Flows / Automation

The Upstairs Smart Stairs app adds three specialized Flow Action Cards that extend Homey’s default light controls. These cards allow you to control your stairs more precisely, especially in combination with motion detection.

Important: All three Flow Action Cards will override or remove any motion light schemas previously configured in the official Upstairs app. Use these actions when you want Homey to fully control motion-triggered lighting behavior.

Set motion color and dim

This allows you to set a specific color and brightness for your Smart Stairs when motion is detected. Using the color picker, you can choose any color to be applied dynamically during motion events.

Set motion temperature and dim

This lets you define a specific light temperature and brightness for your stairs when motion is detected. Whenever this action runs, the stairs adopt the chosen temperature and brightness.

Disable motion light

This completely disables motion-triggered lighting on the stairs. The stairs will no longer animate or respond to motion events.

How to Use These Cards

1. In the Homey app, go to Flows.

2. Either edit an existing Flow or create a new Flow:

   • Mobile App: Tap the + icon in the top-right corner, then select New Flow.

   • Web App: Click New Flow to start a new flow (basic or advanced).

3. In the flow editor, go to Then → Action.

4. Search for your Smart Stairs device name (the name you assigned when adding the stairs)

5. Select the Flow Action Card you want and configure the parameters.

6. Combine it with any trigger (motion sensor, time, or other device) to complete your automation.