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Software Manual
Working version 2.27.1 English Dutch French Slovak Danish German Swedish
Working version 2.27.1 English Dutch French Slovak Danish German Swedish

What is a routine?

A routine is an action that adds a ready-made application. You will be guided through a number of steps to create this type of action.

How is a routine set up in the software?

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Component

Description

A

Routine type

Type listed in the categories drop-down lists

B

Information

  • Name: name that you give the routine

  • Room: room on the floor plan where the routine is located

  • Icon: click the icon to select another icon to visualize the routine on the floor plan

C

Behaviour

Selection of controls and devices that are part of the routine.

Depending on the type of routine, this list can vary.

D

Parameter

For some routines parameters can be set.

E

Linked routines and conditions

If the routine is used in other conditions or routines, then these are displayed here.

Click a condition or a routine name to open the corresponding pane.

Categories

Routines are divided into different categories.

These categories and available routines will vary depending on your installation type.

The table below shows the categories and an example.

Category

Example

leaving the house

presence simulation

comfort

scene

alerts

warning mode

motion detection

motion detection with outdoor detector(s)

access control

access control with ring and come in

climate control

electric heating

energy management

energy monitoring with eco-display

free function

custom routine