Agents - Your Wish is Our Command
What is an Agent and why do I need it?
Running all your smart devices individually in multiple apps is uncomfortable and time-consuming (and not so smart after all). We believe that a true smart home should adapt to your preferences and routines.
That’s why we created Agents. Agents let you hook up all your smart devices - when an action occurs in one device, another set of actions is triggered in other device(s).
You’ll learn how to set up an Agent between a light bulb (say, LIFX) and a thermostat (say, ecobee), so you come home after work to the perfect environment.
1. Launch the Muzzley app and sign in
2. Tap the second icon to the left on the bottom menu (upper menu in Android) and tap ‘Add an agent’ on the upper icon
3. Name the Agent ‘Arriving home’ and tap ‘+’ to add the Location
4. Select ‘Location’ and tap ‘Next’
5. Allow Muzzley to use your current location; then search for your home address in the searching box or by placing the pin in the right spot; then tap ‘Done’
6. Tap ‘I’ll make sure that…’ to add a lamp
7. Select LIFX, then tap ‘Next’
8. Choose lamp status (on), color (yellow) and brightness (70%), then tap ‘Done’
9. Tap ‘And also…’ to add a thermostat
10. Select the Ecobee Thermostat, then tap ‘Next’
11. Choose temperature (23C), Presence Status (Home), Operation Mode (Heat), and tap ‘Done’
12. Tap ‘But only if…’ to add a time range
14. Choose a time range (5-7pm), timezone (America/Los_Angeles), and weekdays (M-F); then tap ‘Done’
15. Here’s your ‘Arriving Home’ Agent. Tap ‘Finish’ to save it
- Drag the On/Off button to activate and deactivate your Agent
- Click the play icon to execute it in that moment
- Tap the trash icon to delete it
- Select the Agent itself to edit it. You can add as many devices as you want to one single Agent.
Here are some ideas to get you started
After you get home, turn on the speaker connected to your smart plug, dim the smart lights and change their color (a red or pink would look nice!) for the perfect romantic mood.
Devices we recommend: Insteon plug and LIFX lights.
When outdoor freezing temperatures approach, nudge the set temperature on the thermostat up a couple of degrees. This way on those extra cold nights, the inside is just a little bit warmer.
Devices we recommend: Netatmo weather station, Nest thermostat.
Water your plants only when they need it, and let those bulbs bloom!
Devices we recommend: Koubachi plant sensor, Rachio Iro sprinkler.
Agents offer you the creativity you need to enjoy your smart home, just the way you want it. If you have any suggestions or questions, send us an e-mail at [email protected], and we’re happy to help!
Check out other smart devices you can use in Muzzley. If you do not have Muzzley yet, download the free app from the App Store, Google Play, or Windows Phone Store.
