# \#scenes **URL:** https://community.smartthings.com/tag/scenes/467.md [Latest](https://community.smartthings.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.smartthings.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.smartthings.com/tags.md) --- ## [Delays and timers ( yet again)..a modest suggestion](https://community.smartthings.com/t/delays-and-timers-yet-again-a-modest-suggestion/293054)
**Author:** [@rlsmith46](https://community.smartthings.com/u/rlsmith46)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/delays-and-timers-yet-again-a-modest-suggestion/293054 "2025-01-05T22:54:25Z")
There have been numerous questions/suggestions over the years about how to implement a delay in actions. The answers all seem to be complicated.typically involving programming. This seems to me to be a fundamental ite… --- ## [Don't make a scene](https://community.smartthings.com/t/dont-make-a-scene/268638)
**Author:** [@iopt](https://community.smartthings.com/u/iopt)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/dont-make-a-scene/268638 "2023-10-30T14:16:15Z")
Is it just me or are scenes no longer supported? Searching around returns mixed answers. There are still official docs describing the feature such as here and here. The Platform Transition FAQ mentions the Scenes API an… --- ## [Activate Smartthings Scene via Fibaro Dimmer 2 + Tradfri](https://community.smartthings.com/t/activate-smartthings-scene-via-fibaro-dimmer-2-tradfri/211416)
**Author:** [@RdL](https://community.smartthings.com/u/RdL)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/activate-smartthings-scene-via-fibaro-dimmer-2-tradfri/211416 "2023-01-16T22:09:46Z")
Hi there, I have various Fibaro Dimmer 2’s and use them to control dimmable led-lights throughout the house. I used ‘association groups’ with mediocre success (i.e. often not all lights turn of). Now, I added a level of… --- ## [Activating Philips Hue scenes from the new SmartThings app?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/activating-philips-hue-scenes-from-the-new-smartthings-app/214396)
**Author:** [@Doug\_Colt](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Doug_Colt)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/activating-philips-hue-scenes-from-the-new-smartthings-app/214396 "2022-11-10T18:35:48Z")
Is there any way to activate Philips Hue scenes that are stored on the Hue bridge? I was a very happy fan of Hue B Smart, which worked fantastic on the SmartThings App. This is obviously no longer supported on the new S… --- ## [Scene overruled a timeswitch](https://community.smartthings.com/t/scene-overruled-a-timeswitch/244918)
**Author:** [@Ronald](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Ronald)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 8:33am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/scene-overruled-a-timeswitch/244918 "2022-07-16T08:33:05Z")
I made scene for leaving. But a boiler is switched on and of by a timeswitch. Is there a possibility to switch off the timeswich during the leave scene? --- ## [Dimmers in scenes acting up (April 2022)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/dimmers-in-scenes-acting-up-april-2022/241802)
**Author:** [@HalD](https://community.smartthings.com/u/HalD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/dimmers-in-scenes-acting-up-april-2022/241802 "2022-04-19T22:26:13Z")
Hub V2 running 0.42.7 firmware. I’m suddenly having scenes that include dimmers not working correctly. The app reports “\[scene-name\] ran, but some devices didn’t work” followed by a list of devices. It’s always dimmers… --- ## [Arlo Cameras In Scenes, Automations, Help please](https://community.smartthings.com/t/arlo-cameras-in-scenes-automations-help-please/224905)
**Author:** [@sam2021](https://community.smartthings.com/u/sam2021)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 4:32am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/arlo-cameras-in-scenes-automations-help-please/224905 "2021-04-23T04:32:34Z")
HI I have 5 Arlo Camera’s (various models) and I have linked them all to ST. Unfortunately, Arlo doesn’t have a feature to let you know if one of your camera’s goes offline, so I am making a substitute by using ST to re… --- ## [Cannot modify Scenes in new app](https://community.smartthings.com/t/cannot-modify-scenes-in-new-app/216669)
**Author:** [@ffxhub](https://community.smartthings.com/u/ffxhub)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/cannot-modify-scenes-in-new-app/216669 "2021-04-09T18:20:36Z")
I’m have the same issue mentioned in this post (https://community.smartthings.com/t/new-apps-keeps-crashing/203837) I tired deleting them from the app and the app crashes. I tired accessing scenes from the IDE and I ca… --- ## [Virtual/custom devices no longer available in automations and scenes](https://community.smartthings.com/t/virtual-custom-devices-no-longer-available-in-automations-and-scenes/219569)
**Author:** [@jasonkhonlaw](https://community.smartthings.com/u/jasonkhonlaw)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/virtual-custom-devices-no-longer-available-in-automations-and-scenes/219569 "2021-04-09T16:32:52Z")
My scenes and automations no longer work with any of my virtual devices or real devices that use custom device handlers. These devices list ‘unknown condition’ on existing automations and scenes. If I remove the device… --- ## [Cooling set point not being saved](https://community.smartthings.com/t/cooling-set-point-not-being-saved/224285)
**Author:** [@jarvismeier](https://community.smartthings.com/u/jarvismeier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/cooling-set-point-not-being-saved/224285 "2021-04-07T18:41:33Z")
With the temperatures getting warming and exiting winter i decided to check a bunch of my scenes to lower the heat set point and noticed that all of my cooling set points are blank. I went in and reapplied the cooling s… --- ## [Smartthings Scenes 'Failed'](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-scenes-failed/218694)
