How does my connected Inspire fan work in a schedule?

Summary:

This article explains how to create and use an individual schedule for your connected device.

Introduction

What is it?

What is a schedule:

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Your device's schedule is based on a time-based event that automatically triggers the selected actions, without manual intervention.

This mechanism makes the connected device autonomous, performing the right action at the right time, without repeated instructions. This is its sense of "when."

You can schedule a specific state at a given time and on a given day, then define another state at the end, ensuring flexible management according to your needs.
Why?

Why create a schedule:

Some devices can operate automatically through scenes or the schedules in the heating menu, but the scheduling feature provides specific and complementary management.

An individual schedule is ideal for automating a single device simply and quickly, unlike scenes and schedules, which can manage multiple devices.

It also lets you create several separate schedules, which can easily be enabled or disabled using sliders, offering great flexibility for quickly adapting settings to your needs.

How do I create one?

How to create a schedule:

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1 - Open the Enki app by clicking its "" icon.

2 - In the Home tab, select the device concerned to access its control page.

3 - To create a schedule, tap "Add" at the bottom of the "Add a schedule" tile.

 

Steps for creating your schedule

Click the step you want to view to display the explanations.

Step 01: Name the schedule.

Step 1: Name the schedule

4 - Start by naming your schedule so you can easily identify it.

Flèche Enki 20px.png Click the "Name" field to enter the desired name.

Flèche Enki 20px.png Type the chosen name.

Flèche Enki 20px.png Confirm by clicking the confirmation symbol at the bottom right of the keyboard.
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It is essential to choose a clear name for your schedule so you can quickly identify its purpose in the future.
Step 02: Set a start time

Step 2: Set an execution start time

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5 - To set the start time, click the "Start time" tile. You can choose from three options:

Flèche Enki 20px.png Time: Select a fixed time for a precise start, without being affected by natural conditions.

Flèche Enki 20px.png Dawn: Schedule the start at dawn, with a delay before or after, to adapt to the natural morning light.

Flèche Enki 20px.png Dusk: Start the schedule at dusk, adjusting the time before or after, which is ideal for following seasonal variations in daylight.

In this example, the start time is set to dusk, with the start scheduled 1 hour earlier. The schedule therefore starts one hour before sunset to anticipate events during this period.

A schedule should not be confused with a scene. It only allows one start time, setting a specific time for the action.

To perform the same action at several times, create several separate schedules, each with its own start time, for better organization.
Step 03: Set the action to apply to the device

Step 3: Set the action to apply at the execution start time

6 - Define the initial state of your device by clicking the "Device state" tile. A new page will open with several possible states to easily configure its behavior according to your needs:

  • Feature:
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Light: Controls the light.
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Fan: Controls the fan.
    Danger.png Both can be enabled at the same time.
  • State:
    Flèche Enki 20px.png On: Turns on the device feature
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Off: Turns off the device feature
    Danger.png It is not possible to activate both features at the same time.
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For our connected Inspire fan, we select the "Light" feature with the "On" state.

Without enabling the end of the schedule, the action is triggered one hour before sunset. This turns on the light of our connected fan.
Step 04: Set an end time (Optional)

Step 4: Set an execution end time

Enabling the end of the schedule is not required. If you do not enable it, the schedule will run only at the start time with the defined state.

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 7 - To end your schedule, first enable the slider on the "Enable an end" tile. Its appearance will change from to and it will display the settings for customizing the end of your scene.

8 - To set the end time, click the "End time" tile. You can choose from three options:

Flèche Enki 20px.png Time: Select a fixed time to end the schedule precisely at that time.

Flèche Enki 20px.png Dawn: End the schedule at dawn, or with a delay before or after, according to the natural morning light.

Flèche Enki 20px.png Dusk: Schedule the end at sunset, with an interval before or after, to adapt to seasonal variations.
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In this example, the schedule always ends at 11:30 PM, ensuring a fixed and regular end time.
Step 05: Set the action to apply to the device (Optional)

Step 5: Set the action to apply at the execution end time

9 - Determine the final state of your device by clicking the "Device state" tile. A new page will open with several options for configuring the final behavior according to your needs:

  • Feature:
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Light: Controls the light.
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Fan: Controls the fan.
    Danger.png Both can be enabled at the same time.
  • State:
    Flèche Enki 20px.png On: Turns on the device feature
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Off: Turns off the device feature
    Danger.png It is not possible to activate both features at the same time.
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For our connected Inspire fan, we selected the "Light" and "Fan" features with the "Off" state.

