How does my Inspire connected fan work with a timer?

Summary:

This article explains what a timer is and how to use it effectively with the Enki app to better manage your device.

Introduction

What is it?

Definition of a timer:

A timer is a command that tells an object to change state after a given delay (seconds, minutes, or hours). Once activated, it counts down and performs the action when it reaches zero.

It allows you to perform a single action after a defined amount of time.

To program a timer, you must define:

  • The duration: the operating time (e.g., 15 minutes, 2 hours).
  • The final state: the action to perform (turn on or turn off).
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Why use it?

Reasons for using a timer:

Forgetting will no longer be a problem: this system automatically turns off your devices, preventing waste and risks associated with prolonged use.

It limits the operating time of energy-intensive devices, thereby reducing your energy consumption and electricity bills while protecting the environment.

Comfort is improved: there is no longer any need to get up or use a smartphone—the timer manages everything automatically for easy management of your equipment.

How do I create one?

Timer creation procedure:

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1 - Open the Enki app by selecting the "" icon from the list of apps installed on your phone.

2 - On the main page of the "Home" tab in the Enki app, find your object, then click it to access its control page.

3 - On this page, click the "Timer" tile displayed on the screen. The timer configuration page for your object will then appear.

 

Steps for creating your timer

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

Step 01: Define the action to perform when the timer expires

Defining the action to perform when the timer expires

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4 - When the timer opens, you can:

  • Features:
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Fan: Controls the ventilation component
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Light: Controls the lighting component
     
  • Action:
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Turn off: Turns off the selected feature
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Turn on: Turns on the selected feature

Click the desired action to select it and activate it in the timer.

For example, with the Inspire connected fan, the action of turning off the ventilation will be triggered after the countdown.
Step 02: Set the timer duration

Setting the timer duration

5 - To configure the timer, follow the steps for your device's operating system:
Aruba - Minuteur - Android - Configurer la minuterie.gif Aruba - Minuteur - iOS - Configurer la minuterie.gif
  • Android:
    Flèche Enki 20px.png On Android, click the time section you want to change (hours, minutes, or seconds), then enter the desired duration using the numeric keypad. This allows you to set the timer precisely.
  • iOS:
    Flèche Enki 20px.png On iOS, set the timer by scrolling through the hours, minutes, and seconds separately. This intuitive interface allows precise adjustment by sliding the wheels up or down.

In this example, we are setting a timer for 3 hours and 10 minutes. Once activated, the countdown starts and stops at zero.

To confirm your timer, click the "✔" check mark in the upper-right corner of the window. Your selection will be saved and the countdown will begin immediately. Aruba - Minuteur - iOS - Validation minuteur.gif

In summary, our Inspire connected fan will stop the ventilation after a 3-hour-10-minute countdown. In other words, once the timer is confirmed, the fan's ventilation will stop in 3 hours and 10 minutes.

 

What you need to know about timers

Can I launch multiple actions with a timer?

Flèche Enki 20px.png No, a timer performs only one action after the defined delay.

Can multiple timers run simultaneously on the same object?

Flèche Enki 20px.png No, there can be only one timer per object. You must stop the current timer or wait for it to finish before starting another one.

Can a timer act on multiple objects at the same time?

Flèche Enki 20px.png No, each timer is linked to a single object, accessible from its control page.

Can multiple objects have timers running simultaneously?

Flèche Enki 20px.png Yes, each compatible object can have its own individually configured timer.

Why aren't all of my object's functions available in the timer?

Flèche Enki 20px.png The timer manages only the main functions, not complex controls.

How do I stop an active timer?

Flèche Enki 20px.png Follow the instructions provided to stop your timer.

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  • Click the "Stop" button below the timer.
Can I change the duration of a timer while it is running?

Flèche Enki 20px.png No, you must first stop the timer to reconfigure it.

Can both features be activated at the same time?

Flèche Enki 20px.png Yes, but only one action can be performed at a time.

For any questions about your timers, contact our technical support. Please include:

  • The make and model of your phones/tablets.
  • The objects concerned and their names in the app.
  • A clear description of what you need the timer to do.

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

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