Android does not actively scan during the creation process. This scan is only done one time
before the Gears list appears on the screen. For this reason, it is imperative that the mobile
device stays in the same location while a Group is being created. If the mobile device moves
around the room, then the Gears which are shown to be in range may fall out of range by the
time the Group is created.
Multiple Groups can be created, each with a set of Gears assigned. A Gear can only participate
in one Group at a time.
Figure 34 Gear Select for Groups
After creating a Group, the app displays a Connecting screen. This screen immediately attempts
to connect to Gears added to the new Group. Once all connections have been made, the app
will automatically display the Control screen. This screen works in the same way as the Control
screen for individual Gears. Sliding up opens the shades and sliding down closes them.
At this point, if only some Gears or no Gears can be connected to, the screen will provide a “Try
Again” button. On creation of a new group, the app requires that the complete Group can be
connected to before the Group can be controlled for the first time. This limitation acts as a check
to ensure that the Group works as configured.
