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The RGBW Lights section in the Smart Pierre app allows users to fully customize and control their connected RGBW lights. These lights can be found on the Dashboard and I/O list.
Key Features:
1. Color and Warmth Adjustment:
- Users can easily change the color and warmth of the light using a picker. A long press on the picker enables finer adjustments to match the desired ambiance.
2. Dashboard Control:
- The lights can be controlled directly from the Dashboard, with buttons for On, Off, and Auto modes to manage their operation efficiently.
3. Visual Feedback:
- The icon and the picture of the RGBW light change according to the change in the status of the light.
4. Scenario Integration:
RGBW lights can be integrated into scenarios, allowing them to automatically adjust their color and warmth based on predefined conditions or events within the system.
The RGBW Lights section offers comprehensive control and customization, allowing you to tailor the lighting in your smart home, adjust settings, and automate lighting to fit your routine.
Controlling the RGBW Light is simple and efficient, with everything managed directly from the Dashboard.
A slider displaying the Intensity level of the selected color is shown on the right side of the RGBW Light card.
Follow the example of the RGBW Light.
There are three buttons for controlling the RGBW Light:
- On - Tap this button to turn On the RGBW Light.
- Off - Tap this button to turn Off the RGBW Light.
- Auto - If you tap the Auto button, the automation RGBW Light will activate when the conditions are met.
To turn the RGBW Light On, tap the On button.
The icon and picture of the RGBW Light will change, indicating it has been turned On.
To turn RGBW Light Off, tap the Off button.
The icon and picture of the RGB Light will change, indicating it has been turned Off.
If you tap the Auto button, the previously created automation for the RGBW Light will be activated if all conditions are met. The icon of the RGBW Light and picture will update to reflect the On status.
If you tap the Auto button and some conditions from the automation are not met, the RGBW Light will not activate. The icon and the picture will change to reflect the Off status. All conditions must be fulfilled for the automation to work.
Long press the card of the RGBW Light.
The Intensity tab will be selected.
You can use the following buttons for control:
- On - Tap it to turn On the RGBW Light.
- Off - Tap it to turn Off the RGBW Light.
- Auto - Tap it to enable automation based on predefined conditions.
The color intensity level on the slider and the icon will change according to the current status.
Additionally, you can use the slider to manually adjust the intensity by sliding your finger to the desired level of intensity.
Tap button Done.
You can adjust both the color and white levels in the Color tab.
Tap on the Color tab.
Under this Color tab, another Color tab is already selected.
Swipe your finger across the color wheel to select the desired color for the RGBW Light.
You can also tap on the Presets displayed beneath the color wheel, to choose color.
To confirm tap button Done.
The selected color will be applied to the RGBW Light and will appear on the slider of the RGBW Light card when this Light is part of some group on the Dashboard.
Tap on the tab White.
Slide your finger from left to right on the slider to adjust the warmth of the white color.
You can also select the warmth of the white color by tapping on one of the tree Presets that represent three levels of white (warm white - yellowish light; neutral/daylight white - neutral, bright white; cool white - bluish - white light) shown beneath the slider.
To confirm tap button Done.
The level of warmth of the white color will be shown on the slider on the right side of the RGBW Light card on the Dashboard, when this Light is part of a group displayed on the Dashboard.
RGBW Light can be edited in just a few steps.
Open I/O list, scroll to the RGBW Lights and tap on the desired RGBW Light from the list.
In this case, RGBW Light.
Tap on the Edit tab.
Fill out the following form:
- Name - Edit the name of the RGBW Light.
- Photo - Choose the source of the photo for both On and Off statuses.
- Slide to confirm - When enabled, you'll be asked to confirm the operation to avoid accidental actions.
- Timeout - Set the duration for how long the RGBW Light will be turned On in auto mode.
Tap Submit/Done to save the changes.
GOOD TO KNOW:
The RGBW Light can be edited by long-pressing the RGBW Light card on the Dashboard or by tapping it in the I/O list.
Tap the photo of the RGBW Light. You have four options:
- Open Library - The phone’s Library will open. It is recommended to take pictures from the same angle for both RGBW Light statuses to achieve a complete and consistent view.
- Open Camera - You can take a picture using your smartphone. For a complete and consistent view, it’s recommended to capture both RGBW Light statuses from the same angle.
- Choose default image - These images are prepared in advance to provide a seamless experience.
- Remove image - Removes the existing image.
Choose Timeout - scroll through columns for the Hours, Minutes, Seconds.
In this case, Timeout is set on 2 minutes.
Tap Save button.
Set the RGBW Light to activate based on the hallway's Motion sensor and the time of day. When motion is detected between 7:00 PM and midnight, the RGBW Light in the hallway will automatically turn On at 70% intensity with a warm white color, creating a welcoming atmosphere. If no further motion is detected for over 15 minutes, the light will gradually dim to 30% before turning Off, conserving energy. This automation ensures the RGBW Light adapts to your arrival and adjusts seamlessly based on activity in the space.
Open the Dashboard, find the RGBW Light, and long press its card.
In the Menu, under Settings, tap on the I/O.
Scroll to the RGBW Lights and tap on the desired RGBW Light from the list.
In this case, RGBW Light.
Tap on the tab Automation and than on the +Add new Automation.
The Used In tab shows all the scenarios and automations where the RGBW Light is applied, making it easy to see where this I/O is used without the need to search manually. If it isn't used in any, the list will be empty, and a message will display: "This I/O is not in use anywhere." This feature is particularly useful as it consolidates all relevant information in one place.
In this case RGBW Light is used in scenario Party Time.
