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Applying Templates to Lights

Video Tutorial: Watch the companion video V19: Applying Templates to Lights for a visual walkthrough of this process.

Overview

Templates are applied to groups, not individual lights. When you apply a template, all sensor parameters are sent to each light in the group, and any scenes or schedules defined in the template are created for that group.

Before You Begin

Ensure the following before applying a template:

  • [ ] Group has been created with member lights
  • [ ] Template has been created with desired settings
  • [ ] Lights in the group are online and connected

Applying a Template

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Navigate to the Groups page.
  2. Locate the group you want to configure.
  3. Tap the template button (document icon) on the group.
  4. A list of saved templates appears.
  5. Tap to select the template you want to apply.
  6. Tap Apply settings.
  7. Monitor the progress log as settings are sent.
  8. If any lights fail, tap Apply settings again to retry.

Understanding the Progress Log

When you apply a template, the app displays a progress log showing:

Indicator Meaning
Configuration being sent Each parameter being pushed
Success marker Light received settings
Failure marker Light did not receive settings
Completion message Process finished

Handling Failures

If some lights fail to receive settings:

  1. Note which lights failed in the log
  2. Tap Apply settings again to retry
  3. If failures persist, check mesh connectivity
  4. Move closer to failed lights and retry
  5. Verify lights are online

What Gets Applied

When you apply a template to a group:

Sensor Parameters

All sensor settings configured in the template are sent to each light in the group: - T1, T2, dim level, sensitivity - Occupancy/vacancy mode - Daylight harvesting settings - Photocell thresholds

Scenes

Any scenes defined in the template are created as new scenes for the group. These appear on the Scenes page.

Schedules

Any schedules defined in the template are created for the group. These appear in More → Schedule.

Parameter Application Behavior

Template Setting Result
Specific value Applied to all lights in group
Skip Setting left unchanged
Scene definition New scene created for group
Schedule definition New schedule created for group

Verifying Settings

After applying a template, verify that settings took effect:

Verify Sensor Settings

  1. Navigate to the Lights page.
  2. Long press on a light from the group.
  3. Tap the Sensor Settings icon.
  4. Confirm T1, T2, dim level, and other parameters match the template.
  5. Check multiple lights to ensure consistency.

Verify Scenes

  1. Navigate to the Scenes page.
  2. Confirm scenes defined in the template appear.
  3. Activate a scene to verify it works correctly.

Verify Schedules

  1. Navigate to More → Schedule.
  2. Confirm schedules defined in the template appear.
  3. Check schedule timing and actions.

After Updating a Template

If you update a template after applying it:

  • Existing applied settings are not automatically updated
  • You must reapply the template to push new settings
  • Consider documenting which groups received which template version

Capacity Considerations

Be aware of system limits when applying templates with scenes and schedules:

Item Limit
Scenes per zone 66
Schedules per zone 32
Scenes per light 32

If limits are exceeded, scene or schedule creation may fail.

Troubleshooting

Issue Solution
Some lights failed Tap "Apply settings" to retry
All lights failed Check mesh connectivity; move closer
Settings not visible Refresh app; verify light is in group
Scenes not created Check zone scene limit (66 max)
Schedules not created Check zone schedule limit (32 max)
Wrong settings applied Verify correct template was selected

Post-Application Checklist

  • [ ] Verify sensor settings on sample lights
  • [ ] Confirm scenes were created
  • [ ] Confirm schedules were created
  • [ ] Test motion detection works correctly
  • [ ] Test scene activation
  • [ ] Document template application

Quick Reference

Step Action
1. Access Groups page → Template button on group
2. Select Choose template from list
3. Apply Tap "Apply settings"
4. Monitor Watch progress log
5. Retry "Apply settings" again for failures
6. Verify Check settings, scenes, schedules

Based on Keilton+autani App User Guide v9.7