Everything you need to know about smart push buttons

They often come equipped with additional functionalities besides (de)activating devices simultaneously, including dimming lights, adjusting temperature settings, and activating pre-defined scenes (more on that later). In short, smart push buttons play a pivotal role in creating intuitive and personalized space. They empower homeowners to interact with their smart devices more conveniently and efficiently.

In smart home terminology, a "scene" refers to a pre-set or pre-configured group of devices, actions or settings that can be activated simultaneously with a single command. In this blog, we assume this single command is clicking a smart push button. Scenes allow users to automate multiple devices or functions at once, creating a specific environment that meets certain needs.

Sounds a bit vague? Fair enough, here are some examples to make scenery more concrete:

• "Goodnight" Scene: Pressing a specific smart push button labeled "Goodnight" (best to install it near your bed) triggers a scene that prepares the house for bedtime. This scene could dim the lights throughout the home, adjust the thermostat to a comfortable sleeping temperature, ensure all doors are locked, and activate a security system or surveillance cameras.
• "Work Mode" Scene: A designated smart push button labeled "Work Mode" initiates a scene suitable for a focused work environment. Pressing this button could adjust lighting in the home office area, activate a specific playlist for concentration, set the thermostat to a preferred temperature and mute non-essential notifications. This push button is best installed near your home office or at your desk.

Scenes can take innumerable forms, but it’s the right placement of the units that will define the level of convenience. Always be sure to plan these placements with your installer.