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Summary: This article guides you step by step through creating an effective heating automation schedule for your home 🏠, using a progressive integration method—that is, one object at a time. A concrete example, neither too simple nor too complex, will help you easily understand and apply these principles. | ||||
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| ⚠ This article supplements the one about how the connected radiator works in the "Heating" menu. If you have not read it yet, click the link above to discover all the features of the Heating menu. ☝️ |
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Reminder: The schedule organizes the operation of all the heating objects in your home 🏠, not just one radiator or one room. It applies to your entire home 🏠 to ensure overall thermal comfort. When creating the schedule, think about your entire home 🏠, not an isolated area. This tutorial guides you in efficiently scheduling your heating according to your needs. You can then define a customized schedule that ensures thermal comfort while optimizing energy consumption. |
Schedule creation example:
Our home:
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Here is our home 🏠. It consists of three rooms equipped with heating systems. The home 🏠 is organized as follows:
So, we have three radiators to integrate into the schedule. |
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How do you create the schedule 📅 for the three heating systems? We will use the “progressive integration” 🕰️ method for a precise and detailed 7-day schedule, with each day divided into 24 hours. You will need to determine the state of each heating object at every moment, particularly at midnight, and then note the times when these states change. |
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It is crucial to clearly define the schedules for each of your heating systems to optimize their efficiency and ensure suitable comfort. Here, the schedules from Monday through Friday are identical, reflecting a work routine, while the weekend schedules differ to adapt to specific habits. During the week, heating is reduced while you are away at work, but on weekends, it is scheduled for optimal comfort at home. |
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What temperatures 🌡️ are recommended in a home? The recommended temperatures 🌡️ in a home are as follows:
During a prolonged absence from a room, it is recommended to reduce the temperature 🌡️ by 2 to 3 degrees to avoid unnecessary heating. |
Creating a schedule for heating objects on paper:
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P1: The living room.
This gives us the first schedule for our living room heating object:
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P2: The bathroom.
Here is the second heating schedule, for the bathroom:
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P3: The bedroom.
Here is the third heating schedule, for the bedroom:
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P1 + P2: The living room and bathroom. By combining the first two schedules, we obtain a first shared schedule for our heating objects. You must use all the times listed in the two previous schedules:
Then compare the different states of your heating devices by combining your schedules to derive modes:
Combine the schedules for your two heating devices to create a shared schedule.
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P1 + P2 + P3: The living room, bathroom, and bedroom. Next, add the third heating object and integrate its schedule into the shared schedule already created. Use all the times from both schedules:
Then compare the different states of your heating devices by combining your schedules to derive modes:
Combine the schedule for your third heating device with the shared schedule to add it:
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Let's name our modes so that we can configure them in the app before creating the schedule:
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| Very good. Now that the schedules 🕰️ for the radiators in the schedule for the home 🏠 have been defined and we have adapted our different modes, we need to program these settings in the Enki app 📅 |
How to enter this schedule in the app:
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As a reminder, the system includes three default modes:
These modes are essential for proper operation and cannot be deleted. However, you can customize them: change their name, choose the devices they activate, and adjust the associated rules according to your needs. |
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01 - Let's start by modifying mode no. 1 (M1), "Night." Click the mode name to edit it. You can then:
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02 - Let's set up the "Night" mode. Adjust the temperature using the "+" and "-" buttons according to the schedule:
Confirm by clicking "✓" in the upper-right corner (or "Save" at the bottom on Android). |
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03 - To create the new mode no. 2 (M2), follow these steps:
The add page offers:
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04 - Let's create our "Morning - Heat bathroom" mode for a clear name. Set the temperatures using the "+" and "-" buttons according to the schedule:
Confirm by clicking "✓" on iOS or "Save" on Android to save your new mode. |
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05 - Let's create the new mode no. 3 (M3). Follow these steps:
The add page offers:
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06 - Let's create the "Bathroom + Living Room" mode to heat these two rooms. Set the temperatures using the "+" and "-" buttons according to the schedule:
Confirm by clicking "✓" on iOS or "Save" on Android to save your new mode. |
