Abstract: A wirelessly configurable and networked system for building automation includes a processor and a radio-frequency (RF) circuit that receives an RF signal using a wireless-communication protocol. The RF circuit includes an antenna. The system for building automation includes a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive role data via the RF circuit, transmit the role data to a parent device, and receive configuration data in response to transmitting the role data. The configuration data is associated with the role data. The system operates based on at least the configuration data.