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Editing and Deleting Scenes

Video Tutorial: Watch the companion video V28: Editing and Deleting Scenes for a visual walkthrough.

Overview

As your needs change, you'll want to modify existing scenes or remove scenes you no longer use. This article explains how to edit scene settings and delete unwanted scenes.

Activating vs Editing a Scene

The Scenes page responds differently based on how you tap:

Action Result
Quick tap Activates the scene (lights change immediately)
Long press (hold 2+ seconds) Opens scene editor

Editing a Scene

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Navigate to the Scenes page.
  2. Long press (press and hold for 2+ seconds) on the scene icon.
  3. The scene editor opens.
  4. Make your desired changes (see below).
  5. Tap Save when finished.

Editable Elements

Element How to Modify
Scene name Tap the name field at top of editor
Scene icon Select a different icon
Light levels Long press on light → Adjust brightness/color
Member lights Tap lights to add/remove from scene
Groups Tap groups to add/remove from scene
Ceiling sensors Tap CS107D/S to include/exclude

Modifying Light Levels

  1. In the scene editor, locate the light or group to adjust.
  2. Long press on the light/group.
  3. Dimming controls appear.
  4. Adjust:
  5. Brightness (drag slider or enter value)
  6. Color temperature (for tunable fixtures)
  7. On/Off state
  8. Return to scene editor.
  9. Repeat for other lights as needed.
  10. Tap Save to apply changes.

Adding or Removing Lights

  1. In the scene editor, view available lights at the bottom.
  2. Tap on a light to toggle its inclusion:
  3. Selected = included in scene
  4. Deselected = not part of scene
  5. Tap Save when finished.

Deleting Scenes

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Navigate to the Scenes page.
  2. Tap the minus (-) button in the upper right corner.
  3. The page enters deletion mode with checkboxes on each scene.
  4. Tap the checkbox on each scene you want to delete.
  5. You can select multiple scenes at once.
  6. Tap delete.
  7. Confirm your choice in the dialog.

The selected scenes are permanently removed.

Important Notes

  • Deleted scenes cannot be recovered
  • Deleting a scene does not affect the lights themselves
  • Associated switch buttons will no longer activate deleted scenes
  • Scheduled events referencing deleted scenes will fail

Scene Management Best Practices

Practice Benefit
Regular cleanup Remove unused scenes to reduce clutter
Update names Keep names accurate as scene purpose changes
Test after editing Activate scene to verify changes work
Document scenes Maintain a record of scene configurations
Review periodically Ensure scenes still match current needs

Troubleshooting

Issue Cause Solution
Scene activates instead of editing Tap too short Hold press for 2+ seconds
Changes not saving Didn't tap Save Ensure you save before exiting
Can't find scene May be deleted Check if accidentally removed
Scene not working Member lights changed Verify lights still in zone/group
Levels seem wrong Settings outdated Edit and update light levels

After Editing Scenes

Remember to update related configurations:

  • Switches: If scene is bound to a switch, test the switch
  • Schedules: Verify scheduled events still work
  • Documentation: Update any records of scene settings

Quick Reference

Action Steps
Activate scene Scenes → Quick tap on icon
Edit scene Scenes → Long press icon → Modify → Save
Change light level In editor → Long press light → Adjust
Add/remove lights In editor → Tap to select/deselect
Delete scenes Scenes → Minus button → Select → Delete

Based on Keilton+autani App User Guide v9.7