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description: "Learn how to use Control4 scenes and how to request custom scene changes from Smart Systems."
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# How to Use and Customize Your Control4 Scenes

Learn how to use Control4 scenes and how to request custom scene changes from Smart Systems.

Smart Home Automation

## What Are Scenes?

Scenes are preconfigured automations that control multiple devices with a single command. For example, a "Movie Night" scene might dim the lights, lower the shades, turn on the projector, and set the receiver to the right input — all with one button press.

### Using Scenes

You can trigger scenes in several ways:
- **Control4 app** — Tap the scene icon on your dashboard
- **Control4 remote** — Press the programmed button
- **Keypad** — Press the button assigned to the scene (often with a custom engraved label)
- **Touchscreen** — Tap the scene on your wall-mounted Control4 touchscreen

### Common Built-In Scenes

- **Good Morning** — Turns on lights, raises shades, adjusts thermostat
- **Good Night** — Turns off all lights, locks doors, arms security, lowers shades
- **Movie Night** — Dims lights, lowers shades, turns on theater
- **Away** — Turns off all AV, arms security, sets thermostat to away mode
- **Entertaining** — Sets lighting to a preset level, starts music in common areas

### Requesting Changes to Your Scenes

Want to modify what a scene does, or create a new one? Scenes are programmed by Smart Systems and can be customized to your preferences. Common requests include:
- Adding or removing devices from an existing scene
- Changing light levels or which rooms are affected
- Creating new scenes for specific activities
- Setting scenes to trigger automatically at certain times
 Contact us with your request and we can update your programming remotely in most cases.

## Related articles

- [What to Do When Your System Is Unresponsive](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/system-unresponsive)
- [Control4 App Not Connecting — Troubleshooting Steps](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/control4-app-not-connecting)
- [Lights Not Responding to Smart Switches or Keypads](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/lights-not-responding)
- [Replacing Batteries in Smart Locks and Motorized Shades](https://www.smartsysinc.com/support/replacing-batteries-locks-shades)

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