FAQs for Lutron HomeWorks™ Systems and Installation in South and Central Florida
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Can an older HomeWorks system be upgraded to HomeWorks QSX?
Yes. Many older Lutron HomeWorks systems can be upgraded to HomeWorks QSX, but the scope depends heavily on the generation of the HomeWorks system and the equipment already installed in the home. For example, Lutron provides documented upgrade paths for both HomeWorks QS and older HomeWorks Illumination systems. Existing QS...
Should lighting control be handled by Lutron or my home automation system?
In a professionally designed smart home, it usually isn't an either-or decision. Lutron can serve as the dedicated lighting and shading control system, while Crestron, Control4, or Savant provides broader whole-home automation. The two systems are integrated so they feel like one experience to the homeowner. This approach allows Lutron...
What is a Lutron Platinum Dealer and why does it matter?
A Lutron Platinum Dealer has achieved a high level of standing within Lutron's professional dealer program, reflecting substantial experience with Lutron systems. For homeowners planning sophisticated lighting and shading, the designation is an important indicator that they are working with a company that has made a significant commitment to Lutron...
Does Lutron HomeWorks work during a Florida power outage?
Not by itself. Like any hardwired lighting control system, Lutron HomeWorks requires electrical power to operate. If a Florida home loses utility power and has no backup power source, the HomeWorks processors, lighting loads, keypads, and other powered components will not continue operating normally. The important distinction is between a...
What is Natural Show, and why does it require Lutron HomeWorks?
Natural Show is a Lutron intelligent lighting feature that automatically changes the color temperature and intensity of electric light throughout the day to complement the natural progression of daylight. Mornings can begin with warmer, softer light, transition to brighter and cooler light around midday, and return to warmer, lower light...
What is the difference between HomeWorks and RadioRA 3?
Lutron HomeWorks and RadioRA 3 are both professionally installed lighting control systems, but they are designed for different levels of scale, customization, and architectural integration. HomeWorks QSX is Lutron's flagship residential control system, designed for luxury homes and larger, more sophisticated projects. It supports both wired and wireless devices, significantly...
How is Lutron HomeWorks different from smart lighting?
Lutron HomeWorks QSX is Lutron's flagship residential control system; a professionally installed, wired and wireless hybrid platform that provides centralized, conditionally programmed control of every lighting circuit, motorized shade, and integrated system in a home. It is not a consumer product. It requires a trained and authorized dealer to design,...
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