Gesture-based load control

A method comprising:

• displaying an icon representing a load control device on a display of a mobile device, wherein a first type of actuation of the icon causes the mobile device to enter a first load control mode;
• detecting a second type of actuation of the icon representing the load control device on the display of the mobile device;
• while the actuation is maintained, entering a second load control mode configured to control an electrical load associated with the load control device;
• detecting movement of the actuation in a direction in a first axis on the display of the mobile device;
• in response to the detected movement of the actuation in the direction in the first axis on the display of the mobile device, determining a distance of the movement of the actuation in the direction in the first axis on the display of the mobile device;
• generating control instructions to adjust a control level of the electrical load based on the distance of the actuation and the direction in the first axis;
• and
• transmitting the control instructions to the load control device.