User's Manual

Automations

Automations link a change in one device with the action of another device. For example,

you may program an iControl camera to take a picture if a Door/Window sensor detects

an open door. You can create any number of automations and specify in which modes

they will operate.

Sample Automations Window

Here is a sample Automations window taken from an iControl System that has

automations for a Motion sensor, a Door/Window sensor, and a Keychain Remote.

An automation consists of a change in one device (called a ‘trigger’) and the resulting

action of another device. Devices such as Door/Window sensors, Keychain Remotes, and

Motion sensors trigger when a door is opened, a button on a Keychain Remote is pressed,

or a room is occupied. These devices can cause actions such as a camera taking a picture

or a Lamp module turning lights on or off.

As suggested by the sample Automation window, there is a range of features to choose

from in designing your automations. The following bullets and screen shots provide

illustrative examples of the kinds of automations you can create.