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Aqara Hub M200 vs Lutron Caseta Smart Hub

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Key differences between Aqara Hub M200 and Lutron Caseta Smart Hub

A summary of selected recorded differences between these hubs. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Aqara Hub M200 — Yes; Lutron Caseta Smart Hub — No (The smart hub has no Wi-Fi radio: it connects to a LAN port on the router with the included Ethernet cable.).
5 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Aqara Hub M200 — Yes; Lutron Caseta Smart Hub — No.
Power Over Ethernet (hardware): Aqara Hub M200 — Yes (PoE input of 48V 0.25A, or 5V 2A over USB-C); Lutron Caseta Smart Hub — No.
Bluetooth (protocols): Aqara Hub M200 — Yes; Lutron Caseta Smart Hub — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Subdevices (features): Aqara Hub M200 — 80 (Up to 40 Aqara Zigbee devices plus 40 Thread devices); Lutron Caseta Smart Hub — 75 (Supports up to 75 wireless devices (Caseta dimmers, plug-in dimmers and switches, Pico remotes, wireless shades); the hub itself counts as one of them.).
Speakers (hardware): Aqara Hub M200 — 90dB (Used for security alerts, doorbell chimes, alarm clock and custom audio messages); Lutron Caseta Smart Hub — No.
Third Party Devices (protocols): Aqara Hub M200 — Partially (Matter controller for third-party Matter devices across more than 50 device types in Aqara Home, while Zigbee pairing is limited to Aqara Zigbee devices (40 Zigbee plus 40 Thread).); Lutron Caseta Smart Hub — No (Pairs only Lutron Clear Connect devices (Caseta dimmers and switches, Pico remotes, Serena shades); other brands connect through cloud or app integrations, never to its radio.).

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Option 1 · Aqara

Aqara Hub M200

Last updated September 2026

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Option 2 · Lutron

Lutron Caseta Smart Hub

Last updated October 2026

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Aqara Hub M200

Yes

Manufacturer source

The hub supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6.

Aqara Hub M200 manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Aqara Hub M200
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

This evidence is specific to M200. It must not be applied to the older M2.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Lutron Caseta Smart Hub

Catalog note

The smart hub has no Wi-Fi radio: it connects to a LAN port on the router with the included Ethernet cable.

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Aqara Hub M200

Yes

Manufacturer source

The hub supports 5 GHz Wi-Fi 6.

Aqara Hub M200 manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Aqara Hub M200
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

This evidence is specific to M200. It must not be applied to the older M2.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Lutron Caseta Smart Hub

Ethernet

Aqara Hub M200: Yes
Catalog note
Ethernet port that also carries Power over Ethernet
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: Yes
Catalog note
Ethernet: 3 ft (0.92 m) cable included (for internet and Lutron App connection).

Features

Node Red

Aqara Hub M200: No
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: No

Onvif

Aqara Hub M200: No
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: No

RTSP

Aqara Hub M200: No
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: No

Subdevices

Aqara Hub M200: 80
Catalog note
Up to 40 Aqara Zigbee devices plus 40 Thread devices
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: 75
Catalog note
Supports up to 75 wireless devices (Caseta dimmers, plug-in dimmers and switches, Pico remotes, wireless shades); the hub itself counts as one of them.

Tailscale

Aqara Hub M200: No
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: No

Hardware

Cpu

Aqara Hub M200: Not recorded
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: Not recorded

Memory

Aqara Hub M200: Not recorded
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: Not recorded

Microphone

Aqara Hub M200: No
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: No

microSD card slot

Aqara Hub M200: No
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: No

Power Over Ethernet

Aqara Hub M200

Yes

Manufacturer source

The Ethernet port supports PoE.

Aqara Hub M200 manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Aqara Hub M200
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

This evidence is specific to M200. It must not be applied to the older M2.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

PoE input of 48V 0.25A, or 5V 2A over USB-C

Lutron Caseta Smart Hub

Speakers

Aqara Hub M200: 90dB
Catalog note
Used for security alerts, doorbell chimes, alarm clock and custom audio messages
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: No

Storage

Aqara Hub M200: Not recorded
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: Not recorded

Integrations

Alexa

Aqara Hub M200: Yes
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: Yes

Apple Home

Aqara Hub M200: Yes
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: Yes
Catalog note
The smart hub contains Apple Home technology, so Siri can control the lights and shades it hosts.

Google Home

Aqara Hub M200: Yes
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: Yes

Home Assistant

Aqara Hub M200: Yes
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: Yes
Catalog note
The official Home Assistant Lutron Caseta integration lists this exact hub (L-BDG2-WH) among its supported hardware.

SmartThings

Aqara Hub M200: Yes
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: Yes
Catalog note
Lutron lists Samsung SmartThings as a Caseta partner: lights and shades are controlled from the SmartThings app.

Protocols

Bluetooth

Aqara Hub M200: Yes
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: No

Aqara Hub M200

Yes

Manufacturer source

The hub includes an infrared transmitter.

Aqara Hub M200 manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Aqara Hub M200
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

This evidence is specific to M200. It must not be applied to the older M2.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

360 degree IR blaster that also detects when a traditional remote is used, so status stays in sync

Lutron Caseta Smart Hub

Matter bridge

Aqara Hub M200

Yes

Manufacturer source

Supported Aqara accessories can be bridged to Matter.

