How to Create a Motion-Based IF-DO Automation in the Lightwave App

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.

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.

   

4. Tap IF-DO as the automation type.

   

Configure Your Trigger and Action

Trigger (IF):

• Tap to add a trigger.

  

• Select your Motion Sensor.

• Set the action to Motion.

  
• 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.
  

Action (DO):

• Tap to add an action.

  

• Select the dimmer (or any device) you want to control.

  

Final Steps

1. Tap Next once your trigger and action are set.

   

2. Give your automation a descriptive name (e.g., Hallway Lights - Auto Off).

   

3. Tap Done to save your automation.

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.