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How do I create and automation rule using the Frontpoint App?
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Login to your account on the Frontpoint app.
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Tap on Automation in the navigation menu.
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Select an existing rule to modify it or tap the plus sign at the bottom to create a new rule.
For this example, we are choosing to Add New
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Tap Select to the right of "when" to select when the rule activates.
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Tap on the device or event that will be used to trigger the rule -device options are determined by the equipment on your system.
For this example, we are choosing Contact Sensor
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Choose the action that will trigger the rule to start and then tap Done in the top right corner.
For this example, we are choosing FRONT DOOR and status Opened
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Tap Select to the right of "then" to select the action that will occur when the rule is triggered.
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Tap on the device or event that will be triggered by the rule -device options are determined by the equipment on your system.
For this example, we are choosing Light/Switch.
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Choose the action that will occur when the rule is triggered and then tap Done in the top right corner.
For this example, we are choosing Entry Light and Turn On
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If Available, Tap to edit FOR:
When lighting is an action item the FOR option will appear to choose how long the light will stay on or off.
For this example, we are choosing Indefinately
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Tap Run at all times to select when the rule will run.
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Select whether the rule will run all the times or at specific times and on certain days. Tap Done.
For this example, we are choosing ** Run at all Times**
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Enter a name for your rule.
For this example, we are naming the rule Contact Sensor Light/Switch Rule 0
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Congratulations! You have created an Automation Rule.
You can now edit, delete, or toggle this rule on or off.