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title: How to Create a Motion-Based IF-DO Automation in the Lightwave App
description: Learn how to create a motion-based IF-DO automation in the Lightwave App to automatically trigger smart home actions when movement is detected. Simple step-by-step setup guide.
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# How to Create a Motion-Based IF-DO Automation in the Lightwave App
## Learn how to create a motion-based IF-DO automation in the Lightwave App to automatically trigger smart home actions when movement is detected. Simple step-by-step setup guide.
IF-DO automations in the Lightwave App allow for advanced logic, including time-delayed actions.
This is ideal for setups where you want devices to respond to motion with a delay—for example, turning off lights 5 minutes after no motion is detected.
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### Step-by-Step Guide
1. **Launch the Lightwave App** on your mobile device.
2. Tap the green **(+)** icon in the center of the screen.
3. Select **Automations**.
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4. Tap **IF-DO** as the automation type.
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### Configure Your Trigger and Action
#### Trigger (IF):
- Tap to add a trigger.
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- Select your **Motion Sensor**.
- Set the **action** to **Motion**.
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- Next to the motion sensor, you'll see a **"For"** preset - this is how long motion should be detected for i.e., If motion is detected for a minute, turn the dimmer on.
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#### Action (DO):
- Tap to add an action.
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- Select the **dimmer** (or any device) you want to control.
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### Final Steps
1. Tap **Next** once your trigger and action are set.
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2. Give your automation a **descriptive name** (e.g., *Hallway Lights - Auto Off*).
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3. Tap **Done** to save your automation.
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### Tips
- Use IF-DO automations for flexible scheduling, multiple triggers, and delayed actions.
- You can edit, disable, or delete automations anytime under the **Automations** tab.
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