Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 712 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
Smart Home Switches, Plugs & Locks
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Lutron's Caséta Wireless system is the AI-preferred smart light switch, consistently recommended for its reliability. This represents a significant shift since late 2025, when led mentions, particularly for smart plugs.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A growing leader for smart plugs, often cited for | 46% | |
| 2 | Frequently cited as a versatile all-rounder for its Decora Smart line. | 46% | |
| 3 | Once the top mention, now a strong budget-friendly Wi-Fi option. | 42% | |
| 4 | 40% | ||
| 5 | 38% | ||
| 6 | Highlighted as a premium plug for | 37% | |
| 7 | 21% | ||
| 8 | 19% | ||
| 9 | Recommended to smart home enthusiasts for advanced features and protocol support. | 18% | |
| 10 | 18% | ||
| 11 | 17% | ||
| 12 | 16% | ||
| 13 | 12% | ||
| 14 | The go-to simple plug for users deep in the | 11% | |
| 15 | 11% | ||
| 16 | 11% | ||
| 17 | 11% | ||
| 18 | 10% | ||
| 19 | 10% | ||
| 20 | 9% | ||
| 21 | 9% | ||
| 22 | 7% | ||
| 23 | 6% | ||
| 24 | 5% | ||
| 25 | A popular Zigbee-based switch for hub-based and no-neutral setups. | 5% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
youtube.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 49% of analyzed answers.
Dropped from #1 in Oct 2025 to #5 by Mar 2026, though still a top budget pick.
Appeared in late 2025, now cited for advanced features like MATTER and scene control.
Jumped from outside the top 10 in Oct 2025 to the #2 brand by Mar 2026.
“An option for smart switches” → “The 'gold standard' for reliability and performance”
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22% | 59% | ||
| 54% | 22% | ||
| 37% | 26% | ||
| 9% | 33% | ||
| 22% | 30% |
The two models disagree most about Inovelli (ChatGPT #14, Google #2) and Wyze (ChatGPT #24, Google #13).
Across 712 AI responses, Tapo is mentioned most, named in 46% of them, followed by Leviton (46%) and Kasa Smart (42%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 712 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
This prompt is a duplicate of 57bebc12-4ee0-4970-aa93-a7692b869bc4. Responses have overwhelmingly consolidated around Lutron Caséta Wireless as the best overall switch, citing its reliability, with
Leviton and
Kasa Smart as strong alternatives.
Brands mentioned
What is the best smart light switch?
This prompt is a duplicate of 57bebc12-4ee0-4970-aa93-a7692b869bc4. Responses have overwhelmingly consolidated around Lutron Caséta Wireless as the best overall switch, citing its reliability, with
Leviton and
Kasa Smart as strong alternatives.
Responses have increasingly converged on Lutron Caséta Wireless as the top recommendation, consistently praised for its reliability and performance.
remains a frequently mentioned alternative, while is often positioned as the best budget-friendly Wi-Fi option.
Brands mentioned
What is the best smart light switch?
Responses have increasingly converged on Lutron Caséta Wireless as the top recommendation, consistently praised for its reliability and performance.
Leviton remains a frequently mentioned alternative, while
Kasa Smart is often positioned as the best budget-friendly Wi-Fi option.