How to Customize Smart Home Scenes

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open the Scenes tab

   Launch the Home app from your Home Screen. Tap the Rooms tab at the bottom of the interface, then select the Scenes icon located at the top-left corner to view all currently active scenes.

   Note: Ensure your device is connected to the same network as your home hub.
2. 1 min

   Select a scene to modify

   Locate the scene you wish to adjust. Long-press the scene icon to open the configuration menu and select Scene Settings from the bottom drawer.

   Note: If you do not see the scene, tap the '+' icon to create a new one first.
3. 1 min

   Configure device states

   Tap Accessories to expand the list of assigned devices. Tap each device to toggle its specific state, such as brightness percentage for lights or target temperature for thermostats, and tap Done to commit the changes.

   Note: Adjusting a slider while the scene is active will prompt you to update the scene to current settings.
4. 1 min

   Set trigger conditions

   Scroll to the Automations section within the scene settings. Select Add Automation to define when the scene activates, such as Time of Day, People Arrive, or when a specific sensor detects motion.

   Note: Use 'People Arrive' to ensure scenes only activate when you are home.
5. 30 sec

   Save and verify

   Tap Done in the upper right corner to save all modifications. Test the scene by tapping the icon once in the Home app to ensure every device responds as expected.

   Note: If a device fails to respond, check its connection status in the Home app's accessory view.