Lutron Lumaris - Intelligent Tape Light & Downlights for Every Layer of Your Home | VIP Smart Homes
Under the Cabinets. Inside the Cove. Everywhere Light Should Be.
Under the cabinets. Inside the cove. Along the toe kick. Behind the mirror. Under the stairs. These are the places where standard lighting doesn't reach, and where Lumaris transforms a home from well-lit to beautifully lit.
Lumaris is Lutron's intelligent lighting family: tape light and recessed downlights engineered from the ground up to work natively with RadioRA 3 and HomeWorks. No third-party controllers. No compatibility workarounds. No separate apps. Your tape light responds to the same keypads, scenes, and schedules as every other Lutron device in your home.
Available in tunable white (1,800K-4,000K) and full-color RGB + tunable white, Lumaris covers everything from warm ambient accents to saturated color for entertaining, all with 90+ CRI, flicker-free dimming to 0.1%, and the reliability Lutron is known for.
Two Tape Lights. Every Shade of White and Every Color You Can Imagine.
Lumaris tape light comes in two versions. Both native to your Lutron system, both field-cuttable, both delivering 90+ CRI and flicker-free dimming to 0.1%. The difference is color.
Lumaris Tunable White Tape Light
A 2-channel LED tape light that delivers tunable white light from 1,800K to 4,000K, the full range from deep warm candlelight to bright afternoon sun. Control intensity and color temperature independently, or use warm dim mode to mimic the natural dimming curve of an incandescent bulb. Program it to shift automatically throughout the day. Cool and energizing in the morning, warm and relaxing by evening.
Available in 16.4-foot and 98.4-foot rolls, field-cuttable to 2-inch segments. Each wireless controller handles up to 16.4 feet of tape via Lutron's Clear Connect RF. Completely wireless.
Best for: Under-cabinet lighting, cove lighting, toe kicks, stair treads, bookshelf accents, and any architectural detail where you want natural-feeling white light that responds to your scenes and schedules.
Lumaris RGB + Tunable White Tape Light
Everything the tunable white version does, plus 16.7 million colors. This 5-channel LED tape light combines full-spectrum RGB with precision-tuned white light (1,800K-4,000K) in a single tape. Switch from saturated color for a party to natural white light for everyday living, all from the same installation, controlled by the same keypad, the same app, the same scene.
Runs up to 32.8 feet per multi-channel wireless controller, delivering 200 lumens per foot. Field-cuttable every 4 inches with pre-soldered wires for easy connection.
Best for: Bar and wine room backlighting, entertainment areas, media rooms, holiday accent lighting, children's rooms, and anywhere you want full-color light on demand without sacrificing everyday white light quality.Lumaris Downlights That Match Your Tape Light From the Ceiling
Lumaris isn't just tape light anymore. Lutron now offers a complete family of tunable white recessed downlights that share the same 1,800K-4,000K range and 90+ CRI as Lumaris tape, so your ceiling light and your accent light match perfectly. No color mismatches between layers. One family. One look.
Canless Remodeler Downlight
A fully integrated, IC-rated canless downlight that installs through finished ceilings without opening walls or removing drywall. Available with 3-inch and 4-inch apertures in white or black trim. Delivers 800 lumens of tunable white light with the same 1,800K-4,000K range as all Lumaris products. The wireless controller is built in. It connects directly to your RadioRA 3 or HomeWorks system via Clear Connect RF.
Best for: Existing homes, kitchen renovations, bathroom upgrades, and any finished ceiling where you want intelligent tunable white light without construction.
Retrofit Downlight: Upgrade Your Existing Cans
Already have recessed cans in your ceiling? The Lumaris retrofit downlight drops into your existing IC-rated or non-IC-rated housing, giving you tunable white light without replacing any ceiling infrastructure. Available with 3-inch and 4-inch apertures, it transforms standard fixed-color cans into intelligent, tunable fixtures that respond to your Lutron system.
Best for: Homes with existing recessed lighting that want to upgrade to tunable white without replacing housings or cutting new holes.Why Lumaris Instead of a Third-Party Tape Light
There are thousands of LED tape lights on the market. Most are cheap, unreliable, and require a separate driver, a third-party controller, and a lot of hope that it all works together. Lumaris is different because it was designed as a complete system, not a collection of parts from different manufacturers.
No Third-Party Controllers
The Lumaris wireless controller is custom-engineered by Lutron with integrated LED drivers. One component replaces what normally takes three or four separate boxes from different brands.
No Control Wires
Lumaris communicates via Lutron's Clear Connect RF, the same dedicated wireless technology used by RadioRA 3 and HomeWorks. No pulling wire to a switch box. No cutting walls for a controller.
Native System Integration
Your Lumaris tape light and downlights respond to the same keypads, scenes, schedules, and automation rules as your dimmers, shades, and thermostats. A "Dinner" scene dims the overhead lights, lowers the shades, and shifts your under-cabinet tape light to warm 2,200K, all from one button.
