Lutron Outdoor Patio Shades by Insolroll for Austin Homes
Lutron x Insolroll Oasis patio shades are motorized outdoor roller shades made by Insolroll with Lutron Sivoia QS drives inside, so a covered patio or pool cabana shade runs from the same Lutron keypads, remotes, and schedules as the shades indoors. They block west sun, glare, and UV while keeping the view, and zipper models add insect protection.
What are Lutron x Insolroll Oasis patio shades?
They are Insolroll's Oasis outdoor shades fitted with Lutron Sivoia QS Roller 100 or Roller 300 drives. Insolroll is a Lutron Native by Design partner, and Lutron describes its exterior shading systems as incorporating Lutron drives for intelligent control of luxury outdoor spaces.
Lutron's own shade line is built for interior windows; Lutron's Sivoia product pages rate those shades for indoor use only. For patios, Lutron's partner Insolroll builds the outdoor shade and head box, and the Lutron drive inside handles movement and control.
Insolroll uses the Roller 100 drive for smaller shades and the Roller 300 for larger ones. The drives start and stop smoothly, hold alignment with other Lutron drives to within 0.125 inch, and store preset stop points.
Which Oasis model fits my patio or pool cabana?
Insolroll offers four Lutron-driven models. The Oasis 2700 covers up to 12 feet wide or 11 feet high, and the Oasis 2800 covers up to 19 feet wide. The 2900 and 2950 add zippered insect sealing, custom-sized up to 19 feet wide.
The 2700 suits smaller patio areas and exterior windows, with a 4 x 4 1/2 inch head box. The 2800 is Insolroll's original 1986 design, with a 5 x 5 1/2 inch head box or exposed bracket and a choice of side tracks or cable guides.
For a covered patio facing the late sun across a Lake Austin cove or a Westlake hillside, the opening width usually decides between the 2700 and 2800. Insect protection decides whether you step up to the 2900 or 2950.
Can motorized patio shades keep mosquitoes out?
Yes, on the zipper models. The Oasis 2900 captures the fabric edges in a Shy-Zip side track, with a pile strip at the top and a gasket at the bottom. The Oasis 2950 seals all four sides, with no side gaps.
Austin evenings on a covered patio often mean mosquitoes, and the 2700 and 2800 do not seal the fabric edges; their tracks and cables control sway only. If bugs are the reason for the shade, choose a 2900 or 2950.
Both zipper models come in solar screen, translucent enclosure fabric, or insect weave fabric. Insolroll says the 2950 lets you watch the sunset without the afternoon bugs.
Which Lutron systems control Oasis patio shades?
Oasis shades use Lutron Sivoia QS Roller 100 and Roller 300 drives, available with wired or wireless control. They work with Lutron HomeWorks and RadioRA systems and Caséta, plus Pico remotes, so the patio shades join the same keypads and scenes as your interior shades.
We confirm compatibility for your exact system and drive with Lutron and Insolroll before anything is ordered.
On a confirmed system, the patio shades sit on the same keypads and scenes as the lights and interior shades. One "Evening" button can lower the west patio shades and set the lights together.
What happens to patio shades in Austin wind and storms?
Insolroll designs the Oasis 2700 and 2800 to shade a patio while in use and to be retracted when not in use. The Oasis 2950's zipper-track system is third-party wind-rated to 80 mph, with spring-clip inserts that flex with wind.
Central Texas storms can arrive fast on a summer afternoon. We program an all-up scene on a keypad by the patio door, so anyone can retract every outdoor shade with one press before a storm.
The 2950's tracks also adjust in or out by up to 1/4 inch per side, so the fabric stays taut even when an older patio opening is not perfectly square.
