I'm new here guys! I had a Sivoia QS wired installed back in 2012 using IR controls using the QS IR EYE (not triathlon or wireless). The controller was a Crestron controller that controlled shades, music, lighting and cameras. As of today, nothing but the lighting works, and after spending a couple of thousand, nothings fixed. Contractor hasn't made any progress and just wants more money. I do have significant background in doing electrical/home reno but didn't have the time to do this back then, but do now with WFH due to Covid. I've made a couple of posts before but I think I'd rather get fresh expert opinion.
So, bottom line, converting Sivoia QS wired that uses IR from Crestron Controller and QS IR Eye.
I'd also like to add, all my light switches are also Lutron Maestro Wireless. Given I'm getting rid of Crestron, it would be ideal not to replace all the switches and save the money.
I believe this would be possible by using Homeworks QS, but I have a couple of questions.
Description of current system:
Sivoia QS Wired - has QSPS-P1-10-60 Power Unit. 10 individual shades output setup. 1 QS seeTouch Keypad attached to it that controls all shades (master?). It used to have IR control from Crestron that allowed individual zone control, but that no longer works.
Wiring the Homeworks QS is simple I think. I'll ask in a separate post if I have questions.
My questions currently are:
1) How does Homeworks QS system detect all the shades in the system? Do I have to reset or reprogram the shades? Is it (hopefully) as simple as detect all the shades in current system and then assign them to each zone as needed?
2) Given Crestron was able to do it using their system, can I also create phantom switches with Homeworks QS programming? I don't want to buy additional switches if not required.
3) Does anyone have instructions or a link on how to program the Sivoia QS shades in Homeworks? I've seen some YouTube videos, but none I've skimmed through show detail on how the shades on QS sync/identify themselves in the Homeworks.
I know I need the below parts at a minimum for shades:
Homeworks QS processor- HQP6-2
Lutron Caseta Smart Bridge Pro - L-BDGPRO2-WH
Do I need anything else for the shades?
If I choose to add lighting to Homeworks QS for Lutron Maestro Wireless Switches, then do I need to add:
Hybrid Repeater - HQR-REP-120? Or is it not a must?
Do I need Pico Buttons?
Do I need anything else for the lighting?
Let me know. Thank you guys.