How To: Set Up "Noise Too Loud" Smart Rules – Lynx

How To: Set Up "Noise Too Loud" Smart Rules

What are Sensor Smart Rules?

You can optimize the value of smart sensors installed at your rental properties using Smart Rules in the Lynx Portal. This article explains how to set up the "Noise is too Loud" Smart Rule option to alert staff and/or guests when a noise sensor detects a sound-pressure level above a specified threshold.

Note: Smart Rules can only be created for Groups, not for individual properties - but you can create Groups for almost any purpose you can imagine, including properties which have smart thermostats installed, those in a geographic region, or even for properties which need a specific set of Smart Rules. See this page for instructions on how to manage Groups.

The Process:

Step 1:	Visit the "Groups" tab in the Lynx portal

Step 2:	Click the gear (settings) icon for the group you want to create/edit rules for - this will open the Smart Workflows/Smart Rules configuration page

Step 3:	Click "Smart Rules" on the left side of the page

Step 4:	Click the "+" button to open the "Add a Smart Rule" window

Step 5:	Create a name for the new Smart Rule

Step 6:	Select the "Noise is Loud" option from the "When" drop-down menu. This will update the UI depending on which option is chosen.

Step 7:	Select the noise level in decibels (dB) that must be exceeded in order to trigger the Smart Rule under "Alert Level".

Step 8:	Configure options to notify the guest, or check the "Do Not Notify Guest" check-box if you do not want to alert the guest when the noise level is exceeded. You can select the following options: Notify via Email, SMS, or both Duration: Only send the notification if the noise level is exceeded for the specified length of time Message Subject/Body: You can customize the message sent to the guest using your own text, and use Messaging Tags to dynamically insert data about the guest, property, and/or stay

Step 9:	Configure options to notify a Lynx user (usually a property manager or other staff member). You can select the following options: Notify via Email, SMS, or both Duration: Only send the notification if the noise level is exceeded for the specified length of time Message Subject/Body: You can customize the outgoing message using your own text, and use Messaging Tags to dynamically insert data about the guest, property, and/or stay

Step 10:	When you are finished configuring the Smart Rule, click the "Add" button.

Learn more about what you can do with Groups at this page.

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