Myself and the team recently completed a full Lutron RA3 Smart Lighting installation in a 4-bedroom west London house, and it’s totally transformed the property.
The goal was simple:
👉 Make lighting easy and intuitive to use, i.e., not have switches everywhere like the flight deck of a commercial airliner.
💡 The lighting needed to be functional but also make for bespoke ambience settings for both cold winter nights and summer parties.
💡Enable full Lutron App control so the client can control lights when nobody is home
💡Have an “All Off” switch to literally turn of every light in the house when walking out the door
💡For the system to be future proofed and seamlessly dim LED bulbs without flickering
What We Installed
The project formed part of a wider Lutron smart lighting installation designed to future-proof the property while keeping the lighting effortless to use day-to-day.
- Lutron RA3 smart lighting system processor
- Scene-based lighting control throughout the house
- Beautiful brushed brass Keypads throughout the house for main controls alongside numerous remote wireless Pico switches
- Full Integrated garden lighting
- Complete app control
The Big Outcomes For The Client
✔ Seamless dimming (no flicker)🤯. This was driving even mad!
Lighting transitions are smooth, stable and consistent across all rooms — no harsh steps or flickering.
✔ Scene control
We created multiple lighting scenes, including:
- Relax
- Entertain
- Evening
- All Off
- Movie
- Cooking
- Chill Out
So instead of controlling individual lights, the client can control the entire atmosphere with one button. No fiddling with dimmer dials. Just one silent button and the lutron system sets the perfect lighting levels.
✔ “All Off” functionality
One of the most obvious but used features already:
👉 A single button turns off the entire house
Simple, but a huge quality-of-life upgrade. ⬆️
✔ Garden lighting integration 🍀🍀🌸🌷
Outdoor lighting is now:
- Controlled from inside as well as the Lutron App, wireless remote switches
- Included in scenes full alfresco living
- Automated with schedules - this means some lights will automatically work with local sunrise and sunset times or specific hours of the day defined by the client.
✔ App control + scheduling
The client can now:
- Control lighting from anywhere
- Set schedules (morning / evening routines)
- Adjust scenes instantly
The Result
Complete ambience lighting bespoke throughout the house:
- Feels effortless to use
- Enhances the home
- And can easily be expanded in the future
Thinking About Lutron RA3?
If you’re upgrading a home in London, RA3 is one of the best systems available for:
- Retrofit projects
- Smart lighting upgrades
- Whole-home control
Lutron RA3 can be installed without major rewiring and damage to walls and surfaces. Often it can be retrofitted to an existing wiring system.
We install Lutron systems across London and the surrounding areas, including projects in Buckinghamshire and Oxford.
If you’re thinking of upgrading your lighting in the next month or two then contact us for a full appraisal.
We’ve also used similar Lutron-ready lighting approaches in commercial environments, including this London gym LED strip lighting project.
FAQs
What is Lutron RA3?
Lutron RA3 is a premium smart lighting control system that allows homeowners to control lighting scenes, dimming, schedules and automation throughout the home.
Can Lutron RA3 be retrofitted into existing homes?
Yes. Lutron RA3 is ideal for retrofit projects and can often be installed without major rewiring or damage to walls.
Does Lutron RA3 work with LED lighting?
Yes. One of the biggest advantages of Lutron RA3 is smooth, flicker-free dimming with compatible LED lighting.
Can I control Lutron lighting from my phone?
Yes. The Lutron app allows full remote control of lighting, scenes and schedules from anywhere.
What are lighting scenes?
Lighting scenes allow multiple lights to be controlled together with one button press, creating different moods such as Relax, Entertain or Movie mode.
