Device Types

Device Types categorize devices for grouping, filtering, and UI presentation. They provide a way to organize your device inventory by function.

Overview

Device types are simple categorization labels assigned to devices. They help with:

• Filtering: Quickly find devices of a specific type in the device grid
• Grouping: Organize devices logically in reports and dashboards
• UI Icons: Some UI components use device type for icon selection

Viewing Device Types

The main grid displays all configured device types:

• ID - Unique identifier
• Name - Internal type name
• Description - Type description

Grid Actions

• Add - Create a new device type
• Delete - Remove a device type

Creating a Device Type

1. Click Add in the grid toolbar
2. Enter the device type details:

Name

• Internal identifier (lowercase_with_underscores)
• Auto-formatted on blur
• Examples: av_receiver, lighting_controller, thermostat

Description

• Human-readable description of the device category
• Examples: "Audio/Video Receivers", "Lighting Controllers", "HVAC Thermostats"

3. Click Save

Common Device Types

Name	Description
controller	System controllers and gateways
av_receiver	Audio/video receivers
display	TVs, projectors, monitors
matrix	Video/audio switchers
processor	Audio processors, DSPs
camera	IP cameras and NVRs
thermostat	HVAC controls
lighting_controller	Lighting gateways
shade_controller	Window treatment controllers
lock	Door locks and access control
sensor	Environmental sensors
relay	Contact closure devices

Assigning Device Types

Device types are assigned in the Devices editor:

1. Navigate to System > Devices
2. Edit a device
3. In the General tab, select a Device Type
4. Save

Accessing This Page

The Device Types page is accessible from:

• The Device Types button in the Devices page header

Database Schema

Column	Type	Description
id	INTEGER	Primary key
name	STRING	Type name (required)
description	STRING	Optional description

Related Documentation

• Devices - Device management and type assignment
• Subsystems - Subsystem-level device organization