[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":70},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fU01ud0G4QRAoJ2gAfDI8HTvBWsBwD9_ZJszYWNvDtgM":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"tags":6,"view_count":13,"vote_count":14,"answer_count":15,"has_accepted_answer":16,"accepted_reply_id":17,"created_at":18,"last_activity_at":19,"thumbnail_url":20,"is_technical":21,"has_solution_keywords":16,"related_thread_id":22,"author":23,"author_avatar":24,"body":25,"replies":26},38,"Lutron Clear Connect range reliability",[7,8,9,10,11,12],"lutron-radiora-3","clear-connect","wireless-range","system-design","repeater-placement","mesh-networking",11594,15,7,true,2,"2025-01-21T14:53:49.980664","2025-04-12T14:53:49.980664","https:\u002F\u002Fpicsum.photos\u002Fseed\u002F81b9fe7f3de2dd6e2c8ca25f3c2b57c0\u002F1024\u002F768",false,null,"TechSavvyHomeowner","https:\u002F\u002Fui-avatars.com\u002Fapi\u002F?name=TechSavvyHomeowner&background=random&color=fff&size=256&bold=true","I'm in the planning stages of a whole-home Lutron RadioRA 3 installation and wanted to get some real-world feedback on Clear Connect reliability and range. My home is about 4,500 sq ft spread across two floors plus a finished basement. Construction is fairly standard - wood frame with drywall, though there are a couple of areas with plaster walls from an older addition.\n\nI've read the official specs from Lutron claiming excellent range and reliability, but I'm curious what you all have experienced in practice. How many main repeaters have you typically needed for homes of similar size? Are there any common interference sources I should be aware of during placement?\n\nI'm particularly concerned about reaching devices in the basement and a detached garage that's about 40 feet from the main house. The garage has a small apartment above it that I'd like to include in the system eventually.\n\nAlso wondering if anyone has compared Clear Connect Type X (RadioRA 3) reliability versus the older Type A protocol used in RA2 Select. Is the mesh networking in the newer system noticeably better in practice? Any insight from installers or homeowners who've lived with these systems would be greatly appreciated.",[27,34,40,47,52,58,65],{"id":28,"author":29,"author_avatar":30,"created_at":31,"vote_count":32,"is_accepted":21,"body":33},1,"LutronFanatic","https:\u002F\u002Fui-avatars.com\u002Fapi\u002F?name=LutronFanatic&background=random&color=fff&size=256&bold=true","2025-03-06T14:53:49.980664",5,"Clear Connect is rock solid in my experience. I have a similar sized home and use two main repeaters - one on each floor. Never had a single communication failure in 3 years.",{"id":17,"author":35,"author_avatar":36,"created_at":37,"vote_count":38,"is_accepted":16,"body":39},"HighEndIntegrator","https:\u002F\u002Fui-avatars.com\u002Fapi\u002F?name=HighEndIntegrator&background=random&color=fff&size=256&bold=true","2025-03-13T14:53:49.980664",70,"For 4,500 sq ft across three levels, I'd plan for at least 2-3 main repeaters strategically placed. The Type X protocol in RA3 is significantly improved over Type A - the mesh networking means devices help relay signals to each other, which dramatically improves coverage and reliability. That said, the detached garage is going to be your challenge. 40 feet through open air isn't the issue - it's the wall construction on both buildings that attenuates the signal. I've had success running a dedicated repeater in detached structures, but you'll want to verify signal strength during installation. Consider having your installer do a site survey with test equipment before finalizing repeater locations.",{"id":41,"author":42,"author_avatar":43,"created_at":44,"vote_count":45,"is_accepted":21,"body":46},3,"Ra2SelectUser","https:\u002F\u002Fui-avatars.com\u002Fapi\u002F?name=Ra2SelectUser&background=random&color=fff&size=256&bold=true","2025-03-22T14:53:49.980664",4,"I upgraded from RA2 Select to RadioRA 3 last year. The difference in range and reliability is noticeable, especially in fringe areas of my home. Type X is definitely worth it.",{"id":45,"author":48,"author_avatar":49,"created_at":44,"vote_count":50,"is_accepted":21,"body":51},"DIYSmartHome","https:\u002F\u002Fui-avatars.com\u002Fapi\u002F?name=DIYSmartHome&background=random&color=fff&size=256&bold=true",28,"Watch out for metal HVAC ducts and foil-backed insulation - those killed my signal in certain areas until I repositioned a repeater. Also, some LED drivers can cause interference on similar frequencies.",{"id":32,"author":53,"author_avatar":54,"created_at":55,"vote_count":56,"is_accepted":21,"body":57},"Control4Enthusiast","https:\u002F\u002Fui-avatars.com\u002Fapi\u002F?name=Control4Enthusiast&background=random&color=fff&size=256&bold=true","2025-03-25T14:53:49.980664",8,"We integrate Lutron into most of our Control4 projects and I can confirm Clear Connect is the most reliable wireless lighting protocol available. For the detached garage, you might want to consider running a hardwired connection for a repeater rather than relying purely on RF. This gives you a guaranteed backbone and then the wireless devices in the garage apartment can communicate locally to that repeater. It's a belt-and-suspenders approach but eliminates any concerns about signal degradation through exterior walls.",{"id":59,"author":60,"author_avatar":61,"created_at":62,"vote_count":63,"is_accepted":21,"body":64},6,"HomeAutoGeek","https:\u002F\u002Fui-avatars.com\u002Fapi\u002F?name=HomeAutoGeek&background=random&color=fff&size=256&bold=true","2025-04-04T14:53:49.980664",33,"Plaster walls can be tricky - they often have metal lath behind them that acts like a partial Faraday cage. Make sure at least one repeater is positioned to have line-of-sight to that older addition.",{"id":15,"author":66,"author_avatar":67,"created_at":19,"vote_count":68,"is_accepted":21,"body":69},"LuxuryHomePro","https:\u002F\u002Fui-avatars.com\u002Fapi\u002F?name=LuxuryHomePro&background=random&color=fff&size=256&bold=true",31,"I've installed dozens of RA3 systems and have yet to encounter a reliability issue when properly designed. Your basement should be fine with proper repeater placement on the main floor. For the garage, I echo what others have said - plan for a dedicated repeater there. One tip: mount repeaters high on walls or ceilings when possible, as RF propagates better with elevation and fewer obstructions at that height.",1784825298091]