SHE Caseta-vs-Matter Install Decision Score
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The SHE Caseta-vs-Matter Install Decision Score is a 0-10 composite score. (Neutral-Wire Flexibility × 0.30) + (Ecosystem Breadth × 0.25) + (Hub Entry Cost × 0.20) + (Dimmer/LED Compatibility × 0.15) + (Five-Switch Cost × 0.10) Published by SmartHomeExplorer and last updated 2026-06-11, the score currently evaluates 6 products.
Guide-Specific Metric
Scored using the SmartHomeExplorer Methodology.
Formula
(Neutral-Wire Flexibility × 0.30) + (Ecosystem Breadth × 0.25) + (Hub Entry Cost × 0.20) + (Dimmer/LED Compatibility × 0.15) + (Five-Switch Cost × 0.10)
Scale
Scored on a 0-10 scale.
Scored Products (6)
| Product | Score | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch Kit w/ Hub, Pico Remote & Wallmount Bracket, and Smart Dimmer Switch, No Neutral Required, Works with Alexa, Apple Home, Ring, & Google Home, P-BDG-PKG1W-A | 8.5 | View guide → |
| Kasa Matter Smart Light Switch: Voice Control w/Siri, Alexa & Google Assistant, UL Certified, Timer & Schedule, Easy Guided Install, Neutral Wire Required, Single Pole, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, 3-Pack | 7.8 | View guide → |
| Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch, LED Dimmer Switch, 150W, Single-Pole/3-Way, No Neutral Required, Works with Alexa, Apple Home, Ring, & Google Home, PD-6WCL-WH, White | 7.7 | View guide → |
| Lutron Caseta Original Smart Light Switch Kit w/ Wall Plate and Smart Hub, Compatible w/ Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, Single-Pole/3 Way, 5 Amp, P-BDG-PKG1WS | 6.3 | View guide → |
| Lutron Caseta Original Smart Light Switch (Lutron Smart Hub Required), for Home, LED Lights, and Fans, 6 Amp, Single-Pole/3-Way, Neutral Required, PD-6ANS-WH, White | 5.5 | View guide → |
| Eve Light Switch (Matter) 2-Pack – Smart Wall Switch for Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings; for Single-Pole & 3-Way switches; Thread, Requires Thread Router & Neutral Wire; UL-Certified | 5.3 | View guide → |
Defined In
This metric was first published in lutron caseta vs matter switches which to buy 2026.