron Caseta is also a very reliable product. Unlike smart lighting solutions that do not have a central hub and are primarily unreliable, Lutron Caseta has a hub. The hub can have repeaters, so it’s useful for projects where you don’t need Luxury keypads in different shapes and colours like the one Control4 offer. Of course, you don’t have the programming and advanced options as Control4, but many people don’t even need that.

 

What happened after Control4 launched their “Essential” lighting was a game changer. Control4’s Essential lighting offers a cost-effective solution for individuals who might not need a fancy and sophisticated lighting solution but is still compatible with the fancy keypads that come in contemporary and classic designs. You can have five different zones in your basement with Control4’s essential lighting yet be able to control them from your Luxurious and multi-functional keypad on your main floor. The fact that Control4 did not limit the usage of the Essential lighting to its own ecosystem lets integrators in Toronto and elsewhere be able to mix and match the smart dimmers and switches

After the launch of Control4’s Essential line, we can proudly offer our clients the same range of pricing for both Lutron Casseta and Control4’s switches and dimmers. The price difference is not a significant factor in choosing what system you need anymore; instead, it’s your devices, requirements and other smart home devices that you require that tell us what system to use!

If you have more questions about the similarities and differences of all these prestigious brands, ask us to give you a call or perhaps a site visit. Dana Smart Homes proudly offers all different solutions for different needs.