Control Legacy PowerView® Scenes With Apple Watch® and iPhone® Widgets

Summary Learn how to control Legacy PowerView® shades by setting up Scene control on Apple Watch® and iPhone® widgets using the PowerView App.

Applies To Legacy PowerView®, Apple Watch®, iPhone®, PowerView® App, Scene control

Setup and Requirements

1. Install the PowerView App
2. Confirm Account Access and Gateway Setup
3. Create Scenes in the PowerView App

Apple Watch Integration

4. Add Scenes to Apple Watch
5. Refresh the App on Apple Watch

iPhone Widget Integration

6. Add PowerView Widget to iPhone
7. Access Widgets From Lock Screen

Support

8. Need More Help? 
 

Setup and Requirements

• Install the PowerView App on both the iPhone and Apple Watch.
• Ensure Automatic App Install is enabled in the Watch settings.
• Create Scenes in the PowerView App before setup.
• A PowerView Gateway is required for Scene control via Apple Watch.
• Sign into the correct Home or PowerView account linked to your shades.

Add Scenes to Apple Watch

1. Open the PowerView App on your iPhone.

2. Tap More > Integrations > Add Integration > Watches & Widgets.

   

    

    

   

3. Select the Scenes you want to appear on your Apple Watch.
   • You can choose Scenes from multiple Homes and PowerView generations.
     
     
4. Arrange the order of Scenes to your preference.
5. Tap Back to exit. Scenes are automatically pushed to the watch.

Note: Scene names may be abbreviated due to screen size limitations.

Refresh the App on Apple Watch

If Scenes are missing:

1. Press the Side button to view the Watch Dock.
   
   
2. If PowerView is not in the Dock:
   • On your iPhone, open the Watch app > Dock.
   • Choose either Favorites or Recently Accessed.
   • If using Favorites, tap Edit, then add PowerView with the green plus icon.
3. Return to the Dock and swipe left on PowerView App.
   
4. Tap the red X to force close the app.
   
   
5. Press the Crown/Home button to open the app grid.
   
6. Select the PowerView App.
7. Wait for sync (orange loading indicator) to complete.
   • Sync may need to be repeated for large accounts or multiple generations.
     
      

Add PowerView Widget to iPhone

1. Hard close the PowerView App:
   • Swipe up or double-click Home button and swipe the app away.
2. Go to the Today View by swiping right from the Home screen.
   
   
3. Scroll to the bottom and tap Edit > Customize.
   
   
4. Locate PowerView and tap the green plus icon.
5. Arrange widget order and tap Done.
   
   
6. Previously selected Scenes will appear in the widget.
7. If not, tap the gray plus icon to reopen PowerView App and select Scenes:
   • More > Integrations > Add Integration > Watches & Widgets.
   • Choose Scenes from any Home or PowerView generation.
8. Tap Back to push Scenes to the widget.
   
                 

Tips:

• Scene names may be truncated.
• Widget color matches Scene color in the app. Coordinating by room is helpful.

Access Widgets From Lock Screen

1. Go to Settings > Face ID (or Touch ID) & Passcode.
2. Toggle on Today View and Search under "Allow Access When Locked."
3. When locked, swipe right to access widgets, including PowerView.
    

Need More Help 

If you have additional questions, we recommend reaching out to your original dealer or installer for support.

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