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07 - The next mode no. 4 (M4) will heat only the living room and will be used when we are present in the main living area. We will therefore modify the "Present" mode, the primary mode for being home. Click the mode name to edit it. You can then:
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08 - Let's set up the "Present" mode. Adjust the temperature using the "+" and "-" buttons according to the schedule:
Confirm by clicking "✓" in the upper-right corner (or "Save" at the bottom on Android). |
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09 - The next mode no. 5 (M5) is for when no one is home. It will set all heating devices to the lowest temperature. We will therefore modify the "Away" mode, the primary mode for being away from home. Click the mode name to edit it. You can then:
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10 - Let's set up the "Away" mode. Set the temperatures using the "+" and "-" buttons according to the schedule:
Confirm by clicking "✓" on iOS or "Save" on Android to save your new mode. |
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11 - Let's create the new mode no. 6 (M6). Follow these steps:
The add page offers:
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12 - Let's create our "Evening - Heat bedroom" mode for a clear name. Set the temperatures using the "+" and "-" buttons according to the schedule:
Confirm by clicking "✓" on iOS or "Save" on Android to save your new mode. |
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Now that all our modes are defined, let's create our schedule. 📅 A default schedule is available and can be modified according to your needs. To create a new schedule 📅:
Example: here, we will modify the default schedule. |
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13 - To modify the default schedule, follow these steps:
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14 - We will reset the day of Monday by deleting all saved modes, as we would for a new schedule.
After deletion, only one mode named "Away" should remain, corresponding to the default setting. |
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15 - We will start by adding the modified "Night" mode:
The schedule therefore starts with Night mode at 12:00 AM. |
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16 - Let's continue by adding the "Morning - Heat bathroom" mode. Here's how:
The "Night" mode remains scheduled from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM, resumes after 5:30 AM, and continues until the end of the day. This setup is temporary until other modes are added. |
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17 - Let's continue by adding the "Bathroom + Living Room" mode. Here's how:
The "Night" mode is active from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM, followed by "Morning - Heat bathroom" until 5:30 AM, then "Bathroom + Living Room" until 6:00 AM. The "Night" mode then resumes until the end of the day. This setup is temporary until other modes are added. |
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18 - Let's continue by adding the "Present" mode. Here's how:
The "Night" mode is active from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM, followed by "Morning - Heat bathroom" until 5:30 AM, then "Bathroom + Living Room" until 6:00 AM. The "Present" mode then continues until 7:00 AM, and the "Night" mode resumes until the end of the day. This setup is temporary until other modes are added. |
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19 - Let's continue by adding the "Away" mode. Here's how:
The "Night" mode is active from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM, followed by "Morning - Heat bathroom" until 5:30 AM, then "Bathroom + Living Room" until 6:00 AM. Next, "Present" lasts until 7:00 AM, followed by "Away" from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, before "Night" resumes until midnight. This setup is temporary until other modes are added. |
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20 - Let's continue by adding the "Present" mode again. Here's how:
The Night mode is active from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM, followed by Morning - Heat bathroom until 5:30 AM, then Bathroom + Living Room until 6:00 AM. Next, Present continues until 7:00 AM, Away from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, then Present until 10:00 PM before Night resumes until midnight. This setup is temporary while waiting for other modes. |
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21 - Let's continue by adding the "Evening - Heat bedroom" mode. Here's how:
The Night mode is active from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM, followed by Morning - Heat bathroom until 5:30 AM, then Bathroom + Living Room until 6:00 AM. Next, Present continues until 7:00 AM, Away from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, then Present until 10:00 PM, followed by Evening - Heat bedroom until 10:30 PM, before Night resumes until midnight. |
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Our organization for Monday is now complete. As mentioned at the beginning, here are the details we planned for this day:
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22 - This Monday schedule must be applied through Friday. To do this, duplicate it from Tuesday through Friday:
This feature makes it easy to duplicate one day's schedule to other days.
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| After the week, you need to focus on designing the weekend. As with the week, you need to determine the status of each radiator at 12:00 AM, then at each specific time 🕰️ when a radiator changes status. |
| 23 - Go to the first day of the weekend by clicking Saturday in the list of days in your schedule. |
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24 - We will reset Saturday by deleting all saved modes, as we would for a new schedule.
