Smart Home · Scenes & Programming

Smart home scenes: one button changes everything.

2026-09-27 · Obsidian Audio Video · Houston

A scene is a preset that controls multiple systems with one press. "Good Morning" raises the shades, turns on the kitchen lights, starts the coffee maker, and sets the thermostat to 72. "Away" locks the doors, sets the alarm, lowers the shades, turns off the lights, and adjusts the thermostat. One button, multiple systems, zero thought.

Essential scenes for most homes

• Good Morning: Bedroom shades rise, hallway lights at 30%, kitchen at 80%, thermostat to 72.
• Away: All lights off except entry on timer, shades down, thermostat to eco, doors lock, alarm arms.
• Dinner: Dining 70%, kitchen island 50%, hallways 30%.
• Movie Night: Living room 10%, shades down, TV on, surround sound on.
• Good Night: All off except pathway lights, shades down, thermostat down 2 degrees.
• Entertaining: Living 30%, dining 50%, kitchen 60%, outdoor 70%.

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