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Smart control panels are designed not just for manual control, but also for automating your smart home to match your lifestyle.
What Are Scenes and Routines?

• Scenes: Predefined settings that control multiple devices simultaneously (e.g., “Movie Night” dims lights, lowers shades, and turns on the TV).
  
• Routines: Automated sequences based on triggers like time of day, motion detection, or weather conditions (e.g., turn off all lights at midnight).
  

How Panels Manage Scenes and Routines

• Built-in Automation Engines: Many panels allow you to set up custom scenes and routines directly through the panel interface.
  
• Third-Party Integration: Some panels also sync with smart home control panel hubs like SmartThings or Home Assistant for even more complex automations.
  
• Voice Assistant Compatibility: Create routines triggered by Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri.
  

With automation, your smart home truly starts working for you rather than you constantly managing it.