Intro
With zendō, you can control all your lights, including smart light bulbs, wall switches, dimmers, and relays. You can turn lights on or off, adjust the dimming level, change colour, and monitor the battery level of portable lights in the Batteries section of the app.Add lights to the floorplan
Lights are essential in every automated property, and a room often has multiple light sources. To keep control simple, please add a light room accessory that controls all the lights in the room. This gives you quick, easy control. You can turn off all the lights in the room with a single tap.Automatic grouping
This is the recommended setup. Before you start, please link each zendō room to the matching Home Assistant room/area. When the rooms are linked, select “All lights” when you add the light room accessory. zendō will automatically create the group for you, and keep it up to date when lights are added or removed from the room.Manual selection
If you’d rather pick a specific light (or a light group from Home Assistant), select “Let me choose” when you add the light room accessory. This is handy when you already have a group in Home Assistant (for example, a Philips Hue room/zone). Or if you have a single wall light switch that controls all the lights in the room.Control individual lights in a group
zendō automatically detects grouped lights and displays an option to control individual lights within the group. This is the best of both worlds. You can:- Control the entire room at once.
- Control individual lights within the group when you need it.
Add individual lights to the floorplan (optional)
Some lights are better as individual accessories on the floorplan, especially lights you often control individually. For example:- Task lighting, such as a desk lamp or a reading light next to a chair or sofa.
- Bedside table lights.
- Kitchen under‑cabinet lights.
Setting the mood
Controlling every single lightbulb is tedious. Instead of focusing on each light, think about how you use the room. Please set up scenes or automations in Home Assistant to create moods that fit your lifestyle. Here are some examples of mood scenes created for Homes:- Wake up: Start your day gently with wake‑up lighting that helps you feel refreshed.
- Work from home: Need to focus? This mood helps you concentrate and stay productive.
- Housekeeping/cleaning: Sometimes, you just need everything bright to spot the dust or focus on the ironing.
- Relax: When your day is done, it’s time to wind down.
- Party: Celebrate any occasion, big or small, in style.
- Sleep: Drift off as the lights transition to a warm tone and dim.
- Meditate: Put both your mind and body at rest.
Supported brands
Almost all lights supported by Home Assistant work with zendō.
We've tested the following:
Philips Hue
IKEA
Aqara
Lutron
LIFX
TP-Link
Wemo
KNX
Matter
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If your accessory isn't working correctly, please get in touch.