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Create Lighting Scenes
Scenes transform your smart lighting from a novelty to truly useful. One tap sets every light in the room to exactly the right level for any activity.
Time Required
30 min - 1 hour
Cost
$0 (in app)
Difficulty
Easy
Essential Scenes to Create
Morning/Wake Up
Bright, cool white to help you wake. Gradually increases. All lights on to functional levels.
Dinner/Evening
Warm, dimmed lighting. Dining fixture at 50-70%. Ambient layers low. Cozy atmosphere.
Movie Night
Very low ambient light. Bias lighting behind TV on. Other lights off or minimal.
Goodnight
All lights off except nightlights and pathways. Gradual dimming transition.
Room-Specific Scenes
- Kitchen - Cooking: Full brightness everywhere. Task lighting maxed.
- Kitchen - Entertaining: Pendants dimmed, under-cabinet accent only.
- Bedroom - Reading: Bedside lamp on, overhead off.
- Bedroom - Relax: All lights very low and warm.
- Living Room - Bright: All layers at 100%. Cleaning, activities.
- Living Room - Cozy: Overhead off, lamps at 50%, accent lighting on.
How to Create Scenes
- 1. Set lights manually: Adjust each light to desired level and color.
- 2. Open smart app: Navigate to scenes or automation section.
- 3. Create new scene: Name it clearly (avoid vague names).
- 4. Capture current state: Most apps have "save current settings" option.
- 5. Test and refine: Activate scene, adjust if needed, save again.
Pro Tips
- •Voice-friendly names: "Movie time" is easier to say than "Living Room Scene 3."
- •Transition time: Set scenes to fade over 1-2 seconds for smooth changes.
- •Automate scenes: Trigger by time, sunset, motion, or other events.
- •Physical button: Consider a smart button that activates your favorite scene.