Lutron Reveals Game-Changing RadioRA 3 for 2022

In a quarter that’s been plagued by supply chain issues and an ongoing pandemic, Lutron’s announcement of their new RadioRA 3 Control System brought with it some much-needed excitement for the industry. Ten years in the making, RadioRA 3 is scheduled to make its debut in January and Lutron has promised the system is a total game-changer. So what’s new? Read on to learn more about the highly-anticipated product line.

 Pros will find the all-in-one processor for RadioRA 3 a life-changer for system set up and installation. The new, more powerful processor combines the functionality of the main repeater and connect bridge of RadioRA 2. It comes with new QuickFind software built-in, which makes locating the processor on the home network during setup much easier. And, it’s Powered by PoE (power over ethernet), so it can be placed centrally in the home without the need for a nearby outlet. It’s recess, shelf, and junction box-mountable for a clean finish and to help keep it protected. Each processor controls up to 200 Lutron devices** with Lutron’s ultra-reliable ClearConnect® RF technology. Coming soon — the ability to pair two RA 3 processors to create 1 system of up to 400 devices. 

PoE-enabled router unavailable? Not to worry – the processor kit is sold with the PoE injector included, plus a shelf mount and ethernet cables.

**Up to 200 new RadioRA 3 devices (dimmers, keypads, switches) + 200 compatible RadioRA 2 & RA2 Select devices.

 With its new simplified software, RadioRA 3 will save installers valuable time. Pros can now easily manage device count across the total system — no more assigning rooms to individual repeaters. Create floor, room or sub-room hierarchies so the design is intuitive to your clients and reduces data entry by applying programming across devices with one click. Upgrading an RA2 system? Easily convert the existing RadioRA 2 programming to the new RadioRA 3 processor with only a few clicks. 

 With the new app-based editing features, installers are able to do job site refinements in real time with clients, avoiding unnecessary call backs later. And, Lutron says it’s simple for installers to make changes for their clients post-install with RA 3’s new remote service programming feature. 

 Lutron already works with more connected brands than any other dedicated lighting control system on the market today. Now, RadioRA 3 takes integration to another level. RA3 comes with Lutron’s LEAP API which embeds system programming directly in the top control brands’ design software, saving hours of programming time. 

 RadioRA 3 connects with Control4, Crestron, Elan, RTI, Savant, URC, and other major control systems. It also supports integration with all the top smart home brand homeowners ask for — including Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Ring Doorbell, Sonos and more. Sync lights with other smart home products so that lighting matches temperature, music and more — for custom comfort levels, all in one place.