SI.Fi: Lutron Integration

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Article Links:

• Integrating SIFI with Lutron HomeWorks QS

• Integrating SIFI with Lutron Radio RA2

• Integrating SIFI with Lutron RA2 Select

• SI.Fi Setup

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Integrating SIFI with Lutron HomeWorks QS

1. Understand the Integration

• HomeWorks integrates with Groups of shade motors—not individual motors.

• If single shade control is needed, create a Group with just one motor.

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2. Create Motor Groups

• Go to the SDN tab → Groups tab

• Click the ( + ) Plus icon to create a group

• Add motors by right-clicking them and selecting the desired group name

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3. Configure SIFI for HomeWorks QS

• Go to the SIFI tab → Hover over Lutron menu → Click Setup

• In the LUTRON column:

  • Right-click next to System and select HomeWorks QS

  • Enter the HomeWorks QS Processor IP in ADAPTOR_IP

  • Set Connection to Enable

  • Enter the Login and Password (from your Lutron config)

  • Click Restart to reboot the SIFI

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4. Capture Keypad Devices

• After restart, go to Menu (top right) → Settings → Lutron > Devices

• Press a button on the Lutron keypad

• Quickly click the magnifying glass icon in the ID column

  • If successful, the Device ID will appear

  • Rename it to match the keypad

🔎 Note: This ID identifies the keypad, not the button.

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5. Assign Keypads & Buttons

• Go to Lutron > Tables

• In Lutron ID, right-click and select the keypad from the list

• In Button, enter the button number (use the cheat sheet if needed)

• Set the Action (usually “Press”) and click the Add (↓) icon

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6. Link to Motor Groups

• In the Address column, add the group address:

  • Format: Group1 = 1.1.1, Group2 = 1.1.2, etc. (drop leading zeros)

• In Device, select Motor

• In Command, select the motor action (e.g., “UP”, “DOWN”)

• In Value, optionally enter a percentage (e.g., 40 for 40% open)

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7. Test the Integration

• Press the programmed keypad buttons to test shade group movement

• Confirm UP/DOWN commands work as expected

⚠️ Before starting integration, make sure the SDN system is fully set up, including Telnet usernames and passwords.

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Integrating SIFI with Lutron Radio RA2

1. Access the SI.Fi

• Open a web browser and enter the SIFI IP address

• Go to Menu (top right) → Settings

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2. Create Motor Groups

• Go to SDN tab → Groups tab

• Click the ( + ) Plus icon to create a group

• Right-click each motor to assign it to a group

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3. Configure for Radio RA2

• Go to UAI Plus tab → Lutron > Setup

• In the LUTRON column:

  • Right-click next to System, select RADIORA 2

  • Enter the Processor IP into ADAPTOR_IP

  • Set Connection to Enable

  • Enter Login and Password (from Lutron configuration)

• Click Restart to apply settings and reboot the SIFI

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4. Capture Keypad Devices

• After reboot, go to Menu > Settings > Lutron > Devices

• Press a button on the Lutron keypad

• Quickly click the magnifying glass icon in the ID column

  • If successful, a Device ID will appear in the “Name” column

  • Rename it to match the keypad

🔎 Note: This captures the keypad ID, not the specific button.

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5. Configure Keypad Buttons

• Go to Lutron > Tables

• Under Lutron ID:

  • Right-click and select a previously discovered keypad

• Under Button:

  • Enter the button number and assign an Action (default: “Press”)

  • Click the Add (↓) icon to add the function

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6. Assign Motor Group & Commands

• Address column: Add the Group Address from SDN > Groups

  • Example: Group1 = 1.1.1, Group2 = 1.1.2 (remove leading zeros)

• Device column: Select Motor

• Command column: Select the desired action (e.g., “UP”, “DOWN”)

• Value column (optional): Set a % value for “GOTO” (e.g., 40 for 40%)

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7. Test Functionality

• Press the programmed keypad buttons

• Confirm the assigned shades respond correctly to UP/DOWN commands

⚠️ Reminder: Ensure the full SDN system is set up before integration, including Telnet username and password configuration.

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Integrating SIFI with Lutron RA2 Select

1. Configure the Lutron RA2 Select App

• Launch the Lutron Caséta and RA2 Select App

• Tap the Tools (gear icon) → Go to Advanced / Integration

• Enable Telnet Support
  

⚠️ Note: RA2 Select supports only one Telnet socket. Only one third-party app (like SIFI) can be connected at a time.

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2. Connect to the SIFI Web Interface

• Open a web browser and enter the SIFI IP address

• Go to Menu (top right) → Settings

• Scroll to the Lutron tab and select RadioRA2

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3. Configure RA2 Select Connection

• In the LUTRON column of the setup:

  • Enter the RA2 Select Main Repeater IP Address in ADAPTOR_IP

  • Enter your RA2 LOGIN and PASSWORD

  • Set CONNECTION to ENABLE

• Wait for the Status indicator to show “Connected”

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4. Discover Lutron Devices

• In the SIFI web interface, go to Lutron > Devices

• Press a button on a Lutron device (previously integrated in the Lutron App)

• Quickly click the Spyglass (🔍) icon in the ID column to capture the device

• Repeat for all Lutron devices you want to control with SIFI

✏️ You can rename devices after discovery for easier identification

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5. Program Device Commands

• Go to Lutron > Table

• For each discovered device:

  • Select the Device ID

  • Enter the Button number

  • Assign the desired Motor or Lighting command
    

⚠️ Reminder: The SDN system must be fully set up before integration—including Telnet usernames and passwords.

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