CUE is the Abode automation engine. It lets you create rules that trigger actions automatically based on sensor events, system modes, locations, schedules, and more. A Standard or Pro plan is required to run automations.
✓ | TIP You can create automations without a plan, but they will not run until you add a Standard or Pro plan. |
How automations are structured
Every CUE automation has three components:
Component | What it does |
Triggers | Define when the automation runs. You can add multiple triggers connected by OR, meaning any one trigger will start the automation. |
Actions | Define what happens when the automation runs. You can add multiple actions that all run together when triggered. |
Conditions | Optional rules that must be true for the actions to run. Use these to add precision to your automations. |
Example automation
Scenario: turn on the entryway lights and open the garage door just after sunset or when you arrive home.
• Triggers: 5 minutes after sunset OR Front Door is opened
• Actions: Turn on entryway lights AND Open the garage door
• Conditions: Only if the automation is triggered between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM
More example automations
• When a burglar alarm triggers, set all lights to red if a specific phone is not at home
• Every day at sunset, or when the living room motion sensor detects movement, switch the system to Home mode
• At 1:30 PM on weekdays, unlock the front door
• When the Iota motion sensor detects movement, turn on the office lamp
• Every night at 10:00 PM, turn off the living room camera
Creating an automation
1. In the Abode app, tap Automations from the bottom navigation.
2. Tap the + button at the top right, then tap Create Automation.
3. Add your triggers, actions, and any conditions.
4. Name your automation and tap Save.
Editing or disabling an automation
1. In the Abode app, tap Automations from the bottom navigation.
2. Tap the settings button (...) next to the automation you want to change.
3. Tap Edit to modify it, or tap Disable to pause it without deleting it.
Location automations
You can trigger automations based on your phone entering or leaving a set location. For example, automatically arm your system when your phone leaves home. See the Location Automations Guide for full setup instructions.