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Create Scenes

A scene (also called a shortcut) is a saved state of your installation (or part of it) that you can activate with a single tap. Scenes allow you to quickly set multiple products to predefined states without controlling each one individually.

What Are Scenes?

Scenes capture the current state of selected products and save it for instant recall. For example, you can create a "Movie Night" scene that dims the lights, closes the screens, and adjusts the heaters—all with one tap.

Why Use Scenes?​

Scenes are useful for:

  • Quick Control: Set multiple products instantly (e.g., "Good Morning" opens screens and turns on lights)
  • Convenience: Avoid repeatedly adjusting the same products
  • Consistency: Always return products to the same preferred state
  • Daily Routines: Create scenes for common activities (bedtime, entertaining guests, etc.)

How Scenes Work​

Scenes Save Current State​

When you create a scene:

  1. You select which products/models to include
  2. You set those products to the desired state using normal controls
  3. You save the scene, which captures the current state of the selected products

Activating a Scene​

When you activate a scene:

  • All products in the scene are set to their saved states simultaneously
  • Example: "Relax" scene sets lights to 30%, closes screens halfway, turns on heaters

Creating a Scene: Step-by-Step​

Steps:​

  1. Navigate to Scenes

    • Go to Scenes in the main menu or navigation bar
    • Or access from the Dashboard

  2. Start Creating a New Scene

    • Tap New Scene, Add Scene, or + Create

  3. Name the Scene

    • Enter a descriptive name (e.g., "Good Morning", "Movie Night", "Bedtime")
    • This helps you identify the scene later

  4. Select Products/Models

    • Choose which products and models to include in the scene
    • You can select:
      • Individual models (e.g., just the living room lights)
      • Entire products (e.g., the whole pergola)
      • Multiple products across the installation

  5. Set Desired States

    • Use the normal product controls to set each selected product to its desired state
    • Examples:
      • Set lights to 50% brightness
      • Close screens to 75%
      • Set pergola louvres to 30°
      • Turn heaters on or off
    tip

    The scene will save the current state of the selected products, so make sure everything is set exactly as you want it before saving.

  6. Save the Scene

    • Tap Save or Create Scene
    • The scene is now available for activation

  7. View the Scene

    • The scene appears in your Scenes list
    • Important scenes may also appear on the Dashboard for quick access

Activating a Scene​

From the Scenes Screen​

  1. Navigate to Scenes

    • Go to Scenes in the main menu

  2. Select a Scene

    • Tap on the scene you want to activate

  3. Activate

    • Tap Activate, Run, or the play icon
    • All products in the scene are set to their saved states

From the Dashboard​

Important or frequently used scenes may appear on the Dashboard:

  1. Tap the Scene Tile
    • Tap the scene directly from the Dashboard
    • The scene activates immediately

Managing Scenes​

Viewing Scenes​

  1. Navigate to Scenes

    • Go to Scenes in the main menu

  2. View Scene List

    • All created scenes are listed
    • Tap a scene to view details

  3. View Scene Details

    • See which products are included
    • See the saved state of each product

Editing a Scene​

When you edit a scene, the app first activates the scene to bring the installation into the saved state. This ensures you're starting from the scene's current configuration.

  1. Navigate to Scenes

    • Go to Scenes

  2. Select a Scene

    • Tap on the scene you want to edit

  3. Tap Edit

    • Tap Edit or the edit icon

  4. Scene is Activated

    • The app activates the scene first
    • All products are set to their saved states
    • This ensures you're editing from the correct starting point

  5. Make Changes

    • Adjust products to new desired states
    • You can also:
      • Add new products to the scene
      • Remove products from the scene
      • Rename the scene

  6. Save Changes

    • Tap Save
    • The scene now captures the updated states

Deleting a Scene​

  1. Navigate to Scenes

    • Go to Scenes

  2. Select a Scene

    • Tap on the scene you want to delete

  3. Delete

    • Tap Delete or the trash icon
    • Confirm the deletion

  4. Result

    • The scene is removed from your list

Scene Examples​

Example 1: Good Morning​

Products Included:

  • Bedroom ZIP screens
  • Living room lights
  • Kitchen lights
  • Pergola louvres

Saved States:

  • Bedroom screens: Open (0%)
  • Living room lights: On at 60%
  • Kitchen lights: On at 80%
  • Pergola louvres: Open to 45°

Use Case: One tap to prepare the house for the day.

Example 2: Movie Night​

Products Included:

  • Living room lights
  • Living room ZIP screens
  • Heater

Saved States:

  • Living room lights: On at 10% (dim)
  • Screens: Closed (100%)
  • Heater: On

Use Case: Create the perfect movie-watching environment.

Example 3: Bedtime​

Products Included:

  • All lights
  • All screens
  • Pergola louvres

Saved States:

  • All lights: Off
  • All screens: Closed (100%)
  • Pergola louvres: Closed

Use Case: Secure and darken the house for the night.

Example 4: Outdoor Entertaining​

Products Included:

  • Pergola louvres
  • Pergola lights
  • Awning
  • Heaters

Saved States:

  • Pergola louvres: Open to 30°
  • Pergola lights: On at 75%, warm color
  • Awning: Extended to 50%
  • Heaters: On

Use Case: Set up the perfect outdoor atmosphere for guests.

Expected Result​

After creating and activating scenes:

  • Scenes appear in your Scenes list
  • Activating a scene sets all included products to their saved states
  • Important scenes may appear on the Dashboard for quick access

Troubleshooting​

Scene Activation Fails​

  • Check product status: Ensure all products in the scene are online
  • Check gateway: Ensure the gateway is connected
  • Check prerequisites: Ensure all products have completed their prerequisites

Scene Doesn't Set Products Correctly​

  • Re-edit the scene: The scene may have captured incorrect states
  • Check products manually: Control products manually first to ensure they work
  • Recreate the scene: Delete and recreate the scene with correct states

Scene Not Appearing on Dashboard​

  • Check scene visibility: Some scenes may be hidden from the Dashboard
  • Check Dashboard settings: Verify Dashboard configuration
  • Mark as favorite: Mark the scene as a favorite or important (if supported)

Can't Edit Scene​

  • Check permissions: Ensure you have edit access to the installation
  • Check scene status: Ensure the scene isn't locked or protected
  • Restart app: Close and reopen the app, then try again

Scenes vs. Routines​

FeatureScenes (Shortcuts)Routines (Automations)
TriggerManual (user activates)Automatic (time, event, sensor)
Use CaseQuick manual controlScheduled or event-based automation
ActivationUser taps to activateSystem activates based on trigger
Example"Movie Night" scene"Close screens at sunset" routine
tip

Use scenes for manual, on-demand control. Use routines for automatic, scheduled, or event-driven actions.

Next Steps​

After creating scenes:

  1. Create Routines – Automate scenes based on time or events
  2. Control Products – Continue controlling products manually
  3. Linking Products – Link products to work together