After deletion, only one mode named "Away" should remain, corresponding to the default setting. |
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25 - Let's begin the integration by including the "Night" mode:
The schedule therefore starts with night mode at 12:00 AM |
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26 - Let's continue our integration by adding the "Home" mode:
The "Night" mode is active from 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM, then from 7:00 PM to midnight. The "Home" mode runs from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This configuration is temporary while waiting to add other modes. |
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27 - Let's continue our integration by adding the "Bathroom + Living room" mode:
The "Night" mode is active from 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM and from 8:00 PM to midnight. The "Home" mode runs from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and "Bathroom + Living room" from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This configuration is temporary while waiting for other modes. |
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28 - Let's continue our integration by adding the "Home" mode again:
The "Night" mode is active from 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM and from 10:30 PM to midnight. The "Home" mode runs from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The "Bathroom + Living room" mode is active from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This configuration is temporary while waiting to add other modes. |
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29 - Let's complete our integration by adding the "Evening - Heat the bedroom" mode:
The "Night" mode is active from 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM and from 11:00 PM to midnight. The "Home" mode runs from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The "Bathroom + Living room" mode is active from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and the "Evening - Heat the bedroom" mode from 10:30 PM to 11:00 PM. |
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Our organization for Saturday is now complete. As we mentioned at the beginning, here are the details we planned for this day:
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30 - This Saturday schedule must also be applied to Sunday. To do this, duplicate it for Sunday:
This feature makes it easy to duplicate a day's schedule to other days.
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| The schedule is complete; simply save it to apply it to your heaters. |
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31 - To save your schedule:
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32 - To activate your newly created schedule, you must:
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Things to know about schedules:
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How many setpoint changes are allowed per day?
You can modify the schedule up to 20 times per day.
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When editing your schedule, you can exceed 20 time slots, but when saving, an error message appears:
You must therefore reduce the number to a maximum of 20 time slots per day to save. |
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How do I delete a schedule?
Delete it from its editing screen.
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01 - In the Heating menu, click the settings " 02 - Choose the schedule to delete. 03 - Scroll down, click "Delete" and confirm again by clicking "Delete". The schedule will be deleted and you will return to the modes and schedules. |
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⚠ An active schedule cannot be deleted. The following message is displayed:
To delete it, change the schedule being used or switch it to another mode. |
Can I give multiple schedules the same name?
No, each schedule must have a unique name.
What temperatures are recommended?
In a home:
- Living area: 20.0°C
- Bedroom: 18.0°C
- Bathroom: 23.0°C
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Why can't the “Default” schedule be deleted?
A schedule is required. “Default” cannot be deleted or renamed, but its times and setpoints can be modified.
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How do I know if my device follows a schedule?
See the following methods:
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From your device's control page: Check the control type and make sure that schedule mode is enabled. |
Through the heating menu: Check the status of your devices: schedule, manual, frost protection, off, or individual. |
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Can I add a schedule to my favorites ?
No, schedules do not have a favorites system.
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Are new heaters added to the schedule?
Yes, they are present but disabled by default in all available modes. For each mode, enable them and configure their setpoint.
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Can I create multiple Away modes with different temperatures?
Yes. Each mode must have a different name and can use a distinct temperature.
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Why doesn't my radiator turn off?
Some heaters cannot be turned off completely. They then switch to the minimum temperature or frost protection mode.
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How long does schedule synchronization take?
It can take up to 15 minutes depending on the number of modes and devices involved. The more complex the schedule, the longer synchronization takes.
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Can I copy a day's configuration to another schedule?
No. You must recreate it manually in the other schedule.
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How do I change schedules?
In schedule mode, tap "⁝" on the “Current schedule” tile, then tap “Change schedule.” Select the desired schedule, then tap "✓" in the upper-right corner or "Save" at the bottom of the screen on Android.
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Why does one of my radiators, configured to remain under individual control, automatically switch to “Home” control mode and follow the collective schedule setpoints instead of its individual schedule?
Even if its control type is set to “Individual control,” if it is included in one of the modes, it will automatically switch to “Home” control mode when that mode is applied. Please check that your heating equipment, which is intended to be controlled individually, is excluded from all existing modes. When it is excluded, its slider appears gray in the relevant mode.
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For any questions about your schedules, contact our technical support. Please specify:
The more details you provide, the better we can help you. |