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Associating Scenes and Groups to Switches

Video Tutorial: Watch the companion video V32: Associating Scenes and Groups to Switches for a visual walkthrough.

Overview

For the most powerful switch control, associate scenes and groups instead of individual lights. This allows users to control multiple lights with one button and activate preset configurations instantly.

Associating Groups to Switches

Associating a group allows one switch to control multiple lights together.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Navigate to the Switches page.
  2. Tap on the switch you want to configure.
  3. Tap the Settings button in the upper right corner.
  4. Select Groups to view available groups.
  5. All groups in your zone are displayed.
  6. Select one group to associate with this switch.
  7. Tap Next Step to continue to scene selection.

Guidelines

  • Select only one group per switch for clear control
  • The switch controls all lights within that group
  • On/Off/Dim buttons affect the entire group

Associating Scenes to Switches

After associating a light or group, you can add scenes to the switch.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. After selecting a light or group, the scene selection appears.
  2. Select up to three scenes to associate.
  3. Tap Save to confirm.

Scene Cycling Behavior

Press Action
First press Activates Scene 1
Second press Activates Scene 2
Third press Activates Scene 3
Fourth press Returns to Scene 1

Choosing Scenes

Select scenes that make sense to cycle through: - Full Brightness → Meeting Mode → Presentation Mode - Normal → Energy Save → Off - Warm → Neutral → Cool (for tunable fixtures)

Multi-Function Switch Configuration

8-key switches allow comprehensive control from one device.

Example Configuration

Button Function
1 On (Auto mode)
2 Off
3 Dim Up
4 Dim Down
5 Scene cycle (3 scenes)
6 Off with 30-minute delay
7 100% On
8 Custom / Reserved

This gives users: - Immediate on/off control - Dimming capability - Preset scene access - Scheduled shutoff option

Keeping Switches Synchronized

Critical: When groups or scenes are updated, switch settings must be re-saved.

After Updating Groups or Scenes

  1. Open each affected switch's settings
  2. Review that associations are still correct
  3. Save the switch settings again
  4. Test switch functionality

What Requires Re-saving

Change Action Required
Group membership changed Re-save switch
Scene levels modified Re-save switch
Scene deleted Re-associate and re-save
Group renamed Re-save switch
New lights added to group Re-save switch

Common Configurations

Conference Room

Association Purpose
Group "Conference Room Lights"
Scene 1 Full Brightness (100%)
Scene 2 Meeting Mode (70%, neutral)
Scene 3 Presentation (30%, warm)

Open Office

Association Purpose
Group "Office Zone A"
Scene 1 Normal (Auto mode)
Scene 2 Focus (80%, cool)
Scene 3 Relaxed (50%, warm)

Troubleshooting

Issue Cause Solution
Scenes not cycling Not associated Associate scenes to switch
Wrong scene activating Scenes out of order Re-associate in desired order
Group not responding Settings out of sync Re-save switch settings
Only some lights respond Group membership changed Update group, re-save switch

Quick Reference

Action Steps
Associate group Switch → Settings → Groups → Select → Next Step
Associate scenes After group → Select up to 3 → Save
Sync after changes Open switch settings → Save

Based on Keilton+autani App User Guide v9.7