Creating a Scene, Schedule, Notification, and Automation in ClareHome

Scenes

The Scene feature allows a user to configure specific device/service actions in the response to a button press. The following example walks through creating a goodnight scene, turning off the home’s lights.

To create a Scene:

1. Tap Scenes.

Existing Scenes are displayed.

2. Tap the Plus icon to add a new Scene.

3. Name the Scene, and then select the desired device actions.

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4. Tap the When tab, and then swipe left/right to select the desired button image.

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5. Tap Save.

Schedules

The Schedules feature allows a user to configure specific device/service actions at set times. The following example walks through creating a wakeup schedule, turning on the home’s lights Monday through Friday at 7AM.

To create a Schedule:

1. Tap Schedules.

Existing Schedules are displayed.

2. Tap the Plus icon to add a new Schedule.

3. Name the Schedule, and then select the desired device actions.

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4. Tap the When tab, and then set the time and days for the schedule.

Notes

  • The schedule can repeat or have a definitive end date.
  • Tap the Clock icon to create a schedule using absolute time (7:30AM).
  • Tap the Sun icon to create a schedule using solar time (time based on intervals before and after the sunrise/sunset).
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5. Tap Save.

Notifications

The Notifications feature allows a user to configure push notifications or emails when specific device actions occur. The following example walks through creating a push notification when the security alarm is disarmed.

To create a Notification:

1. Tap Notifications.

Existing Notifications are displayed.

2. Tap the Plus icon to add a new Notification.

3. Enter a name for the Notification, and then select the notification type (push notification or email).

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4. Tap the When tab, and then select the device action that triggers the notification.

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5. Tap Save.

The notification is displays in the Notifications list.

Automations

The Automation feature allows a user to configure specific device/service actions in response to other actions. The following example walks through creating a lockup automation, setting the alarm to locking the home’s front door when the alarm is set.

To create an Automation:

1. Tap Automations.

Existing Automations are displayed.

2. Tap the Plus icon to add a new automation.

3. Name the Automation, and then select the desired “Do This” action.

Note: This is the action that occurs in response of the “When”, or trigger, action.

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4. Tap the When tab and select the desired trigger actions.

Note: A trigger action is what causes the automation to start. For example, when this (trigger) happens, then the alarm is set.

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5. Tap Save.

For more information on the ClareHome App, see the full PDF.

Full PDF - ClareHome App Guide (DOC ID 1750)