Create/Edit A Scene

How Can We Help?

You are here:
< All Topics

Scenes allow you to configure a single button press in the iOS and Android mobile app to execute multiple actions across multiple devices at once. 

Note: Default scenes (i.e., Home, Away, Sleep, Wake Up) can only be edited and not deleted.

To create/edit a scene using the app:

  1. Log into the app.
  2. In the Scenes card, tap Details
  3. To edit an existing scene, tap Details on the scene.
    1. Tap Edit.
    2. Edit the scene as desired.
  4. To create a new scene, tap addExample of Scenes creation page on app
     
  5. In the Scene Name field, enter the desired name for the scene.  
  6. Tap the icon symbol to change the icon image and color to represent the Scene. 
  7. In Devices, tap Add + to select the device the scene will control. 
  8. Depending on the equipment enrolled in your system, these are the following types of actions:
    • In Security System, tap to select the desired arming status. The panel can be placed into Disarmed, Armed (Stay), or Arm (Away) status.
    • In Lock, tap to select the desired lock status. Locks can be locked or unlocked.
    • In Garage, tap to select the desired garage door status. Garage doors can be opened or closed.
    • In Thermostat, tap the desired thermostat status. Thermostats can be set to a custom temperature, mode, schedule, fan status, and/or specific temperature sensors.
    • In Lights, tap the desired light status. Lights can be set to On, Off, or a specified brightness level (with compatible devices).
  9. Once all the actions are set, tap Save.

To create/edit a scene using the website: 

  1. Log into the website.
  2. Click Automation.
  3. Click Scenes.
  4. To edit an existing scene, click  edit next to the name of the scene.
  5. To create a new scene, click New Scene. Example of Scenes creation page on customer website
     
  6. In the Scene Name field, enter the desired name for the scene.  
  7. Click the icon symbol to change the icon image and color to represent the Scene. 
  8. Depending on the equipment enrolled in your system, there are the following types of actions:
    • For panels, click to select the desired arming status. The panel can be placed into Disarmed, Armed (Stay), or Arm (Away) status.
    • For locksclick to select the desired lock status. Locks can be locked or unlocked.
    • For garage doors, click to select the desired garage door status. Garage doors can be opened or closed.
    • For thermostats, click the desired thermostat status. Thermostats can be set to a custom temperature, mode, schedule, fan status, and/or specific temperature sensors.
    • For lights, click the desired light status. Lights can be set to On, Off, or a specified brightness level (with compatible devices).
  9. Click Save.
Was this article helpful?
0 out Of 5 Stars
5 Stars 0%
4 Stars 0%
3 Stars 0%
2 Stars 0%
1 Stars 0%
5
How can we improve this article?
Please submit the reason for your vote so that we can improve the article.
Table of Contents

Still having trouble?

Contact Customer Care