Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch vs TP-Link Kasa HS200

Updated September 2026

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2026 verdict

Need a dimmer for a wall box with no neutral wire?

Winner

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch

$59.99$64.958% OFF

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The Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch is the pick here, winning on rating, on integrations (it reaches Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant once its hub is added) and on power-off memory that restores the previous light level after an outage. The TP-Link Kasa HS200 counters with a lower price, a longer two-year warranty and no separate hub to buy at all, since it joins 2.4GHz Wi-Fi directly. The two solve genuinely different wiring problems: the Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch is a two-wire dimmer for boxes with no neutral, while the TP-Link Kasa HS200 is an on/off switch that requires a neutral wire and is not built to dim. Buyers with a no-neutral box, or who want fine dimming and are already committed to the Lutron hub, should choose the Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch; buyers with a neutral wire who want simple on/off control with zero hub cost should choose the TP-Link Kasa HS200 instead.

Winner

Lutron

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch

8% OFF

$59.99

$64.95

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TP-Link

TP-Link Kasa HS200

25% OFF

$11.99

$15.99

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Feature	Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch	TP-Link Kasa HS200	Winner
Price	$59.99	$11.99	TP-Link Kasa HS200
Rating	4.7	4.6	Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch
Warranty	1 year	2 years	TP-Link Kasa HS200
Connectivity	None	2.4 GHz WiFi	TP-Link Kasa HS200
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch
Power Off Memory	YES	NO	Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch
Max Resistive Load Power (Per Switch)	600W	600W	Tie
Switches	1	1	Tie
Energy Monitoring	NO	NO	Tie
Status LED	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Lutron

Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch

8% OFF

$59.99

$64.95

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+ Rating: 4.7
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
+ Power Off Memory: YES
- Price: $59.99 vs $11.99
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

TP-Link

TP-Link Kasa HS200

25% OFF

$11.99

$15.99

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+ Price: $11.99
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi
- Rating: 4.6 vs 4.7
- Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: the Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch or the TP-Link Kasa HS200?

The Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch wins overall, taking rating, integrations and power-off memory. The TP-Link Kasa HS200 wins on price, warranty and no-hub Wi-Fi connectivity, so the right choice depends on the wiring in the box and whether dimming matters.

What is the biggest structural difference between the Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch and the TP-Link Kasa HS200?

The Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch is a two-wire dimmer that needs no neutral but requires a separate Lutron hub for smart features. The TP-Link Kasa HS200 is an on/off switch that requires a neutral wire but connects to Wi-Fi directly, with no hub.

Does the TP-Link Kasa HS200 dim lights?

No. It is an on/off switch, not a dimmer. The Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch is the dimmer in this pair.

Do I need a hub for either switch?

The Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch needs the separate Lutron Smart Hub for app control, schedules and voice assistants. The TP-Link Kasa HS200 needs no hub at all, connecting straight to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.

Who should buy the Lutron Caseta Original Smart Dimmer Switch?

Buyers with an older wall box that has no neutral wire, who want real dimming and are willing to add a Lutron hub for smart features.

Who should buy the TP-Link Kasa HS200?

Buyers with a neutral wire available who want a simple, budget on/off switch with no hub cost and broad voice assistant support.

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