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Trigger a Google Automation (Scene) from a Zimi switch

To have multiple devices turn on / off from the press of a button, please follow the instructions below.

Note: This requires the Google Home app. Please make sure you have linked Zimi from the 'Works with Google' page.

1) In the Google Home app, select Automations


2) Press the + Add button

3 ) Select Household

4 ) Give your Automation a name and select + Add Starter

5 ) Then select the option, When a device does something

6 ) Then select the device from the list which will start the automation.

7 ) In this example, when this light switch turns 'off', it will action multiple devices to turn off as well. Select Add starter when done.


8 ) Then select + Add action then Adjust Home devices. Select the devices you want to turn on / off.


9 ) Select Save when done. You have now created an automation which will action multiple devices from the press of a button.


You can also create another automation that will do the opposite when the light switch is turned on.

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact Zimi Support (support@zimi.life)

Updated on: 21/02/2024

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