User's Manual

7 Advanced UI Features
This chapter explains how to use the advanced features of zControl.
Device Management
Open the UI and click the “Devices” icon. Clicking on any device in the list allows the user
to focus on that device. In Administrator Mode, devices can be renamed (it is
recommended to give each device a unique name). Focusing on a device brings up a
different set of options, depending on what kind of device it is. For example:
• Focusing on a lamp allows it to be turned on/off, and its level of brightness set
(0% – 100%).
•
Focusing on a thermostat allows access to its temperature controls.
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Focusing on a camera allows the user to see the camera’s feed, and, depending on
the camera model, control other features, such as pan, tilt, and zoom.
•
Focusing on a motion or occupancy detector allows triggering (see “Triggers” on
page 19).
Rooms, Scenes, and Schedules
Rooms, Scenes, and Schedules are some of the most useful and powerful features of
zControl. These features allow the user to control devices in the home by location,
situation, and/or time.
Rooms
Organizing devices into “Rooms” makes it easier to find and control any device. To create
a Room:
1. Activate Administrator Mode.
2. Click the “Rooms” icon.
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