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Lutron RadioRA Classic support in the Poconos
RadioRA Classic — the original RadioRA from the late 1990s — was one of the first wireless whole-home lighting systems, and many Pocono homes still have it. It is no longer sold, replacement parts are increasingly hard to find, and it is not compatible with RadioRA 2 or RadioRA 3, so when it fails the path is a new Lutron system rather than a part swap. The wiring in the walls stays: a modern system goes in switch box by switch box.
At a glance
What the Lutron RadioRA Classic is.
- Models
- RadioRA (original), RA- series dimmers and keypads
- Sold
- Late 1990s to 2000s
- Status
- End of life
- Software
- Not compatible with RadioRA 2 or RadioRA 3.
- Replaced by
- RadioRA 2, then RadioRA 3
- Our relationship
- Authorized Lutron dealer
How to tell
You probably have one if…
- Dimmers and keypads with model numbers beginning RA- printed on the device behind the faceplate.
- Master keypads with buttons labeled by room or scene, usually by the main entry.
- Lighting installed roughly 1998 to 2010, before phone apps were part of it.
What we see
What goes wrong.
- A dimmer fails and the replacement is unavailable or costs more than it should.
- Master keypads that no longer control the rooms they are labeled for.
- No phone app, no voice control, and no way to check the house remotely.
Your options
What we would do about it.
Cost. A typical whole-home Lutron system in a 3,000 sq ft lake house lands between $8,000 and $20,000 installed, depending on how many loads get dimmed and how many keypads replace them. More on Lighting Control
Can RadioRA Classic dimmers work with RadioRA 2 or RadioRA 3?
No. They use a different radio system and cannot be mixed. Replacement means new dimmers and keypads, installed on the existing wiring.
Does replacing RadioRA mean opening walls?
In almost every case, no. New dimmers and keypads go into the same switch boxes on the same wiring.
Do you service the Lutron RadioRA Classic in my area?
Yes. We are based in Pocono Pines and work on Lutron systems throughout the Poconos and Northeastern PA, including Pocono Pines, Lake Naomi, Lake Harmony, Lake Wallenpaupack, Hawley, Lake Ariel. Call (267) 719-3598 or book a walkthrough.
Where we service it
Lutron across the 570.
Other Lutron hardware
Next step
Start with a walkthrough.
We come out, look at the house, and tell you what is worth doing and what is not. No pressure, no package deals, and a written scope before anyone spends anything.