Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 171 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
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 Kasa Smart led mentions, particularly for smart plugs.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 6
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consistently praised as the most reliable, professional-grade choice for smart switches. | Consistently praised as the most reliable, professional-grade choice for smart switches. | 42% |
| 2 | A growing leader for smart plugs, often cited for Matter compatibility. | A growing leader for smart plugs, often cited for Matter compatibility. | 37% |
| 3 | 35% | ||
| 4 | Frequently cited as a versatile all-rounder for its Decora Smart line. | Frequently cited as a versatile all-rounder for its Decora Smart line. | 32% |
| 5 | A popular Zigbee-based switch for hub-based and no-neutral setups. | A popular Zigbee-based switch for hub-based and no-neutral setups. | 23% |
| 6 | 23% | ||
| 7 | Highlighted as a premium plug for Apple HomeKit and Thread support. | Highlighted as a premium plug for Apple HomeKit and Thread support. | 20% |
| 8 | Once the top mention, now a strong budget-friendly Wi-Fi option. | Once the top mention, now a strong budget-friendly Wi-Fi option. | 19% |
| 9 | Recommended to smart home enthusiasts for advanced features and protocol support. | Recommended to smart home enthusiasts for advanced features and protocol support. | 16% |
| 10 | 13% | ||
| 11 | 13% | ||
| 12 | The go-to simple plug for users deep in the Amazon Alexa ecosystem. | The go-to simple plug for users deep in the Amazon Alexa ecosystem. | 11% |
| 13 | 9% | ||
| 14 | 9% | ||
| 15 | 8% |
Weeks of Aug 10 – Sep 6, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Rankings by topic:
Widest split: Tapo, 24% on ChatGPT Search and 52% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutron Caséta Wireless | 47% | 35% | |
| Tapo | 24% | 52% | |
| TP-Link | 46% | 23% | |
| Leviton | 44% | 18% | |
| Aqara | 28% | 18% | |
| Lutron | 30% | 15% | |
| Eve | 26% | 15% | |
| Kasa Smart | 11% | 28% | |
| Inovelli | 16% | 17% | |
| Sonoff | 7% | 21% |
10% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. youtube.com, reddit.com, nytimes.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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