Lutron is a family of systems, not one universal protocol
Lutron lighting and shading products can combine wired control, wireless controls and IP integration. Product generation and region matter: two devices with the same brand are not necessarily compatible.
Clear Connect Type A and Type X are wireless protocol families. QS is a wired device link. HomeWorks is a system family, while QSX refers to a processor/platform generation—not another type of cable. RadioRA, Vive and other families have their own supported hardware and commissioning paths; do not mix their device lists casually.
What hardware might be needed?
For a HomeWorks QSX design, plan a compatible processor, approved power supply, suitable keypads/sensors, load-control modules and/or compatible wireless devices. Add shading drives and their supplies where required. Ethernet networking and the appropriate Type A repeater or Type X gateway/radio hardware depend on the exact processor and architecture.
The linked wired-QSX specification describes configurable QS/Type A links and Ethernet connectivity for Type X gateways. It is an example architecture, not a promise that every current QSX processor has identical ports or radio arrangements.
Getting started sensibly
First choose the locally supported family and region with a qualified Lutron installer. Then define the lighting circuits, load types, dimming requirements, shade motors, keypad functions and scenes. Check the exact LED/driver compatibility and electrical ratings rather than assuming a “smart dimmer” suits any light.
Ask who will commission it, which project/database files will be handed over, and how future changes will be supported. Professional commissioning tools and account/training access can be required; the consumer app is not necessarily the system design tool.
For existing equipment, identify every processor and link before planning an upgrade. Older and newer generations can need hardware replacement or specific translators. This introduction does not claim hands-on compatibility testing. Australian fixed mains work requires an appropriately licensed electrician, and imported radio/mains products need regional suitability checks.
Official reading
Official HomeWorks QSX wired-processor specification
Official migration guide: generations, software and compatibility