Lutron Caseta integration do I need a smart bridge?

Wow thank you for taking the time to explain that in such a helpful way! That really did help me out a LOT!

I really wanted to go Lutron for all my lighting needs and really think now that I may just pick up a Lutron bridge. The cost isn’t that great and it’s a one time cost. This would give me maybe the best of both worlds and now that smart things and Lutron can talk I could intermesh to 2 systems. I’ll consider this but right now I’m leaning toward running with the Lutron setup. I could always get a few GE switches and add them in the mix down the road on less important devices to see how it really works together. At least now I have a much better grasp on what the deal is between the 2.

Thank you again!