Your Lutron System Deserves Its Next Chapter.

Don't Wait for a Failure. Upgrade Your Lighting & Shading System Now.

The HomeWorks Illumination system that runs every light and shade in your home is reaching end of life. We upgrade it seamlessly.

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The Result

Lighting That Transforms a Home

Every room deserves the perfect scene. With HomeWorks QSX, your lighting and shading work together to create exactly the atmosphere you want — automatically.

Luxury dining room with pendant lighting and ocean views controlled by Lutron HomeWorks

Dining Room

Pendant scenes that set the mood for every occasion

Luxury marble bathroom with recessed lighting controlled by Lutron

Master Bath

Warm ambient lighting for complete relaxation

Modern family room with marble fireplace and warm lighting designed by Lutron

Family Room

Every shelf, every accent — perfectly lit

Home office with Lutron Palladiom roller shades half lowered and designer lighting

Home Office • Automated Shading

Shades that adjust with the sun — glare-free all day

Inside Your Walls

The System in Your Home

These are the components that make up a HomeWorks Illumination system — hidden behind walls and inside utility closets, quietly controlling every light and shade in your home. Each one is engineered by Lutron and critical to your system's operation.

The Risk You're Living With

Illumination systems were designed for a different era. Today, they're vulnerable.

15–30 yrs

Average System Age

0

Replacement Processors Available

100%

Programming Lost if Processor Fails

Single Point of Failure

Your entire system depends on one aging processor. No redundancy.

No Cloud Backup

Programming stored locally on the processor only. No safety net.

Manufacturer Support Ended 2015

No updates, no fixes, no security patches for nine years running.

Vulnerable to Power Surges

A single surge can trigger complete system failure with no recovery.

The Upgrade

HomeWorks QSX replaces Illumination with a modern, cloud-backed architecture designed for the next 20 years.

HomeWorks Illumination

  • Local-only storage. Programming lost if processor dies.
  • No remote access. Control limited to on-site keypads.
  • No voice control. No HomeKit, Alexa, or Google integration.
  • End of life. No updates or security improvements.
  • Limited to 64 zones maximum.

HomeWorks QSX Upgrade

  • Cloud-backed. Programming safely replicated and recoverable.
  • Full remote access. Control from anywhere on any device.
  • Native voice control. Alexa, Google, HomeKit integration standard.
  • Unlimited future. Regular updates and new capabilities.
  • Scales to 10,000 zones. Grow without limits.

The Hardware You'll Love

Sleek Palladiom glass keypads and precision roller shades replace your aging components with modern elegance.

Lutron Palladiom glass keypad with On, Shades, Kitchen Path, and Off scene buttons

Palladiom Glass

Scene keypad with customizable labels

Lutron Palladiom glass keypad horizontal orientation with Suite On, All Shades, Kitchen Path buttons

Palladiom Glass

Available in glass, brass, satin nickel & graphite

Lutron Palladiom roller shade bracket close-up showing precision engineering

Palladiom Roller Shade

Precision-engineered, whisper-quiet operation

Design Freedom

Endless New Keypad Options

Your HomeWorks upgrade unlocks Lutron's full collection of architectural keypads — from flush-mount glass to hand-finished metal toggles.

Available in dozens of finishes, materials, and configurations to match any interior.

Your Upgrade Journey

How It Works

From first call to fully operational — here's exactly what happens when you upgrade your HomeWorks Illumination system.

Remote Assessment
We review your existing HomeWorks Illumination setup over a video call. You'll walk us through your home's keypads, processor location, and shade motors. We identify every zone, every circuit, and every integration — so the upgrade plan is precise from day one.
~ 1 Hour • No On-Site Visit Needed
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Remote Assessment
We review your existing HomeWorks Illumination setup over a video call. You'll walk us through your home's keypads, processor location, and shade motors. We identify every zone, every circuit, and every integration — so the upgrade plan is precise from day one.
~ 1 Hour • No On-Site Visit Needed
02
Custom Design & Engineering
Our Lutron-certified engineers design your HomeWorks QSX system layout. We maximize your existing wiring to minimize construction, map every lighting scene and shade preset to the new platform, and configure cloud backup, app access, and voice control preferences before a single wire is touched.
1–2 Weeks • Delivered as a Full Blueprint
Professional Installation
Our installers swap processors, dimmers, and modules in your electrical panels — most of the heavy work happens there, not in your living spaces. Keypads are updated or replaced. Shade motors are re-paired. Your lighting scenes are programmed and tested room by room before we hand you the keys.
3–5 Days On-Site • Minimal Disruption
03
Professional Installation
Our installers swap processors, dimmers, and modules in your electrical panels — most of the heavy work happens there, not in your living spaces. Keypads are updated or replaced. Shade motors are re-paired. Your lighting scenes are programmed and tested room by room before we hand you the keys.
3–5 Days On-Site • Minimal Disruption
04
Training & Lifetime Support
We walk you and your family through the Lutron app, voice commands, and new keypad functions. You'll get a personalized quick-start guide. After activation, we provide ongoing remote support — firmware updates, scene adjustments, and troubleshooting are a phone call away. Forever.
Ongoing • Remote Support Included

Assessment to activation: 6–8 weeks for most homes.