The schedule will turn on the light one hour before sunset, then turn off the light and fan at 11:30 PM.
Step 06: Set the execution days

Set the operating days

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10 - Scroll to the Recurrence section to access the daily scheduling options.

By default, every day is selected, so the schedule will apply every day unless changed.

Leave the selection as is if you want a daily schedule. Otherwise, click the days you want to exclude to deselect them.

This lets you customize the activation days according to your needs.

For our example, we select Saturday and Sunday to disable them, making the schedule active only from Monday through Friday. The defined rules therefore will not apply on weekends, targeting only business days.
Step 07: Save the schedule

Step 7: Save the schedule

11 - To finish, save the configured schedule.

Click the "Save" button at the bottom on Android, or the check mark "✔" at the top right on iOS, to confirm your changes.

After saving, you will be redirected to the control page, where the schedules are visible and you can view them or create new ones.
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The schedule turns on the light of the connected Inspire fan one hour before sunset.

It ends at 11:30 PM, turning off the light and fan, Monday through Friday.

 

Things to know about schedules

Do I need to set an end time for the schedule?

Flèche Enki 20px.png No, the end time is optional. You can schedule only a start time to change the state of a device at a specific time. 

Can I create multiple schedules?

Flèche Enki 20px.png Yes, you can create multiple schedules. Follow the instructions to add a new one. 

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 To create a new schedule, click the "+" button to the right of your current schedules.
Can I split my schedule in two?

Flèche Enki 20px.png Yes, delete the end of the current schedule, then create a new one with the desired start time, schedule, and state. 

Is there a limit to the number of schedules per device?

Flèche Enki 20px.png No, you can create as many schedules as you want. 

What scheduling errors should I avoid?

Flèche Enki 20px.png Avoid overlapping times and leave at least one minute between schedules. Also check the states of the devices by changing their state at the beginning and end. 

How do I disable a schedule without deleting it?

Flèche Enki 20px.png Follow the instructions below to disable your schedule without deleting it. 

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A switch lets you easily enable or disable your schedule. Select it, then click the slider at the bottom to confirm:

Flèche Enki 20px.png When the slider is enabled, the schedule runs normally.

Flèche Enki 20px.png When it is disabled, the schedule is suspended without being deleted, which is ideal for a pause.
 
Why doesn't my schedule start even though I am within the scheduled time?

Flèche Enki 20px.png The schedule starts only at the exact scheduled time. If that time has passed, it will not start, even if you are still within the time range. For example, at 2:05 PM, a schedule set from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM will not start.

Why doesn't my device's state change after the end of a schedule that started late?

Flèche Enki 20px.png If the schedule did not start because the start time had passed, it cannot end. The state changes only at the end of a schedule that actually started.

If my device is already in the start state, will it be set to the end state?

Flèche Enki 20px.png Yes, as soon as the schedule starts, the device is set to the start state—even if it is already in that state—and then to the end state at the end, except in the event of a temporary override.

If I change my device's state during the schedule, will it still switch to the end state?

Flèche Enki 20px.png Yes, regardless of the change, the end state will be applied, except in the event of a temporary override.

My device was offline at the beginning or end. Will it be set to the expected state after reconnecting?

Flèche Enki 20px.png No, the device must be online when the command is sent. Otherwise, the data is lost and the state does not change.

Can schedules be used with other features, such as scenes or schedules?

Flèche Enki 20px.png It is not recommended to use schedules and heating schedules simultaneously to avoid conflicts. However, schedules and scenes can coexist if their times do not conflict.

Does the execution time depend on my phone's time?

Flèche Enki 20px.png No, it is based on the platform's time according to the country selected when the home was created (e.g., Paris time for France).

 

For any questions about your schedules, contact our technical support. Please specify:

  • The make and model of your phones or tablets.

  • The devices and their names in the app that you want to schedule.

  • A clear description of your request.

The more details you provide, the better we will be able to help you.

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