# Controlling a Device

## To control a device:

1. In the Installed Hardware window, select the devices you want to operate.
2. Choose Remote from Thinking Home’s Window menu. (The Remote Window opens. The buttons will be enabled according to the features supported by all of the selected devices. For example, “Dim” will not be offered for an appliance module. Buttons will only be enabled if there is a controller installed that can send the request to the device. )
3. Press the On, Off, Dim and Brighten buttons as desired.

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