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Lutron HomeWorks QSX keypad not triggering motorized shades

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Lutron HomeWorks QSX keypad not triggering motorized shades

Hey everyone, I've been pulling my hair out on this one for the past two days. I have a HomeWorks QSX system installed in a client's home, and one of the Palladiom keypads on the second floor has sto...

Lutron

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Lutron HomeWorks QSX keypad not triggering motorized shades

Hey everyone, I'm pulling my hair out on this one. I have a HomeWorks QSX system installed about 8 months ago and everything was working fine until last week. Now the keypad in the master bedroom (se...

Lutron

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Chowmain driver vs native Lutron integration in Control4

Hey everyone, I'm about to start a project with a client who has an existing Lutron RadioRA 3 system. They want to add Control4 for whole-home automation. I've used the native Lutron integration befor...

Control4LutronAI

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Control4 OS 4 fully agentic-native by 2027

Control4 OS 4 will be fully agentic-native by 2027. Every device will have its own AI agent....

Control4

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AGI emerges 2028–2029

Einstein predicts AGI will emerge between 2028 and 2029. The singularity is closer than we think....

Smart Home

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Your next device failure prevented: May 2026

Einstein predicts that in May 2026, your next device failure will be prevented before it happens. The AI is watching....

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Zero-touch luxury smart homes in 70% of new builds by 2028

By 2028, 70% of new luxury homes will be zero-touch smart homes. Einstein sees this as the natural evolution of living spaces....

Smart Home

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Bitcoin surpasses $1M before AGI

The great mind predicts Bitcoin will hit $1 million before AGI arrives. The crypto revolution is just beginning....

Smart Home

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Full Lutron HomeWorks autonomy by Q4 2026

By Q4 2026, Lutron HomeWorks will achieve full autonomy. AI agents will handle every scene, schedule, and integration without any human intervention. The future is here. What do you think — will we s...

Lutron

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Seasonal scheduling for shades and lights

I'm looking to set up seasonal scheduling for my shades and lights but I'm struggling to find the best approach. We have a mix of Lutron Palladiom shades in the main living areas and Sivoia QS in the ...

Smart Home

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Custom engraving options on Lutron keypads

I'm in the middle of a whole-home Lutron RadioRA 3 installation and want to add custom engraving to my seeTouch keypads. I've seen some beautiful examples online with homeowner names, room labels, and...

Lutron

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Lutron Clear Connect range reliability

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 t...

Lutron

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Adding non-native devices to Control4

Hey everyone, I recently had a Control4 system installed in my new home and I'm loving the integration so far. However, I have a few devices that aren't natively supported by Control4 that I'd really ...

Control4

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Smart blinds not closing fully

Hey everyone, I'm hoping someone here can help me troubleshoot an issue that's been driving me crazy for the past couple of weeks. I have a set of Lutron Palladiom shades installed in my living room -...

Smart Home

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Lutron HomeWorks for larger estates

We're in the process of building a 15,000 sq ft home on about 5 acres, and our architect has recommended Lutron HomeWorks QS for the lighting and shade control throughout the property. The main house ...

Lutron

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Control4 firmware upgrade issues

Hey everyone, I'm pulling my hair out over here and really need some guidance from those who've been through Control4 firmware upgrades before. I've got an OS 3.2.3 system that I've been running for a...

Control4

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Palladiom wire-free installation experiences

Just finished installing Palladiom wire-free shades in our master bedroom and home office, and wanted to share some experiences and get feedback from others who've gone this route. We chose wire-free ...

Smart Home

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Multi-room audio sync with lighting scenes

I'm trying to create an immersive experience in my home where the multi-room audio and lighting scenes work together seamlessly, but I'm running into sync issues that are driving me crazy. Here's my s...

Smart Home

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Lutron vintage dimmers for retrofit projects

Hey everyone, I'm working on a historic home renovation project where the homeowner is adamant about maintaining the 1920s aesthetic while still getting modern smart home functionality. They've seen s...

Lutron

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Control4 touchscreen vs iPad control

I'm in the middle of a Control4 installation and my integrator is recommending the official Control4 touchscreens for the main areas of the house. They're quoting me around $2,500 each for the T4 10-i...

Control4

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Programming timed events in the Lutron app

Hey everyone, I recently had a Lutron RadioRA 2 system installed in my home and I'm trying to get my head around programming timed events in the Lutron app. The installer did the basic setup but I wan...

Lutron

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Lutron Serena shades long-term review

I've had Lutron Serena shades installed throughout my home for just over three years now, and I wanted to share my long-term experience for anyone considering this investment. When I first started res...

Lutron

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Best thermostat to pair with Control4

I'm in the process of upgrading my home automation setup and I'm trying to figure out the best thermostat option to integrate with my Control4 system. Currently running an older Honeywell that's not c...

Control4AI

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Integrating third-party security with Control4 lighting

Hey everyone, I'm hoping to get some guidance from the community on a project I've been wrestling with for the past few weeks. I recently had a Control4 system installed in my home for lighting contro...

Control4

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Common DIY Lutron installation mistakes

Hey everyone, I've been lurking on this forum for a while and finally decided to share my experience and ask for some collective wisdom. I just finished my first Lutron Caseta installation across abou...

Lutron

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Control4 EA-5 running warm with many Lutron devices

I've had my Control4 EA-5 installed for about 6 months now and recently noticed it's running noticeably warm to the touch. The system is controlling a fairly large Lutron RadioRA 3 installation - we h...