**Author:** [@CBorell](https://community.smartthings.com/u/CBorell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-scenes-failed/218694 "2021-03-22T21:36:54Z")
I’m having issues with all of my Smartthings Scenes? Mine don’t work at all or are delayed 5-10 minutes. “Failed” - “Test Scene, ran but some devices didn’t work.” - “Unknown Device” I’ve tried deleting and re-creating… --- ## [Scenes not working](https://community.smartthings.com/t/scenes-not-working/137153)
**Author:** [@lastresort](https://community.smartthings.com/u/lastresort)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/scenes-not-working/137153 "2021-02-24T15:57:43Z")
Hey all. I am new to smartthings somewhat, set up scenes using viritual switches (with ifttt) and lutron integration for lighting scenes with dimmers set to different amounts etc. It worked amazing and now suddenly doesn… --- ## [Almost all of my devices are missing from "Scenes" and "Automations" in the new app (21 Feb 2021)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/almost-all-of-my-devices-are-missing-from-scenes-and-automations-in-the-new-app-21-feb-2021/221207)
**Author:** [@jemenake](https://community.smartthings.com/u/jemenake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 5:52am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/almost-all-of-my-devices-are-missing-from-scenes-and-automations-in-the-new-app-21-feb-2021/221207 "2021-02-22T05:52:01Z")
I’ve got a about a dozen switches in my house (and they all work in WebCore and they show up in the new app for turning them on/off, and Alexa discovered them all, too). However, I just started experimenting with Scenes … --- ## [\[OBSOLETE\] Hue B Smart (Smart and FAST Hue Lighting)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/obsolete-hue-b-smart-smart-and-fast-hue-lighting/60672)
**Author:** [@infofiend](https://community.smartthings.com/u/infofiend)\ **Replies:** 681\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/obsolete-hue-b-smart-smart-and-fast-hue-lighting/60672 "2021-01-16T16:01:27Z")
HUE B SMART Hue B Smart - total control of Hue Bulbs, Groups, Scenes, and more! This is a follow-up to my earlier Hue Connect Service Manager called Hue Lights Groups Scenes (oh my). This version has ability to integra… --- ## [Alexa doesnt find scenes](https://community.smartthings.com/t/alexa-doesnt-find-scenes/194166)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Lavallee](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Kevin_Lavallee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/alexa-doesnt-find-scenes/194166 "2020-11-14T18:57:58Z")
I have created a scene in the smartthings app. It controls two leviton DW6HD dimmer switches and one ecobee 4 thermostat. I have had this scene for several days. I have alexa account and smartthings account linked. Wh… --- ## [How to create lighting groups in ActionTiles with a responsive virtual switch](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-to-create-lighting-groups-in-actiontiles-with-a-responsive-virtual-switch/201223)
**Author:** [@jerz87](https://community.smartthings.com/u/jerz87)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-to-create-lighting-groups-in-actiontiles-with-a-responsive-virtual-switch/201223 "2020-08-31T23:25:47Z")
Hey everyone! A known issue with Smartthings and ActionTiles is the ability to create lighting groups in ActionTiles. I created a video and step by step guide on my Youtube Channel and website for everyone who is looki… --- ## [Trigerring a Scene from SmartApp](https://community.smartthings.com/t/trigerring-a-scene-from-smartapp/155930)
**Author:** [@crimson](https://community.smartthings.com/u/crimson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/trigerring-a-scene-from-smartapp/155930 "2020-07-30T20:55:09Z")
Is it possible to trigger a Scene from SmartApp code and if yes how? --- ## [How can I create a scene where Sengled lights slowly fade in and out and change all bulbs color randomly or specified?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-scene-where-sengled-lights-slowly-fade-in-and-out-and-change-all-bulbs-color-randomly-or-specified/197696)
**Author:** [@Timlah79](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Timlah79)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-scene-where-sengled-lights-slowly-fade-in-and-out-and-change-all-bulbs-color-randomly-or-specified/197696 "2020-06-21T22:06:29Z")
I would like to be able to create a scene that slowly fades all 6x Sengled bulbs in and out and preferably randomizes the color of each bulb (all of these bulbs are connected to the same light switch. I don’t need any mo… --- ## [Smartthings Classic: Scenes sort?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-classic-scenes-sort/190770)
**Author:** [@devedsmith](https://community.smartthings.com/u/devedsmith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-classic-scenes-sort/190770 "2020-04-22T15:18:27Z")
In the Smartthings classic app how are scenes sorted? I have over 50 scenes and is is really frustrating to scroll around randomly looking for scenes. mr.smith --- ## [Limit to # devices in a scene?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/limit-to-devices-in-a-scene/179460)
**Author:** [@HalD](https://community.smartthings.com/u/HalD)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/limit-to-devices-in-a-scene/179460 "2020-03-13T19:46:10Z")
For some time now I have had two scenes (new app) that I use at bedtime or when leaving the house. One is “All inside lights off” and one is “All outside lights off”. I’ve got an Alexa Routine that is triggered by the ph… --- ## [Ecobee 3 Resume Schedule](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ecobee-3-resume-schedule/183472)
