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title: "SmartThings: Creating Automations and Scenes"
description: Automations and scenes are what make your smart home truly smart. They let you set devices to respond automatically to conditions, or control multiple devices with a single tap.
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# SmartThings: Creating Automations and Scenes

## Automations and scenes are what make your smart home truly smart. They let you set devices to respond automatically to conditions, or control multiple devices with a single tap.

#### What Is a Scene?

A scene is a group of device settings that you activate manually. For example, a “Movie Night” scene might dim the living room lights to 20%, turn on the TV, and close the blinds — all with one tap.

 

### Creating a Scene

1. Open the SmartThings app and tap the Automations tab (or the + icon on the Favourites tab).
2. Select Create Scene.
3. Give the scene a name (such as “Movie Night” or “Goodnight”).
4. Tap Add Action and choose the devices you want to control.
5. Set each device to the state you want (on/off, brightness level, lock/unlock, etc.).
6. Tap Save. The scene will appear in your Favourites for easy access.

 

#### What Is an Automation?

An automation runs without any input from you. It uses an “If this, Then that” structure. You define a trigger condition and an action that should happen when that condition is met.

 

### Creating an Automation

1. Tap the + icon on the Favourites tab and select Create Routine.
2. **Set the “If” condition:** Choose a trigger such as time of day, device status (motion detected, door opened), location mode, or your phone’s GPS location.
3. **Set the “Then” action:** Choose what should happen, like turning lights on, sending a notification, changing the mode, or running a scene.
4. Give the automation a name and tap Save.

 

#### Automation Ideas for Your Home

- **Morning routine:** At 7:00 AM on weekdays, turn on kitchen lights and set thermostat to 21°C.
- **Welcome home:** When your phone arrives at your home location, unlock the front door and turn on hallway lights.
- **Goodnight:** At 11:00 PM, turn off all lights, lock all doors, and set mode to Night.
- **Security alert:** When motion is detected and mode is Away, send a push notification and turn on outdoor lights.

 

**⚠️ Important:** Automations run based on the conditions you set. Double-check your triggers before saving to avoid unintended behaviour, especially with door locks and security devices.

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