Which Oasis shade fits the opening
Values are Insolroll's published figures.
| Oasis 2700 | Oasis 2800 | Oasis 2900 | Oasis 2950 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Smaller patios, exterior windows | Most covered patios and pergolas | Patios that need insect protection | Full insect seal, out-of-square openings |
| Max size | 12 ft wide or 11 ft high | 19 ft wide, single shade | 19 ft wide, custom | 19 ft wide, custom |
| Head box | 4 x 4 1/2 in extruded aluminum | 5 x 5 1/2 in extruded aluminum, or exposed bracket | 5 x 5 1/2 in extruded aluminum | 5 x 5 1/2 in, fully enclosed aluminum |
| Edge system | Side track or cable guide (sway control) | Side track or cable guide (sway control) | Shy-Zip zipper side track | Adjustable zipper side track, 4-sided seal |
| Insect protection | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Fabrics | Solar screen, translucent | Solar screen 1% to 10% open, translucent, waterproof options | Solar screen, translucent enclosure, insect weave | Solar screen, translucent enclosure, insect weave |
| Lutron drive | Roller 100 | Roller 300 | Lutron EDU sized by Insolroll | Lutron EDU sized by Insolroll |
| Wind note | Retract when not in use | Retract when not in use | Zipper secures fabric in wind | Track wind-rated to 80 mph (third party) |
| Golf balls | Blocks airborne golf balls | Blocks airborne golf balls | Blocks airborne golf balls | Blocks airborne golf balls |
Golf-ball protection matters in Barton Creek and Spanish Oaks, where patios often face a fairway. Insolroll states all four models block airborne golf balls without blocking the view.
Outdoor patio shade FAQ
Will Oasis patio shades work with my interior Lutron keypads?
On a compatible system, yes. The shades use Lutron Sivoia QS drives with wired or wireless control, and they work with Lutron HomeWorks and RadioRA systems and Caséta, plus Pico remotes. They then join the same keypads, scenes, and schedules as your interior shades. We confirm compatibility for your exact system and drive with Lutron and Insolroll before anything is ordered.
Can Oasis shades be added to an existing patio?
Yes. Insolroll designed Oasis patio shades to be retrofitted to existing patios or built into the structure during new construction. A retrofit still needs low-voltage power to each Lutron drive, so we walk the patio with you to plan where the cable runs and where each head box mounts.
Will outdoor shades block my view of the lake or the hills?
Solar screen fabric is made to block the sun, not the view. Insolroll offers solar screen weaves from 1% to 10% open on the Oasis 2800, plus translucent fabrics when privacy matters more than view. Lower openness blocks more sun and glare; higher openness keeps more of the view.
Do patio shades really stop golf balls?
Insolroll states that all four Lutron-driven Oasis models block airborne golf balls as well as sun, glare, and UV, without blocking the view. For homes along the fairways in Barton Creek or Spanish Oaks, that can make a patio usable during play. Insolroll also notes the shades should be retracted when not in use.
What wiring does a motorized patio shade need?
Each Lutron drive needs low-voltage power from a Lutron-approved supply, run as cable to the head box. An outlet next to the opening is not a Lutron prewire. We plan each run with your electrician and keep it short enough to avoid voltage drop, the most common prewire failure we see.
How much do Lutron x Insolroll patio shades cost?
Price depends on the model, opening size, fabric, edge system, and Lutron drive, so patio shades are quoted from measurements. Our Motorized Shade Designer prices the interior Lutron shades for the same project; send your patio opening sizes with it and we will add the Oasis shades to your price.
More Lutron shades
- Back to the full guide: Lutron shades in Austin.
- The same Sivoia QS drive family runs your interior roller shades. See Sivoia QS shades.
- For the glass wall behind the patio, see Palladiom shades.
Send plans for review
Upload your patio elevations or reflected ceiling plan (PDF) and we will redline head box locations, blocking, and low-voltage cable runs for each Oasis shade.
Visit the showroom
Book a private 30-minute session at our showroom in West Lake Hills to see keypads and interior Lutron shades, and bring your patio dimensions.
Plan your patio shades with us
Smarter Homes Lutron Showroom5524 Bee Caves Rd, Unit J8
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
512-775-6101
Showroom visits are by appointment. Bring your plans and we will map products, wiring, and scenes to your floor plan.
We measure, order, install, and program every shade ourselves; there are no DIY kits. Complimentary offboarding is always included if you leave a support agreement. For lighting, audio, and pool control on the same patio, see whole-home automation from Smarter Homes.
Smarter Homes is a Lutron Dealer with a showroom in West Lake Hills, serving Austin, Westlake, West Lake Hills, Barton Creek, Tarrytown, Bee Cave, Spanish Oaks, Lake Austin waterfront homes, and Rollingwood.