User's Manual

Overview: Basic UI Features and Elements

4.3 Devices

Near the top of the UI, you’ll see a row of 6 icons that form the main menu. The leftmost icon

is labeled Devices. Clicking on it will bring you to a listing of all of the devices the zControl has

discovered. We haven’t configured any devices yet, so this list should still be empty.

4.4 Rooms

Next, you’ll find the Rooms icon. Like the list of devices, the list of rooms will be empty. After some

devices have been configured, clicking on Rooms will allow you to organize those devices into groups

according to their locations.

4.5 Scenes

Next, you’ll find the Scenes icon. Like the lists of rooms and devices, the list of scenes will be

empty. Scenes are an advanced feature which allows you to control groups of rooms and devices

simultaneously.

4.6 Schedules

Next, you’ll find the Schedules icon. Like the lists of devices, rooms, and scenes, the list of

schedules will be empty. Schedules are an advanced feature which allows you to automate your

home control. For instance, you can have the zControl automatically turn on the lights in the living

room at 6 o’clock every evening.

4.7 Monitor

Next, you’ll find the Monitor icon. After you’ve installed one or more cameras, clicking the Monitor

icon will allow you to view and control your camera(s). It will also allow you to create, watch, and

delete recordings.

4.8 Dashboard

All the way on the right of the main menu is the Dashboard icon. The Dashboard allows you to see

and control Devices, Rooms, Scenes, Schedules, and Cameras on a single screen. In addition, the

Messages pane is visible from the Dashboard. Messages keep you informed about changes in the

status of the zControl as well as attached devices. Note that you can select Cameras from the pull-

down menu multiple times to open multiple Camera panes.