4 basic scenes to get you started
So you've decided to make the switch to Hilo — great! Wondering where to begin to get the most out of it? Here are four simple and practical scene ideas to help you stay comfortable and energy-efficient, from morning to night.
With Hilo, saving energy and simplifying your everyday routine go hand in hand! How? One way is through automated settings called “scenes.” A scene lets you control multiple smart devices in your home with a single action. You can trigger a scene at any time, whether manually (or even with a voice command!) or by scheduling it to run automatically at a set time.
1. Cozy morning scene
Schedule: One hour before you wake up
Connected devices: Hilo thermostats and smart dimmer
Start your day off on the right foot! On chilly mornings, set your smart thermostats to 23°C in the bathroom and 21°C in the rest of the house. If you have a compatible Zigbee dimmer* in the bedroom, adjust it to gently lower the lights for a soft, peaceful wakeup that sets the tone for the rest of the day.
2. Heading to work scene
Schedule: Around your usual departure time
Connected devices: Hilo thermostats and smart plugs
Leaving for work with peace of mind is easy! In winter, set your thermostats to lower to 17°C in every room — no need to heat an empty house. If you have compatible Zigbee smart switches, power down your morning essentials like your flat iron, coffee machine, or clothes iron. No more second guessing on the way out!
3. Welcome home scene
Schedule: One hour before arriving home
Connected devices: Hilo thermostats, smart plugs and light bulbs
In winter, warm up your home to 21°C just in time for your return. Turn on the smart in-wall switch in your entryway to welcome you back home. In summer, plug a small air conditioner into a compatible smart plug so you're greeted with a cool environment the moment you step inside.
4. Sleep tight scene
Schedule: One hour before bedtime
Connected devices: Hilo thermostats, smart plugs and switches
Enjoy a restful night’s sleep by lowering the temperature to 19°C in the bedrooms and 17°C in the rest of the home during the winter. A dimmer switch gently softens the bedroom lights to help you unwind. Want to set a relaxing mood? Use a smart plug to turn on your essential oil diffuser with lavender chamomile. You can also program a white smart bulb at 10% brightness to gently light a hallway or room — perfect for comforting little ones who wake up in the night.
Have fun creating your own scenes!
Once you've mastered these basic scenes, let your imagination fly! There are many options for creating new scenes to make your life more comfortable while simultaneously saving energy.
Can I add a compatible thermostat to a Hilo scene?
Only the Sinopé Zigbee floor heating thermostat paired directly with the Hilo hub can be scheduled as part of a Hilo scene.
Are you using Honeywell Home, Mysa, or Sinopé thermostats with Hilo? Scene customization isn’t available for these devices just yet — but we’re working on it so you’ll be able to create your own scenes soon.
Note: To stop a scene that is running, you must activate another one. In other words, you need to select a new state for each device included in the scene since there is no default configuration.
*Please note that Hilo no longer sells Netatmo stations or smart bulbs, smoke detectors, plugs, light switches, auxiliary switches, or dimmers. However, you can still access all features of any devices already installed in the Hilo app.
