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Monitor and control devices

Use the App to view sensors and operate actuators for the device selected in the header.

Monitor live sensor readings

Monitor — live readings for the selected device.

Control lights and actuators

Control — turn actuators on or off (disabled while the device is offline).

Choose a device​

  1. Open the Device control in the header.
  2. Search or pick a controller (for example your greenhouse kit or lighting controller).
  3. Check the online/offline badge and Cloud / Nearby mode.

All Monitor and Control values apply to that selection.

Monitor​

Path: left nav → Monitor (or Home → Quick action Monitor)

  • Live sensor cards (for example Temperature, Humidity) with last update time
  • Refresh to pull the latest values
  • Device health for connectivity / health summary
  • Tap a sensor for history (availability depends on your plan and data)

While offline, the App may still show the last known values; treat them as not live until the device reconnects.

Control​

Path: left nav → Control (or Home → Quick action Control)

Typical controls (exact list depends on your kit):

Control typeWhat you do
Switch / relayToggle on or off (for example Water Pump, Grow Light)
Dimmer / levelRaise or lower brightness or intensity (for example LED Dimmer %)

Rules:

  • Controls are disabled while the device is offline (banner: “controls are disabled”).
  • Commands need permission for that space (Viewer = look only).
  • Failed or unverified commands appear under Alerts.

What you can and cannot do​

You canYou cannot (Help Center)
Turn controls on/off, set levelsDefine new actuator/sensor types in the platform catalog
Use scenes, schedules, automationsPerform ByteStar staff / system-admin inventory setup
Bind widgets to existing sensors/actuatorsWrite custom firmware drivers
note

If a control is missing, the kit may not include it yet, or you lack permission. Ask a space Admin / Owner, or support for kit setup.

Nearby (local control)​

For low-latency control on the same network or Bluetooth, tap Cloud in the header or open Settings → Nearby connection. See Nearby.