LUTRON 653 Right Thermostat Control Datasheet
Application Note #653
Revision E
August 2022
Choosing the Right Lutron Thermostat Control
Overview
HVAC control is one of the primary benefits of the Lutron Residential Systems offering. Lutron thermostat controls improve
the overall efficiency of a home and enhance temperature control. Basic knowledge of an HVAC system is helpful in
choosing the correct Lutron thermostat control for each application.
This document outlines recommended processes for determining which Lutron thermostat control is best suited for a
particular application. These processes help identify various resources that can aid in the decision making process and
serves to define key terms in the HVAC industry.
Table of Contents
New Construction or Retrofit Application.................................................................................................2
Identifying HVAC Equipment.........................................................................................................................3
Locate the HVAC Equipment Installation Manual.........................................................................................4
Find the Existing Thermostats and Check the Connections Used..............................................................6
Read the Installation Manual for the Recommended Thermostats.............................................................7
Number of HVAC Zones.................................................................................................................................8
Features Desired By the End User..............................................................................................................9
Glossary of Key Terms .................................................................................................................................10
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .........................................................................................................12
Appendix A - L-HWLV2-WIFI Diagram......................................................................................................13
Appendix B - Nest Learning Thermostat Diagram................................................................................14
Appendix C - HomeWorks Palladiom Thermostat Diagram ...............................................................15
Appendix D - Common Heating Systems in the U.S.A. .......................................................................16
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| General | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | LUTRON 653 Right Thermostat Control Datasheet |
| Make | Lutron |
| Language | English |
| Filetype | PDF (Download) |
| File size | 0.5 MB |

Lutron 653 Right Manual: Questions and Answers
What does it mean when HVAC equipment is listed as compatible with a thermostat?
The thermostat can control that equipment type. Some features may need third-party controls or specific sensor types, as noted in footnotes. Datasheet, p. 3
How many HVAC zones can the Lutron 653 Right control?
All Lutron thermostat controls can control a single HVAC zone. Datasheet, p. 8
Can Lutron 653 thermostats work with non-Lutron zone controllers?
Lutron thermostat controls are compatible with non-Lutron zone/damper controllers, often through a third-party interface. Datasheet, p. 8
Do I need a Lutron Connect bridge to set up my Lutron 653?
A Lutron Connect bridge is required for RadioRA 2 and HomeWorks QS systems. RadioRA 3 and HomeWorks QSX systems need only the processor. Datasheet, p. 12
Where is customer support contact information for this thermostat?
1.844.LUTRON1, or visit www.lutron.com/support. Datasheet, p. 2





























