Anyone using Lutron RA2 Select? My own RA2 set up

shahedz

I've just placed an order. I was considering lightwave RF but then stumbled across this.

I loved the old Grafik eye when I had it in my old house but didn't have it in my new house.

I've been looking for a smart solution and this stood out.

Although more expensive then Lightwave I have gone with this for the integration of scenes with Sonos and Honeywell Thermostats.

Also i liked the fact it does Geo fencing and also simulates occupancy when you're away. The app looks really good and straight forward to set up.

Looking forward to getting it.

Anyone already using it?

shahedz

         Starter kit has arrived.

Will be ordering more dimmers and switches over up coming weeks.

First thoughts are the hub/repeater is tiny.

I wish it was white as I would like to mount this in a more central location rather than have it sitting in my server rack as the radius it can operate in is only guaranteed for 9 meters.

Switches all have the look and feel of Lutron quality.

Munzz

Eager to see your updates on this, I’m swaying towards Lightwave but keen to see first hand feedback on your setup. Where did you purchase from?

shahedz

I bought mine from trading depot , starter kit is £460 where every where else’s it’s £560.

I was actually about to buy lightwave rf too, by then saw this and although a bit quicker prefer the flexibility and integration Lutron offers.

Will update this thread as I go along .

Munzz

Great, will take a look.

My initial attraction to Lightwave was the switches, it appears Lutron has a similar remote/switch to Hue. What would you do with your original switches?

I’m keen to retain my switches, or at least replace with a Lutron alternative, how are you planning to deal with yours?

shahedz

yes Lutron, is all in line dimmers so no physical switches just remotes.

I will using blanking plates to go over my existing 4 gang switches and will use the Lutron banking plates for the single ones.

This way I can always retrofit the switches if I need to.  I will then stick to the Pico scene remotes where the switches were.

I'm comfortable with being reliant on Lutron as I have had their products before and they're so reliable.

If i lose the internet connection. I can still control the lights inside the house using the remotes or app .

I like the numerous remotes you can get for the Lutron. There is a home /away switch and i hope this mean i will be able to press it which will turn off my heating, lights and stick them on simulation after sunrise and also turn my security alarm on should i upgrade to one that works with it in the future.

Munzz

You’re really making my decision a lot harder now!

Do they offer any switch type products that completely replace the switch but look good too!?

I don’t fancy using a blanking plate, there’s just something about them!

shahedz

They sell plates in which one or two Pico remote fits which completely fit in replacement of a single switch (its not hardwired ) but none that would cover a double switch plate (the four gang ) ones.

shahedz

@Munzz

I asked Lutron about what would happen in the event of a hub faliure. This was the reply which is brillaint in my opinon.

The Pico Remote Control talks directly to the In-Line Dimmer or In-Line Switch once programmed via the Hub. The scene settings are saved within the In-Line Dimmer or In-Line Switch therefore in the event of a loss of internet or Hub failure the lighting system will work as normal within the house if controlled via a Pico. What the user cannot do in this situation is control their lighting via an app or 3rd party smart device e.g. Amazon Alexa etc.

This makes me feel more confident about the lack of a hardwired switched. As the chances of a hub and PICO remote/switch failing are quite low and most of my rooms will have at least two PICOs to control the lights.

shahedz

@Munzz Lutron also do a cover that incoporates 3 switches that over a standard double socket swtich