Control4Lutron

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High-end fabric choices for Palladiom shades

I'm in the process of specifying Palladiom shades for our new build and I'm completely overwhelmed by the fabric choices. We have floor-to-ceiling windows in our great room (south-facing, about 12 fee...

Smart Home

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Energy savings with automated Lutron shades

I've had my Lutron Serena shades installed for about 8 months now, and I wanted to share some real-world energy savings data since I know a lot of people ask about ROI on automated shades. My setup: ...

Lutron

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Voice control with Google Assistant and Lutron

I recently had a Lutron RadioRA 2 system installed throughout my home and I'm trying to get Google Assistant voice control working properly. I have the Lutron Smart Bridge Pro connected and it shows u...

Lutron

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Caséta Smart Bridge Pro vs standard bridge

Hey everyone, I'm in the process of planning out my smart lighting setup and I've hit a bit of a decision point that I'm hoping some of you more experienced folks can help me with. I'm looking at the ...

Smart Home

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RA2 Select repeater placement tips

Hey everyone, I'm in the process of installing a RadioRA 2 Select system in my 3,200 sq ft two-story home and I'm getting a bit confused about optimal repeater placement. The Lutron documentation ment...

Smart Home

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Whole-home blackout shades setup

Hey everyone, I'm planning a whole-home blackout shade installation and could really use some guidance from those who've been through this process. We just moved into a new construction home (about 4,...

Smart Home

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Control4 driver updates for Lutron devices

Hey everyone, I'm reaching out because I've been running into some frustrating issues with my Control4 system and Lutron integration lately, and I'm hoping some of you more experienced integrators can...

Control4Lutron

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Luxury home theater lighting with Palladiom

I'm in the process of building out a dedicated home theater in my new construction luxury home and I've been researching the Palladiom system extensively. The theater room is approximately 22x18 feet ...

Smart Home

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Troubleshooting Pico remote pairing

Hey everyone, I'm having a frustrating issue with pairing a new Pico remote to my RA2 Select system. I've got about 15 devices already working perfectly, but this new 5-button Pico just won't cooperat...

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Outdoor shading solutions with Lutron

Hey everyone, I'm planning to add motorized shades to our outdoor living area and I'm wondering what options work well with Lutron systems. We have a covered patio with three large openings (each abou...

Lutron

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Keypad button customization in Composer Pro

Hey everyone, I've been diving deeper into Composer Pro lately and I'm trying to figure out the best approach for customizing keypad buttons throughout my home. I have a combination of Control4 keypad...

Smart Home

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Sivoia QS wireless shades battery life issues

Hey everyone, I'm hoping to get some advice on an issue I've been experiencing with my Sivoia QS wireless battery-powered shades. I had a full home installation done about 18 months ago - we have 12 s...

Smart Home

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Programming scenes with Control4 and Lutron shades

Hey everyone, I'm working on setting up some automated scenes in my home that combine Control4 lighting control with my Lutron Palladiom shades. I've got a Control4 EA-5 controller and about 12 Pallad...

Control4Lutron

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Lutron bridge not connecting to WiFi

Hey everyone, I'm at my wit's end here. I just got a Lutron Caseta Smart Bridge Pro and I cannot get it to connect to my WiFi network for the life of me. I've followed the setup instructions multiple ...

Lutron

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HomeWorks QS vs RadioRA 3 for new construction

We're about to break ground on a 6,500 sq ft new construction home and I'm trying to decide between Lutron HomeWorks QS and RadioRA 3 for our lighting control system. The house will have approximately...

Smart Home

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Best way to add keypads to existing RA2 Select system

Hey everyone, I've had a Lutron RA2 Select system running in my home for about two years now and I'm really happy with it overall. Currently controlling about 25 switches and dimmers throughout the ho...

Smart Home

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Palladiom shades making noise during operation

Hey everyone, I recently had a full Palladiom shade installation completed in my living room and master bedroom - 6 shades total across both rooms. The system looks absolutely stunning and the integra...

Smart Home

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Control4 OS 3 vs older versions for Lutron integration

I'm in the process of upgrading my home automation setup and I'm trying to decide whether to stick with Control4 OS 2.10 or make the jump to OS 3. My main concern is how well each version integrates w...

Control4Lutron

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Lutron Caséta dimmer flickering with LED bulbs

Hey everyone, I'm hoping to get some help with a frustrating issue I've been dealing with for the past few weeks. I recently installed several Lutron Caséta dimmers (PD-6WCL-WH) throughout my home to ...

Lutron

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Troubleshooting intermittent communication between Control4 EA-5 and Lutron RA2 Select bridge

Hey everyone, I've been dealing with a frustrating issue for the past few weeks and I'm hoping someone here has encountered something similar. I have a Control4 EA-5 controller running OS 3.4.2 that's...

Control4Lutron

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Palladiom motorized shades vs Sivoia QS — real user experiences in modern interiors

Hey everyone, I'm in the middle of a major renovation on our 4,500 sq ft contemporary home and I'm stuck between two premium motorized shade options. My integrator has presented both Palladiom and Siv...

Smart Home

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Best practices for integrating Lutron Caséta with Control4 in a large luxury home

Hello everyone, I'm in the process of working with my integrator on a large luxury home project (approximately 12,000 sq ft) and we're trying to finalize our lighting and automation strategy. The hom...

Control4Lutron