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Save Energy with Scenes

Scenes adjust lights, climate, shades, and plugs together—cutting waste without sacrificing comfort.

Note: “Scenes” aren’t a single company’s product—they’re a capability most smart-home platforms support (sometimes under different names like Scenes or Routines). A scene simply sends multiple device commands at once (e.g., dim lights, set temperature, close shades).

Why scenes save energy

  • Right light, right time: dim or switch off in empty rooms; adapt brightness to daylight.
  • Smarter heating & cooling: night/away setbacks; gentle pre-heat/cool before you return.
  • Shades that help: close on hot afternoons or open for free winter warmth.
  • Kill standby power: cut TVs, consoles, office gear, and chargers when idle.
  • Shift usage to cheaper hours: run laundry or EV charging off-peak (where available).

🤖 AI/ML optimization

A scene is a set of actions dim lights, set temperature, close shades. AI learns your patterns and context and triggers the right scene proactively not just on a fixed schedule.

⭐ Starter scenes

Goodnight, Away, Workday, Movie, Cooking, Vacation — we tailor each to your rooms and routines.

🧠 Best practices

Use occupancy & window sensors, default to dim levels, layer schedules with presence, add auto-off failsafes.

📊 Measure & tune

Review your energy dashboard to spot always-on loads and retarget scenes where savings are largest.

🔗 Works with your ecosystem

Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings, and Home Assistant — local-first whenever possible.

🔒 Privacy-respecting

Only the devices you choose are included, with easy manual overrides and per-user access.

The result

Lighting, HVAC, and plug loads work together—automatically—so your home stays comfortable while you spend less.

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