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How to Use Vacation Mode on WiZ Smart Lights

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You'll Learn:
  • How to use Vacation Mode with your WiZ smart lights.
You'll Need:
  • The WiZ app to be already installed on your mobile device.

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In This Guide
You'll Learn:
  • How to use Vacation Mode with your WiZ smart lights.
You'll Need:
  • The WiZ app to be already installed on your mobile device.

With Vacation Mode you can simulate a human presence in your home while you're away for an extended time. It disables any existing schedules and enables automatic schedules to turn your lights on and off in the morning and evening. However, it doesn't affect Scheduled Presets.

To Use Vacation Mode

  1. Launch the WiZ app on your mobile device.
    WiZ App.
  2. Go to Schedules. This varies based on the mobile device you have.

    On an Android Device

    1. Go to the Menu in the top left corner.
      Menu icon highlighted in WiZ app.
    2. Then tap Schedules.
      Schedules option highlighted in menu of WiZ app.

    On an iOS Device

    1. Tap Schedules at the bottom.
      Schedules tab highlighted in WiZ app.
  3. Scroll to the bottom and tap the toggle button next to Vacation Mode to turn on the feature. It may also show up as Presence Simulation depending on the WiZ app version.
    Vacation Mode toggle button highlighted in WiZ app.
  4. All other schedules will get disabled and Vacation Mode will jump to the top.
    Vacation Mode enabled in WiZ app.
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