Virtual Groups

Virtual Groups

• A virtual group typically refers to a collection of groups with which you'd like to work as a single entity to bring together lighting devices in the normal groups. These groups can be created for various reasons: decorative, location-based, or recreational.

• Creating virtual groups is straightforward. You can do this by adding regular groups that you want to control together, into one virtual group. This allows you to manage all these groups through a single virtual entity. You have the flexibility to apply controls such as the color picker, whites, presets, and effects. Moreover, scheduling your virtual groups is an option too.

• Devices like PWM, Wall-washer, Bulb, MR 16, Strip, and Repeaters can be included in one virtual group. However, for specific devices, like AstroTimers, the rules are a bit different. You can only combine one AstroTimer group with another of the same kind. This restriction also applies to devices like AC PWM’s, Smart Plug’s, and StreetLight’s.

• The "Virtual Groups" option can be found under "More Options" on the left side of your screen.

Follow these simple steps to create a Virtual Group : -

1. Tap on "Virtual Groups" under "More Options" to view the below screen.

2. Tap on “Continue”.

3. On the next screen, you will see the key benefits of the virtual groups feature. Tap on “Get Started”.

4. In the top right corner, you’ll notice a '+' icon. Tapping this will prompt a pop-up for creating a new virtual group by giving it a name.

5. Assign a suitable name and tap “Add.”

6. The “Select Group” page will display all the device groups in your network.

7. Choose your desired groups and tap “Add.” The newly created virtual group will appear.

8. To apply any color or effect, or to set a schedule, select any virtual group. Then, in the top left corner, tap on "More Options." A menu will appear with options like Colors, Whites, RGBW Sliders, Presets, Effects, and Schedules.

9. Here you can apply any effect from the color picker, RGBW sliders, white temperature selection, presets, or effects that suit any occasion.

10. From Schedules, you can create any lightning schedules and OFF automation schedules as well. Here are the steps to create one :-

• Tap on Add a schedule. 
• Tap the Lighting option, and select any lighting option. After selecting, click “Next.”
• For each option, there is a respective screen where you can apply the colors, effects, or presets.

• Select the desired date range and tap “Next.” Also select whether you want to repeat the scheduled action every year or until a few years in the future.

• Set the start time when the scheduled action should start and tap “Next.”

 

• Pick the days of the week when the scheduled actions should take place and tap “Next.”

• Review the summary of your schedule and confirm by tapping “Create.”

• Your newly created schedule will be listed on the "Schedule" screen.

• Similarly, schedules can be set for AstroTimer, StreetLight, and ACPWM.

• For StreetLight and ACPWM, you have options for both brightness and scheduling in the menu. For AstroTimer, only the scheduling option is available.

Creating Virtual Groups Video : 

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