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How do I create and automation rule using the Frontpoint Website?
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Login to your account on myfrontpoint.com.
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Select on Automation in the navigation menu.
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On the Rules tab select the pencil icon next to an existing rule to modify it or select the Add New Rule button at the top to create a new rule.
For this example, we are choosing to Add New
Then select New Rules Builder
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Choose the Select button to the right of "when" to select when the rule activates.
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Select 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 select Done.
For this example, we are choosing FRONT DOOR and status Opened
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Choose the Select button to the right of "then" to select the action that will occur when the rule is triggered.
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Select the device or event that will 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.
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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Select 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.