Smart PIERRE - Lights
Description
The Lights section of the Smart PIERRE app controls every lighting type in the system, from simple switched circuits to dimmable and colour-capable fittings.
The Light Card
- Every light card on the Dashboard has three buttons: On, Auto and Off. On and Off are manual. Auto hands the light over to the rules set on it.
- The card icon is lit while the light is on and grey while it is off. With Slide to confirm enabled, the app asks for a swipe before it switches, to prevent accidental taps.
Dimming and Colour
- Dimmable lights, such as dimmed LED circuits or PWM-controlled lights, add a brightness slider.
- RGB and RGBW fittings add a colour picker, and RGBW also a white channel.
- A light can only be dimmed if the circuit and the light source support dimming. A switched circuit shows on/off control only, whatever the fitting is.
Editing a Light
Hold the card on the Dashboard, or open Menu, Settings, I/O and tap the light. The Edit tab has:
- Name.
- Photo On and Photo Off, taken from the library or camera, or chosen from the default images.
- Slide to confirm.
- Timeout, in hours, minutes and seconds. It applies in Auto only: after an automation has switched the light on, the light switches off by itself when this time has passed. Leave it at 0 for the light to follow the rule exactly.
Group and role are set when the light is created by the installer and are not changed here.
Automation
The Automation tab holds the rules, with an Automation Active switch that turns them all on or off without deleting them. Tap Add new Automation to add a time condition, a delay or an existing I/O such as a motion sensor, a door contact, a brightness sensor or a wall button. Conditions are joined with Or and And, and Add new Logical Brackets groups them. The rules run on the controller, so they keep working without an internet connection. Set the card to Auto for the rules to act.
Scenarios
Include lights in scenarios, for example switching every light off with a Good Night scene. A scenario sets the light to a stored state and does not restore the previous one.
Technical Notes
- Check the Used In tab before renaming or removing a light, so scenarios and automations that reference it stay intact.
- Partner users also see a Sync tab, used to keep several lights switching together; it is not shown to other users.
- On/off and dimming events are listed in the Activity tab unless the installer hid them for that light.
Control of the Light
Controlling the Light is easy and efficient, all managed directly from the Dashboard.
Follow the example of the Hall lamp back.
On, Off, Auto - Light
There are three buttons for controlling the Light:
- On - Tap this button to turn On the Light.
- Off - Tap this button to turn Off the Light.
- Auto - If you tap the Auto button, the automation will activate when the conditions are met.
Turn the Light On
To turn the Light On, tap the On button.
The icon of the Light turns blue and the picture is changed, indicating that Light has been turned On.
Turn the Light Off
To turn the Light Off, tap the Off button.
The icon of the Light gets grey and the picture is changed, indicating that Light has been turned Off.
Set Light to Auto Mode
If you tap the Auto button, the previously created automation for the Light will be activated if all conditions from the automation are fulfilled. The icon of the Light turns blue, and the picture of the Light changes to reflect the On status.
If you tap the Auto button when some of the conditions from the automation are not fulfilled, the Light will not be activated. The icon of the Light turns grey, and the picture of the Light changes to reflect the Off status. All conditions must be fulfilled for the automation to activate.
Open I/O list - Light
To edit Light follow next steps.
Edit Light
Fill out the following form:
- Name - Edit the name of the Light.
- Photo - (status On, Off) Choose the source of the photo.
- Slide to confirm - When enabled, you will be asked to confirm the desired operation to prevent accidental actions.
- Timeout - Set the time duration in which the Light will remain On in auto mode.
Tap Submit/Done to confirm.
GOOD TO KNOW:
The Light can be edited by long-pressing the Light card on the Dashboard or by tapping it in the I/O list.
Change photo - 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 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 Light statuses from the same angle.
- Choose default image - These images are prepared in advance to provide a complete and seamless experience.
- Remove image - Removes the existing image.
Timeout - Light
Choose Timeout - scroll through columns for the Hours, Minutes, Seconds.
In this case, Timeout is set on 3 minutes.
Tap Save button.
Find the Light on the Dashboard
Automate your Light in the PIERRE app by setting conditions based on the door Magnet Contact sensor and time. For example, the Light can automatically turn On when the Magnet Contact sensor detects the door opening, and only during specific hours, such as between 06:00 and 10:00. Or, additionally, the Light can also be activated manually by pressing a Button. This ensures the Light functions efficiently, turning On when needed, and allows manual control when required.
Open I/O
In the Menu, under Settings, tap on the I/O.
Open I/O list - Light
Open I/O list, scroll to the Lights and tap on the desired Light.
In this case on the Hall Lamp back.
+ Add new Automation - Light
Tap tab Automation and then tap the Add new Automation in order to add automation for the Light.
Used In for Light
The Used In tab shows all the scenarios and automations where the 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.
