RadioRA 3

Natural Light Optimization (NLO) automatically positions Lutron shades throughout the day in response to the calculated solar position. This feature gives occupants a comfortable and productive visual environment that reduces glare, saves energy, and maximizes the available views. 

NLO launched in HomeWorks QSX and RadioRA3 in 2019 with the introduction of horizontal tilt blinds. The feature was then expanded to include additional shade types including a variety of roller shade types. At this time the software was enhanced to include re-usable shows and programming templates. 

Shade Types Supported by NLO

• Sivoia QS Wood Blind (Venetians)
• Sivoia QS Wireless Wood Blind (Venetian)
• Tilt Only Triathlon Wireless Wood Blind
• Palladiom Wired Roller Shades*
• Sivoia QS Wireless Palladiom Roller Shades*
• Palladiom Wire Free Battery Roller Shades*
• Sivoia QS Roller Roller Shades*
• Sivioa QS Wireless Roller Shades*
• Triathlon Select Roller Shades*
• Triathlon Honeycomb Shades*
• Triathlon Wireless Roller Shades*
• Triathlon Roman Shades*
• Sivoia QS Roman Shades*
• Sivoia QS Wireless Roman Shades*

*Indicates newly supported shade type.

Shade Types Not Supported by NLO 

• Horizontal Sheer Blinds
• Tension Shades
  • Bottom-up Shades
  • Skylight Shades
• Draperies 
• Kirbe Drapery
• Projection Screens

Natural Light Optimization Programming

Click the image below to launch the Natural Light Optimization Programming course from the Lutron Lighting Control Institute (LCI):

Viewing an NLO Schedule

1. Open the Lutron app.

2. Tap on the Schedules tab.

3. Select Natural Light Optimization.

4. Tap View Activity > under the name of the Area 

Note: NLO automations can be enabled/disabled on an area-by-area basis

This brings up today's schedule of NLO shade motion activity for the selected area. 

Expanding each event reveals details on each shade's position due to NLO at that time

Note: The NLO timeline does display shade movements due to scheduled timeclock events or button presses.

Disabling an NLO Automation

1. Open the Lutron app

2. Tap on the Schedules tab.

3. Select Natural Light Optimization.

4. Toggle an Area's slider to the Off position to disable that Area's NLO. 

5. Tap Save / Done in the top right corner.