Associating Lights to Switches

Video Tutorial: Watch the companion video V31: Associating Lights to Switches for a visual walkthrough.

Overview

After adding and configuring switches, you need to associate them with lights so users can control their lighting. This article explains how to connect switches to individual lights and test the associations.

Understanding Light Association

When you associate a light to a switch:

Pressing the On button turns the light on
Pressing the Off button turns the light off
Dim buttons adjust brightness
Scene buttons activate associated scenes

Single vs Multiple Lights

Approach	When to Use
Single light	Control one specific fixture
Groups	Control multiple fixtures together (recommended)

For controlling multiple lights, using groups is more efficient and easier to manage than associating multiple individual lights.

Associating a Light to a Switch

Step-by-Step Instructions

Navigate to the Switches page.
Tap on the switch you want to configure.
Tap the Settings button in the upper right corner.
Select Lights to view available lights.
All lights in your zone are displayed.
Tap on the light you want to associate.
The light is now connected to this switch.

After Light Selection

After selecting a light, you may be prompted to:

Select scenes (up to 3)
Configure additional options
Save the configuration

Testing Switch Associations

After associating lights, always test the switch:

Test Checklist

[ ] On button: Light turns on
[ ] Off button: Light turns off
[ ] Dim Up: Light brightens
[ ] Dim Down: Light dims
[ ] Scene button: Scenes activate (if configured)

Test from Multiple Positions

Walk around the room to verify the switch works reliably from different distances and angles.

Updating Associations

When you change a light's settings (sensor parameters, group membership, etc.):

Open the switch settings
Review the associations
Save the switch settings again

This ensures the switch has current information about the light.

Association Guidelines

Scenario	Recommendation
Control one fixture	Associate single light
Control multiple fixtures	Use groups (see V32)
Different levels for fixtures	Use scenes (see V32)
Area-based control	Associate groups

Troubleshooting

Issue	Cause	Solution
Light doesn't respond	Not associated	Complete association process
Wrong light responds	Wrong selection	Re-associate correct light
Dimming not working	Button function	Check button configuration
Intermittent response	Range/mesh issues	Check mesh connectivity

Quick Reference

Action	Steps
Associate light	Switch → Settings → Lights → Select light
Test association	Press switch buttons, verify response
Update	Re-save switch settings after light changes

Based on Keilton+autani App User Guide v9.7