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Add a Basic Event

You can create simple events in Xsponse using the Basic Configuration, ideal for straightforward scheduling without advanced options.

To Add a Basic Event​

  1. Go to Events in the main menu.
  2. Select the Add Event button.
  3. Select Configuration Type as Basic.
  4. In Event Type, select:
    • Trigger: Executes when a specific trigger condition is met (e.g., a sensor or device state).
    • One-Time: Executes once on the scheduled date.
    • Recurring: Repeats based on a set interval (daily, weekly, etc.).
  5. Depending on the type selected, configure the fields following:
    • Event Name: Enter your event name (e.g., "Lights Off").
    • Details: Add details you want to specify about the event.
    • Location: Select the location from the dropdown menu.
    • Schedule Date: When selecting a One-Time event, choose the date.
    • Schedule Time: When selecting a One-Time event, choose the time.
    • Configure Type and Event Type: These are non-editable fields displayed with pre-selected options.
  6. Click Next to continue.

Conditional Configuration
Steps 7 to 10 should only be configured if "Trigger" is selected in the previous step.
7. Select Device Category.

  • All
  • Individual
  • Grouped
  1. Select the No trigger checkbox, if you don't want to set a trigger device.
  2. Click the Continue with no trigger button.
  3. Click Yes to confirm or Cancel to exit without creating the event.
  4. Enter Time Delay.
  5. Select the Duration from the dropdoown menu.
  6. Click Add Delay to save the delay; otherwise, it will not be stored.
  7. Click Add Action to define what the event will do.
  8. Select the action type that you prefer.
    • Local Action: Select the action to be performed directly on the device or system.
      • Activate Strobe / Light: Enable the strobe or light function for the specified device.
      • Play Audio: Initiates the playback of the selected audio file.
      • Display: This action enables the device to present data, messages, or visual content on its built-in display.
      • Control Relay: This action allows you to remotely control the on/off state of a connected relay device.
      • Video: This action allows you to control the camera of the device.
      • Stream: This action allows you to stream an audio.
    • External Action: Configure actions that interact with external services or systems.
      • Send Email: Compose and send an email message to the specified recipient(s) with the given subject and body.
      • Send SMS: Automatically send text messages to your contacts.
      • Phone Call: Send a voice message, typically to another user or a designated recipient.
      • Send Mobile Notification: Define parameters and logic for delivering push notifications to mobile devices.
      • Webhook: Trigger an HTTP request to an external URL, for integration with other systems or services.
  9. Enter the required fields based on the action type selected in the previous step.
  • For Local Actions, complete:
    • Device Category: Select Individual or Group.
    • Device Type: Choose the appropriate type for the action.
    • Available Devices: Select from the list.
  • For External Actions, the fields vary depending on the specific action selected. These may include:
    • Title
    • Recipients
    • Subject
    • Message
    • REST Method
    • API Endpoint
    • Headers
    • Message Body
    • Notification Type
    • Target Screen
    • Send message to guest users?
    • Notification Title
  1. Click Save to apply changes.
  2. Click the Submit to create event.

See Also​

To complement your knowledge of this process, check the following pages: