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question on timeout setting. For my scenario, how about a 10 minute timeout? Then, control the lights through a program 15 - 30 minutes ON. So, once motion is detected, the program runs for the designated time. Thinking it would be nice to not get another ON signal for the next 10 minutes (timeout setting). Does this make sense? Or, should I change the timeout to .5 minutes or ???

Perfect, thanks guys. I'll work on this more the next few evenings.

At sunset, I want the motion detector to start scanning for motion and turn on flood lights if motion is detected. ( I know I can use the 'Night Only' checkbox too - which is better?) At sunrise, I won't want the flood lights to be triggered until the following eveing. I want lights to only respond during the night.

ok, control makes sense. Let me do some testing. Standby. Now, how does this look? Motion after hours - [iD 000B][Parent 0001] If From Sunset To Sunrise (next day) And ( Control 'Motion Driveway-Sensor' is switched On Or Control 'Motion Patio-Sensor' is switched On ) Then Set 'Flood 1' On Set 'Flood 2' On Set 'Flood 3' On Set 'Flood 4' On Wait 20 minutes Set 'Flood 1' Off Set 'Flood 2' Off Set 'Flood 3' Off Set 'Flood 4' Off Else Set 'Flood 1' Off Set 'Flood 2' Off Set 'Flood 3' Off Set 'Flood 4' Off Edit: updated code to reflect night hours

OK, thanks for everyone's input. I have figured out how to properly communicate with my MS and have this kind of working. Right now, my lights are working via ON & OFF signals from the MS. I have tried the 'ON Signals only' method, but the 'Current State' is constantly 'ON'. So, I'm relying on the 'OFF' signal to shut off my lights. What am I missing on this? I want to control the scenario via my UD software. How does the logic look if I want the program to get a signal from the MS and then it does what I specify? Right now, the lights stay on as long as i have for the timeout ( I have played with this and my lights stay on for this amount of time). I have 'Only After Timeout' checked. I apologize this is the only way I know to post my program code:

My MSs are ultimately turning on my exterior flood lights when motion is detected outside during night hours. Should I avoid making a scene and just use a program? Or, should I make a scene?

Yes, I made a scene and added 2 MSs and 4 lights. Not sure why I made it...

I have just purchased 2 motion sensors and I'm trying to get them installed. I successfully have created a 'Motion' program that will turn some lights on when MS sends the 'on' command. It works to turn the lights on. I have checked the checkbox for 'ON commands only' but my lights go out after 1 minute. I understand because it's the status or state of the MS is going back to 'OFF'. What am I missing? I've tried checking the 'Occupancy Mode' and unchecking it. Lights still run for a minute and the shut off (unless still detecting movement). Also, I have specified for the system to Notify me via text that motion was detected - but I'm not getting text messages. It did send me an email ok. I have tested the text number and the ISY will send a test text ok. Edit - I might have just stumbled upon something. I didn't realize the MS had to be put into linking mode to make changes. I'm at work now, but will try this 1st thing when I get home. Maybe the changes (I thought I was making) weren't happening.