In the Niko Home Control programming software II version 2.x actions linked to players are subdivided into:
- basic actions
- advanced actions
- conditional actions
What is a basic action?
The majority of actions in an installation are simple, e.g. using a control to switch one or more lamps on or off, or controlling a roller shutter with a roller shutter button. We call these actions basic actions.
You can easily create them in a few mouse clicks.
Some basic actions comprise handy parameters, e.g. you can make the light switch off after a certain period of time.
The behaviour of a basic action is pre-defined.
Please also read 'What is a basic action?'.
Examples:
- a dimmer and a button will follow the pre-defined dimmer behaviour
- a roller shutter and a button will follow the pre-defined roller shutter behaviour
What is an advanced action?
An advanced action is a more complex action where a wizard facilitates the process of setting the behaviour and parameters by guiding you through the different steps.
Advanced actions represent the power of Niko Home Control II and offer you the possibility to add value in an easy way. Please also read 'What is an advanced action?'.
Examples:
- presence simulation
- intruder alarm
- access control
- basic all-off
What is a conditional action?
You use a conditional action when you want to create functions that go further than what advanced actions do. Please also read 'What is a conditional action?'.
Example:
Closing the roller shutters when it is dark and the advanced action all off has been activated.
What is the difference between a basic action, an advanced action and a conditional action?
The figure below shows the difference between a basic action, an advanced action and a conditional action.
