# Create Automation

In the nomos system Controller, you can create a new automation that responds to specific conditions and triggers. Automations allow you to automatically control devices or scenes based on predefined rules.

Steps to Create an Automation:

1. **Automation Name:**
   * Enter a unique name for the automation so you can easily identify it later.
   * Example: "Turn on lights at sunset."
2. **Add Trigger:**
   * Click "**Add your first trigger**" to define a trigger.
   * A trigger is an event that starts the automation, such as reaching a specific time, turning on a device, or detecting motion.
3. **Set Conditions:**
   * Optionally, click "**Add your first condition**" to add conditions that must be met before the automation is executed.
   * A condition could be, for example, that the automation only triggers at night or only when no one is home.
4. **Define Actions:**
   * Click "**Add your first action**" to define the actions to be executed when the conditions are met.
   * An action could be, for example, turning on the lights or sending a message.
5. **Enable Negative Actions:**
   * Optionally, you can also define **negative actions** that, for example, undo a specific action when the conditions are no longer met.
6. **Save Automation:**
   * After all triggers, conditions, and actions have been defined, click "**Add**" to activate the automation.
   * The automation is now displayed in the list of automations and is ready to run.
7. **Cancel:**
   * If you wish to cancel the process, click “**Cancel**” to stop creating the automation and return to the previous screen.

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