App Basics

App Basics

When you first open your app, you will see your customised home screen. It will look something like this:
Top of the App home pageTop of the app Home page
The number and type of rooms will depend on your house and requirements. If you have it organised like this, the screen might be too small to display the more admin side of things.
Base of the home page, with information on the sockets, lights etc.
This section is always in the app. It allows you to see what is happening by lighting, heating (if in use) and power consumption.

If you want to turn off the system, then you can simply press one button (All lights, off.) Or if you wanted to access a room, then you select that room. More in 'Room working'

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