🤖 Creating Smart Automations in the ZenHome App

Take full control of your smart home with ZenHome’s automation features. Automations allow your devices to work together seamlessly based on specific conditions—so your home responds to your routines without you lifting a finger.

Whether you want your lights to turn on when you arrive home or your thermostat to adjust automatically at night, the ZenHome app makes it simple to set up custom automations.

What Are Automations?

Automations are rules that tell your devices what to do, when to do it, and under what conditions. These can be based on:

• Time of day
• Device activity (e.g., motion detected)
• Location (entering or leaving an area)
• Environmental triggers (temperature, humidity, etc.)

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How to Create a New Automation

1. Open the ZenHome App
   Launch the app on your mobile device and log into your account.
2. Navigate to “Automations”
   Tap on the “Automation” tab located at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap “Create Automation”
   Press the “+” button to start building your custom routine.
4. Set the Trigger
   Choose a condition that will start the automation:
   • Time-based (e.g., every day at 6 PM)
   • Device-based (e.g., motion detected by a sensor)
   • Location-based (e.g., when you arrive home)
5. Define the Action
   Select what should happen when the condition is met:
   • Turn on lights
   • Adjust thermostat temperature
   • Activate or deactivate a smart plug
   • Send a push notification
6. Customize Your Settings
   You can optionally:
   • Set delays between trigger and action
   • Add multiple actions
   • Choose specific days of the week
   • Enable or disable notifications
7. Save the Automation
   Name your automation (e.g., “Evening Routine” or “Away Mode”) and tap Save.

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Example Automations You Can Try

• “Wake Up Routine”
  At 7 AM on weekdays, turn on bedroom lights and increase the thermostat to 72°F.
• “Away Mode”
  When you leave your home, turn off all lights and enable motion detection on cameras.
• “Movie Time”
  When the living room light is turned off, dim the smart bulbs and lower the blinds.

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Tips for Effective Automations

• Start simple: Use time-based or single-device triggers first.
• Group actions: Create scenes that control multiple devices together.
• Use “Conditions” wisely: These help fine-tune when automations should or shouldn’t run.
• Test your automations: Make sure they behave as expected before relying on them daily.