Emergency upgrades available for failed systems — we prioritize getting your home back online.

Why Boston Automations

What You Get

This isn't just a hardware swap. It's a full-service transformation of how your home's lighting and shading operates — engineered by Lutron's top-certified team.

Lutron-Certified Engineers

Your system is designed and installed by engineers who hold the highest Lutron certifications, including Ketra — reserved for fewer than 50 firms nationwide.

Existing Wiring Preserved

We reuse your home's existing low-voltage wiring wherever possible. That means no drywall damage, no repainting, and no construction crews in your living spaces.

Full App & Voice Control

Control every light and shade from the Lutron app on your phone. Works with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit out of the box. Set scenes from anywhere in the world.

Automatic Cloud Backup

Your scenes, schedules, and configurations are backed up to Lutron's cloud automatically. If hardware ever needs replacement, your programming is restored instantly — no reprogramming.

Exclusive Pricing: 10–20% Off

As Lutron's authorized upgrade partner, we offer pricing 10–20% below standard retail. Your exact discount is calculated during the system assessment based on your home's configuration.

Lifetime Remote Support

Scene adjustments, firmware updates, seasonal schedule changes, troubleshooting — all handled remotely, included with every upgrade. Your system stays current for years to come.

No obligation. We'll assess your system and provide a detailed scope and price.

Behind the Walls

The Finished Install

Clean, organized, and built to last. Every HomeWorks QSX installation is engineered for reliability and easy future maintenance.

Lutron HomeWorks QSX lighting panel with organized dimming modules and processors

HomeWorks QSX Lighting Panel

Dimming and switching modules — organized, labeled, accessible

Close-up of Lutron QSX dimming modules with color-coded wiring

Module Detail

Precision wiring, every circuit labeled

Lutron HomeWorks QSX shading panel with shade processors and network cabling

HomeWorks QSX Shading Panel

Dedicated shade processors with network backbone

Lutron HomeWorks QSX lighting enclosure with organized modules and color-coded wiring

HomeWorks QSX Enclosure

Every module, every wire — engineered for decades of reliable operation

After the Upgrade

Your Home, in Your Pocket

With HomeWorks QSX, your system joins the modern era. The Lutron app puts complete control of every light and shade at your fingertips — from your couch or from across the world.

Lutron Mobile App

Adjust any light or shade from anywhere. Create scenes that set the perfect mood with one tap. Schedule automations for sunrise, sunset, or any time of day.

Voice Control

"Alexa, set the living room to movie night." Works natively with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit — no bridges or extra hardware required.

Cloud-Backed Security

Your entire configuration is backed up automatically. If hardware ever needs replacement, your scenes, schedules, and preferences restore instantly — no reprogramming from scratch.

Automated Schedules

Lights that adjust with the sun. Shades that lower at dusk. Scenes that activate when you arrive home. Set it once — it runs forever.

Lutron mobile app showing room controls, shade positions, and lighting scenes on three iPhones

Trusted by Homeowners

When our processor failed unexpectedly, Boston Automations had us back online within a week. The entire upgrade was seamless.

Sarah Mitchell

Greenwich, Connecticut

We built our home in 2005 with a custom Lutron Illumination system and it ran flawlessly for twenty years. We didn't wait for it to fail — we upgraded proactively, and the transition to HomeWorks QSX was completely seamless. Boston Automations made it effortless.

The McDonough Family

Massachusetts

They integrated our shades, lighting, and pool systems across the entire estate. The whole home feels truly smart now.

Michael Hartley

Atherton, California

Frequently Asked

How long is the installation?

Typically 3–5 days on-site. We schedule work during hours that work for you, and most technical work happens off-peak or remotely.

Do you use my existing wiring?

Yes. HomeWorks QSX is designed to leverage existing Illumination wiring. In most cases, we reuse your current infrastructure, which minimizes disruption and cost.

What if I have zones beyond 64?

HomeWorks QSX supports up to 10,000 zones. If your estate is larger, we can design a modular system that grows with you indefinitely.

Can I control it from my phone?

Yes. HomeWorks QSX includes a native app for iOS and Android. Control lighting, shades, and other systems from anywhere in the world.

Does it work with Alexa and Google Home?

Yes. HomeWorks QSX integrates natively with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. Voice control is included standard.

What kind of warranty do you offer?

Full 5-year parts and labor warranty on all HomeWorks QSX hardware and installation. Lutron provides 10-year manufacturer coverage.

Will my system be secure?

HomeWorks QSX uses industry-standard encryption and authentication. All cloud data is end-to-end encrypted. Regular security updates are deployed automatically.

Resources

Learn More

In-depth guides about your HomeWorks Illumination system, upgrade options, and what to expect.

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