Flicker-Free Dimming to 0.1%
Most LED tape lights start flickering below 10% brightness. Lumaris dims smoothly and continuously all the way down to 0.1%, practically invisible, with zero flicker.
90+ CRI Across the Range
Colors, finishes, and food look natural and accurate under Lumaris light. Most budget tape lights score below 80 CRI, which makes everything look slightly gray or washed out.
Tested End-to-End
Every Lumaris wireless controller is tested by Lutron before it leaves the facility. The tape, the controller, and the power supply are designed as a matched system, not a guess-and-check from three different Amazon listings.
Common Questions About Lumaris
What is the difference between Lumaris Tunable White and Lumaris RGB + Tunable White?
The tunable white version produces white light from 1,800K to 4,000K. The RGB + tunable white version does everything the tunable white does, plus adds 16.7 million colors for accent, entertainment, and creative lighting effects. Both deliver 90+ CRI and flicker-free dimming to 0.1%.
Does Lumaris work with RadioRA 3?
Yes. Lumaris is one of the few Lutron intelligent lighting products that works with both RadioRA 3 and HomeWorks QSX. There are separate wireless controller models for each system, but the tape light itself is universal.
How long can a single run of Lumaris tape light be?
Tunable white tape runs up to 16.4 feet per wireless controller. RGB + tunable white runs up to 32.8 feet per multi-channel controller. For longer runs, additional controllers and power supplies can be added.
Can Lumaris tape light be cut to fit?
Yes. Tunable white tape is field-cuttable every 2 inches. RGB + tunable white tape is cuttable every 4 inches. Pre-soldered wires make reconnection straightforward.
Does Lumaris need a separate driver or controller?
No. The Lumaris wireless controller has integrated LED drivers, replacing what would normally require multiple separate components from third-party systems. It connects to your Lutron system via Clear Connect RF with no control wires needed.
Can Lumaris shift color temperature automatically throughout the day?
Yes. With RadioRA 3, Lumaris supports Day/Night mode for automatic color temperature shifts based on time of day. With HomeWorks, it supports Natural Show, Lutron's most advanced circadian feature.
What are the Lumaris downlight options?
Lumaris downlights are available as canless remodeler (for finished ceilings), retrofit (for existing cans), and canless new construction (for open framing). Available in 3-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch apertures with white or black trim.
How does Lumaris compare to Ketra and Rania?
Lumaris covers 1,800K-4,000K and is the most accessible tier. Rania covers 1,800K-5,500K with more advanced color science. Ketra covers 1,400K-10,000K with full-spectrum color and lifetime color accuracy. Many homes use all three: Ketra in showcase rooms, Rania in primary living spaces, and Lumaris for accent and utility lighting throughout.
Do I need a Lutron dealer to install Lumaris?
Lumaris integrates with professional Lutron control systems and requires proper specification, installation, and programming. VIP Smart Homes is a certified Lutron dealer serving Greater Seattle.
Can I use Lumaris tape light with a third-party controller or power supply?
No. Lumaris is designed and tested as a complete end-to-end system. Using third-party components may result in unexpected behavior and will void the warranty on the wireless controller.
With RadioRA 3, Lumaris supports Day/Night mode, automatically shifting color temperature based on time of day without any manual input. Your under-cabinet lights are cool and bright while you're making breakfast, then warm and ambient while you're pouring wine after dinner. No app. No adjustment. It just happens.
With HomeWorks QSX, Lumaris unlocks Natural Show, Lutron's most advanced circadian feature, which synchronizes your lighting with the actual position of the sun at your location. The same technology that powers Ketra's daylight tracking, now available with Lumaris.
Both systems give you full scene integration, app control, voice control via Alexa, Google, or Apple HomeKit, and keypad control from any Lutron wall control in your home.
Learn About RadioRA 3Seven Aluminum Extrusions for a Finished, Architectural Look
Raw tape light stuck to the underside of a cabinet looks like raw tape light stuck to the underside of a cabinet. That's why Lutron offers seven aluminum extrusion profiles for Lumaris, each designed to house the tape, diffuse the light, and create a clean, finished installation that looks intentional rather than improvised.
Extrusions provide options for surface mounting, recessed mounting, and corner mounting with a variety of diffusion lenses from frosted to clear. They also act as heat sinks, extending the life of the LEDs and maintaining consistent color over time.
During your consultation, we'll specify the right extrusion profile for each application in your home, matching the mounting condition, the desired light spread, and the architectural finish of the surrounding surfaces.
Bring Lumaris Into Your Home
Schedule a consultation with VIP Smart Homes. We'll design the right combination of tape light, downlights, and extrusions for every hidden detail in your home, all integrated with your Lutron system.
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