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Automation Ideas

Get inspired by real-world automation scenarios. Each idea is a blueprint for creating seamless experiences — designed to be mapped to a button, a scene, or a voice command.

Popular Automations

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Movie Night

One press: projector on, receiver switches to Blu-ray, lights dim to 10%, blinds close, and phone goes to silent mode.

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Good Morning

Gradually brighten bedroom lights, start the coffee maker, read out the weather forecast, and turn on the bathroom heater.

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Leaving Home

Press one button by the door to turn off all lights, lower blinds, arm the security system, and turn down the thermostat.

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Doorbell Action

When the doorbell rings, show the front door camera feed on your Astrion or iPano screen and pause the TV.

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Bedtime Routine

Single button by the bed: lock all doors, turn off all lights except the hallway, set the alarm, and play white noise.

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Gaming Mode

Launch your favorite game, switch the TV to Game Mode, dim the lights, and activate Do Not Disturb on your phone.

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Energy Saver

Automatically turn off heating/cooling in empty rooms, switch off unused electronics, and dim outdoor lights after midnight.

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Emergency Alert

If a smoke alarm triggers, all lights flash, the alarm is announced on speakers, and a notification is sent to your phone.

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Designing Great Automations

The best automations are invisible — they work reliably, respond quickly, and feel natural. Here are a few principles to guide your design.

Speed Matters

Physical buttons are faster than unlocking a phone. Design for instant action.

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Context Awareness

The same button can do different things depending on time of day, room occupancy, or active scene.

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Family-Friendly

Design for everyone — physical buttons and clear labels make smart homes accessible.

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Ready to build your automation?

Visit the Support Center for step-by-step guides on setting up these automations with Home Assistant and RosCard.

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