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Intro

With Shortcuts, you can set up to eight automations (or scenes) that you can launch directly from your floorplan. Shortcuts are perfect for frequently used routines like “I’m leaving” or “I’m back”, or for frequent tasks like housekeeping.

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How it works

Each shortcut sits as a button on your floorplan, easily accessible from any room. One tap is all it takes: no menus, no digging through settings. A shortcut can do one of the following:
  • Start an automation. Run a multi-step routine you’ve already set up, like “Wake up” or “I’m leaving”.
  • Apply a scene. Switch your lights, blinds, or media to a saved look or mood.
Shortcuts don’t replace your automations: they launch them. Anything you can already do with a automations, a Shortcut can have it one tap away.

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Create shortcuts with the AI assistant

If you’re not sure where to start, the Zendo AI assistant can build shortcuts for you. Describe what you want in plain language, for example, “dim the lights and play my relax playlist”, and the assistant puts the shortcut together. It can also suggest shortcuts based on the devices in your home.

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Set up your shortcuts

  1. Tap (Settings)
  2. Tap “Edit Floorplan”
  3. Tap “Shortcuts” at the bottom of your floorplan
  4. You can now add, change, or delete shortcuts.
With Zendo, you can set up custom shortcuts any way you like, but we recommend creating some (or all) of the following.
Use the Zendo AI Assistant to create them for you; or use the descriptions as inspiration to create matching automations on your Home Assistant/Homey, then use Shortcuts to start them.

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Shortcuts for homes

I'm Home: A warm welcome back

Lights fade on gently, your favourite playlist starts, the temperature adjusts, and blinds open to let in natural light. The door locks behind you, the indoor cameras pause, and the security system disarms automatically.

I'm Leaving: Secure your property and save energy

All lights turn off, blinds close, doors lock, and the thermostat switches to energy-saving mode. Indoor cameras and the security system arm, and your robot vacuum might start cleaning.

Wake up: A gentle start to the day

Bedroom lights slowly brighten, blinds open to welcome the day, soft music plays, the thermostat warms up and your coffee machine starts. The security system disarms and cameras pause any indoor views.

Good Night: Wind down to sleep

Lights dim and then turn off, blinds close, and your doors lock. The thermostat adjusts for sleep, and the security system arms for the night.

Meditate: Create a calm space

Lights shift to a soft, warm glow, blinds close for privacy, and a calming soundscape begin to play. Distractions fade, and your space becomes peaceful.

Work from Home: Set the mood for focus

Lights adjust for focus, blinds open for natural light (or close to reduce glare), and your workspace gets cozy with just the right temperature. Music plays, indoor cameras are paused, and the robot vacuum stays docked so you’re not interrupted.

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Shortcuts for commercial properties

Open Up: Get the workplace ready

Lights turn on in common areas, signage and displays power up, HVAC switches to comfort mode, indoor cameras pause where appropriate, and the security system disarms for opening.

Close Down: Secure the workplace

All lights turn off, blinds close, doors lock, non‑essential equipment powers down, indoor cameras resume as needed, and the security system arms for the night.