# Group Control

> Symcon documentation · English · generated on 2026-09-26  
> Index: https://www.symcon.de/en/llms.txt

Source: https://www.symcon.de/en/service/documentation/module-reference/logic/group-control/

_Requires Symcon >= 5.0_

With the help of the 'Group Control', variables can be switched together in groups.

### function scope

- When one variable in the group is switched, all remaining variables in the group are switched as well
- All variables that are added to a list can be switched with a separate variable at the same time

### Software installation

- Via the [Module Store](https://www.symcon.de/en/service/documentation/components/management-console/module-store/) install the 'Group Control' module.

### Setting up the instances in IP-Symcon

Under 'Add Instance' the 'Group Control' module can be found using the quick filter. - More information about adding instances in the [Instances documentation](https://www.symcon.de/en/service/documentation/basics/instances/)

#### Configuration Page:

| Name      | Description                                                                                                                            |
| --------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Variables | The variables present in this list belong to the group; All variables must be of the same type and have the same profile and an action |

### status variables

The status variables/categories are created automatically. Deleting individual ones can lead to malfunctions.

#### Status variables

| Name   | Type    | Description                              |
| ------ | ------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| Status | variant | Displays the status of the current group |

#### Visualization

This displays the status variable that can switch the group.