====== Empower Your Dashboard: Send downlinks to your devices using the command widget ======
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Congratulations on mastering [[tutorials:downlink_command|the creation of saved downlinks]]! Now, let's elevate your skills and integrate these downlinks into your dashboard, enabling users to control devices effortlessly. Imagine switching lights ON/OFF or activating an alarm with just a click!
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In this guide, we'll walk you through using the command widget to achieve this seamless integration.

===== Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Command Widgets ===== 

  - **Identify Your Asset**: Ensure you have an asset with a device that supports saved downlinks. This is the foundation for adding command widgets to your dashboard.
  - **Access the Dashboard**: Navigate to your dashboard where you want to add the **command widget**.
  - **Add a Command**
    * In the datasource panel of your dashboard, select the option to add a new command.
    * Give your command a meaningful name that reflects its function (e.g., "Switch Light ON").
    * Choose the asset associated with the device you want to control.
    * Select the alias that points to your specific device.
    * From the list of saved downlinks, pick the one you want to use for this command.
    * Customize the command by selecting an icon and color that visually represent the action.
  - **Save Your Configuration**: Once you've added all the necessary commands, save your configuration to apply the changes.
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===== Testing Your Command Widget ===== 

Now that your command widget is set up, it's time to test it:

  * Click on the control in your dashboard. The saved downlink will be sent to your device.
  * If your device is a LoRaWAN device with a Class C profile such as LT-22222-L LoRa I/O Controller from Dragino, the command will be executed immediately.

===== Endless Possibilities ===== 

With this setup, you can control various actions such as:

  * Switching lights ON/OFF
  * Activating alarms
  * Opening/closing gates

The integration of saved downlinks into your dashboard opens up a world of possibilities for remote device control.