**Author:** [@ernrodri2](https://community.smartthings.com/u/ernrodri2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ecobee-3-resume-schedule/183472 "2020-01-10T19:52:48Z")
I have a routine with Alexa to turn off my downstairs lights, tv, and resume the schedule on my Ecobee when I say good night. I use ifttt to resume the Ecobee schedule as we usually turn the heat up in the evening. I w… --- ## [Fibaro Roller Shutter - Scene Activation problem](https://community.smartthings.com/t/fibaro-roller-shutter-scene-activation-problem/146463)
**Author:** [@craigseymour](https://community.smartthings.com/u/craigseymour)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/fibaro-roller-shutter-scene-activation-problem/146463 "2019-09-16T19:01:59Z")
Hoping to get some insight into Scene Activation for my Fibaro Roller Blind 2 switches. By Scene Activation I mean specifically that I want the switch to generate Fibaro scene codes in the same manner as the Fibaro Dimm… --- ## [Cannot Create Scene](https://community.smartthings.com/t/cannot-create-scene/135270)
**Author:** [@mwiseman](https://community.smartthings.com/u/mwiseman)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2019, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/cannot-create-scene/135270 "2019-04-11T20:07:08Z")
I have tried several times to create a scene in the Android version of the mobile app. I get the Message: Something’s Wrong We can’t load your screen right now. Any suggestions? --- ## [Classic App Scene Limits?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/classic-app-scene-limits/160432)
**Author:** [@iderdik](https://community.smartthings.com/u/iderdik)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/classic-app-scene-limits/160432 "2019-04-08T20:45:16Z")
I’m setting up a scene I’d like to trigger when Away mode is activated. I want it to turn off (or make sure they are off) 20 or so different lights around the house. Using the classic app, it keeps crashing or showing a … --- ## [I'm new. Can I do scenes with a door lock function?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/im-new-can-i-do-scenes-with-a-door-lock-function/140726)
**Author:** [@Christie\_Forte](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Christie_Forte)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/im-new-can-i-do-scenes-with-a-door-lock-function/140726 "2018-10-31T14:05:48Z")
I’m building a house and trying to future-proof my home by selecting the best Smart Home Hub that I can use to build on over time. One of my must-haves is having the ability to give voice commands to Alexa as part of Goo… --- ## [Executing Scene on multiple locations](https://community.smartthings.com/t/executing-scene-on-multiple-locations/128357)
**Author:** [@sedosan](https://community.smartthings.com/u/sedosan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/executing-scene-on-multiple-locations/128357 "2018-09-22T12:22:05Z")
I’ve been searching a lot but I couldn’t find an exact answer to what I’m looking for. I have a 2 floor villa and I had to install 2 hubs because 1 can’t reach the whole house. Now I have all devices on the first floor… --- ## [Scene will not delete](https://community.smartthings.com/t/scene-will-not-delete/136880)
**Author:** [@rgreen](https://community.smartthings.com/u/rgreen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/scene-will-not-delete/136880 "2018-09-16T20:50:17Z")
I created a scene on the new app and I now cannot get it to delete. When I delete it, it immediately comes back with a refresh. It is not visible in the classic app or anywhere else. Any thoughts? --- ## [Enforce Scene](https://community.smartthings.com/t/enforce-scene/124691)
**Author:** [@shmuelsash](https://community.smartthings.com/u/shmuelsash)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/enforce-scene/124691 "2018-04-19T16:05:21Z")
Anyone know of a SmartApp that can enforce a scene? Right now, if I set scene X (which turns off all the lights and dims the dining room to 20%) to run at 10 AM if at 10:03 someone turns on a light that light will stay o… --- ## [Create a scene based on the current state of selected lights?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/create-a-scene-based-on-the-current-state-of-selected-lights/121886)
**Author:** [@Neil\_Popson](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Neil_Popson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/create-a-scene-based-on-the-current-state-of-selected-lights/121886 "2018-03-16T14:35:38Z")
Is there a SmartApp (or any other way) to create a scene based on the current state of the lights (on/off, dim level, and color temp or color)? I am transitioning from a Homekit setup and trying to quickly bring in all … --- ## [Feature request: re-vamp the color picker interface, make it more like LIFX](https://community.smartthings.com/t/feature-request-re-vamp-the-color-picker-interface-make-it-more-like-lifx/115708)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Renstrom](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Brian_Renstrom)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 12:37am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/feature-request-re-vamp-the-color-picker-interface-make-it-more-like-lifx/115708 "2018-01-19T00:37:51Z")
The color picker in SmartThings is horrible. Usually I want the most saturated color I can get, and I always end up going into the whites and then have to very precisely try to pick the color just below the line. On to… [Next page](https://community.smartthings.com/tag/scenes/467.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=scenes)