We live in an era where technology and comfort are more intertwined than ever. Home automation is no longer a luxury for the few, but a growing reality in many smart homes and smart buildings. One of the most interesting aspects of this world is represented by smart home scenarios: these automated sequences of actions simplify daily life while improving well-being, safety, and energy efficiency.
What is a smart home scenario?
A smart home scenario is a sequence of actions involving multiple devices and systems that are triggered automatically (based on a schedule or specific event) or manually (with a simple touch on a smart switch or a touchscreen, via app or by voice command.
Smart home scenarios coordinate lights, blinds, heating, cooling, alarms, appliances, and more, responding to daily or recurring needs.
The beauty of a home automation scene lies in its flexibility and customization: it can be tailored to your lifestyle, schedule, seasons, and even to whether people are present in the home or not. Thanks to home automation, your house or smart building becomes truly intelligent — acting in a coordinated and predictable way, allowing you to focus on what really matters.
Here are 6 smart home scenes that can truly simplify your everyday life:
1. “Good morning”
One of the most loved smart home scenarios: as soon as the alarm goes off (or at a preset time), the roller shutters gently rise, lights turn on gradually, and heating or cooling adjusts the room to the perfect temperature. Your favourite playlist starts playing in the background, and the coffee machine turns on. On weekends, you can set this routine to start later or disable it entirely.
2. “Leaving home”
With a single touch — via smart switch, touchscreen, or app — all lights turn off, roller shutters close, unused electrical outlets are powered down, the alarm is activated, the indoor temperature is lowered to save energy, and the robot vacuum starts cleaning.
A perfect example of home automation serving both security and energy savings.
Forgot to activate the “Leaving Home” scene? No problem — you can also launch it remotely from your app, while travelling on the metro, or from the office
3. “Coming home”
A classic smart home scene: as you enter through the gate (or at a preset time), pathway lights turn on, welcome lighting activates, roller shutters open (if it’s still daytime) or stay closed to ensure your privacy. Heating or cooling resumes to welcome you into a comfortable environment.
4. “Cinema”
A perfect home automation scene for entertainment: roller shutters fully close, lights dim or turn off, the projector or smart TV turns on, and the sound system switches to cinema mode. All with a single touch or by voice command.
5. “Good night”
The final scenario of the day, but no less important. With the “Night” smart home scenario, all lights turn off except for a courtesy light (perhaps in the hallway), roller shutters close, the alarm switches to night mode, and the temperature is lowered — your full nighttime routine in a single touch.
6. “Presence simulation”
Ideal when you’re on vacation or away for several days. The smart home scenario “Presence Simulation” automatically triggers a series of actions that mimic normal home activity even while you’re gone: lights turn on and off in various rooms, blinds open and close on schedule, and the TV or radio turns on randomly.
If suspicious movement is detected, the alarm system immediately activates.
An effective way to discourage intruders by making your home appear occupied. It’s one of the most popular home automation scenes for those who value passive security through automation.
How to program a smart home scene?
With the DOVIT app, it’s easier than you think.
Here’s an example of a smart home scenario: “Morning wake-up and yoga”:
And here’s how to set up a scene. For this example, we chose the “Party” scene:
Learn more about DOVIT’s smart home scenarios here.
Conclusion
Smart home scenarios are useful and easy to manage — they are the beating heart of any smart home. They help simplify daily life, save energy, and improve both comfort and security. Whether you live in a flat or manage a smart building, these scenes can be customized to meet your needs. With the DOVIT home automation system, everything runs locally, without depending on the cloud. Your data remains safely inside your home, and your system continues to function even without an internet connection.