Aqara Hub M200 manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Aqara Hub M200
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

This evidence is specific to M200. It must not be applied to the older M2.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Matter controller and Matter bridge, exposing its Aqara Zigbee devices to third-party Matter ecosystems

Lutron Caseta Smart Hub

Third Party Devices

Aqara Hub M200: Partially
Catalog note
Matter controller for third-party Matter devices across more than 50 device types in Aqara Home, while Zigbee pairing is limited to Aqara Zigbee devices (40 Zigbee plus 40 Thread).
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: No
Catalog note
Pairs only Lutron Clear Connect devices (Caseta dimmers and switches, Pico remotes, Serena shades); other brands connect through cloud or app integrations, never to its radio.

Thread border router

Aqara Hub M200

Yes

Manufacturer source

The hub can act as a Thread border router.

Aqara Hub M200 manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Aqara Hub M200
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

This evidence is specific to M200. It must not be applied to the older M2.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Thread border router for up to 40 Thread devices

Lutron Caseta Smart Hub

Z Wave

Aqara Hub M200: No
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: No

Zigbee coordinator

Aqara Hub M200: Yes
Catalog note
Zigbee 3.0 coordinator for up to 40 Aqara Zigbee devices
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: No

Sensors

Humidity

Aqara Hub M200: No
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: No

Light

Aqara Hub M200: No
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: No

Motion

Aqara Hub M200: No
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: No

Temperature

Aqara Hub M200: No
Lutron Caseta Smart Hub: No

Specifications for Aqara Hub M200 versus Lutron Caseta Smart Hub
Specification	Aqara Hub M200	Lutron Caseta Smart Hub
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Manufacturer source The hub supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6. Aqara Hub M200 manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Aqara Hub M200 Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 This evidence is specific to M200. It must not be applied to the older M2. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.	No Catalog note The smart hub has no Wi-Fi radio: it connects to a LAN port on the router with the included Ethernet cable.
5 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Manufacturer source The hub supports 5 GHz Wi-Fi 6. Aqara Hub M200 manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Aqara Hub M200 Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 This evidence is specific to M200. It must not be applied to the older M2. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.	No
Ethernet	Yes Catalog note Ethernet port that also carries Power over Ethernet	Yes Catalog note Ethernet: 3 ft (0.92 m) cable included (for internet and Lutron App connection).
Features
Node Red	No	No
Onvif	No	No
RTSP	No	No
Subdevices	80 Catalog note Up to 40 Aqara Zigbee devices plus 40 Thread devices	75 Catalog note Supports up to 75 wireless devices (Caseta dimmers, plug-in dimmers and switches, Pico remotes, wireless shades); the hub itself counts as one of them.
Tailscale	No	No
Hardware
Cpu	Not recorded	Not recorded
Memory	Not recorded	Not recorded
Microphone	No	No
microSD card slot	No	No
Power Over Ethernet	Yes Manufacturer source The Ethernet port supports PoE. Aqara Hub M200 manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Aqara Hub M200 Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 This evidence is specific to M200. It must not be applied to the older M2. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note PoE input of 48V 0.25A, or 5V 2A over USB-C	No
Speakers	90dB Catalog note Used for security alerts, doorbell chimes, alarm clock and custom audio messages	No
Storage	Not recorded	Not recorded
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	Yes
Apple Home	Yes	Yes Catalog note The smart hub contains Apple Home technology, so Siri can control the lights and shades it hosts.
Google Home	Yes	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes	Yes Catalog note The official Home Assistant Lutron Caseta integration lists this exact hub (L-BDG2-WH) among its supported hardware.
SmartThings	Yes	Yes Catalog note Lutron lists Samsung SmartThings as a Caseta partner: lights and shades are controlled from the SmartThings app.
Protocols
Bluetooth	Yes	No
Ir	Yes Manufacturer source The hub includes an infrared transmitter. Aqara Hub M200 manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Aqara Hub M200 Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 This evidence is specific to M200. It must not be applied to the older M2. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note 360 degree IR blaster that also detects when a traditional remote is used, so status stays in sync	No
Matter bridge	Yes Manufacturer source Supported Aqara accessories can be bridged to Matter. Aqara Hub M200 manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Aqara Hub M200 Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 This evidence is specific to M200. It must not be applied to the older M2. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Matter controller and Matter bridge, exposing its Aqara Zigbee devices to third-party Matter ecosystems	No
Third Party Devices	Partially Catalog note Matter controller for third-party Matter devices across more than 50 device types in Aqara Home, while Zigbee pairing is limited to Aqara Zigbee devices (40 Zigbee plus 40 Thread).	No Catalog note Pairs only Lutron Clear Connect devices (Caseta dimmers and switches, Pico remotes, Serena shades); other brands connect through cloud or app integrations, never to its radio.
Thread border router	Yes Manufacturer source The hub can act as a Thread border router. Aqara Hub M200 manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Aqara Hub M200 Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 This evidence is specific to M200. It must not be applied to the older M2. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Thread border router for up to 40 Thread devices	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee coordinator	Yes Catalog note Zigbee 3.0 coordinator for up to 40 Aqara Zigbee devices	No
Sensors
Humidity	No	No
Light	No	No
Motion	No	No
Temperature	No	No

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