How Does Group Control Work for My Inspire Connected Fan?

Summary:

This article explains how to control your device in a group, allowing simultaneous control of multiple devices for smoother and more coordinated management.

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Introduction:

Group control allows you to manage multiple connected devices with a single action, making management easier and improving user comfort. Here is an example comparing individual control and group control:
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Did you know?

Within a group, you can combine different brands or models of similar devices. However, devices lacking the required features will not respond to specific commands.

Procedure to Create a Device Group:

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To create a device group in the Enki app, follow these steps:

01 - Click the "+" button on the right side of the screen.

02 - Select "Create a group" from the menu.

03 - In the "Create a group" menu, select the type of device to group:

  • Bulbs, plugs, lights.
  • Garages, gates, shutters.
  • Fans.

04 - After choosing the device type, check the ones you want to include in the group.

  • : Device not selected, not included in the group and not controllable through it.
  • : Device selected, included and controllable within the group.

05 - Click "Next".

06 - Choose whether the devices in the group should be hidden in the "Home" menu. This option can be changed later.

  • Hide devices in the group: The group appears on the home screen, but individual devices do not, for clarity.
  • Keep devices visible: Devices and the group remain visible for quick access, either grouped or individually.

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How to show your hidden devices again?

Go to the group settings to enable device visibility via "Organize my home" in the settings icon on the "Home" screen, or delete the group to make the devices visible.

07 - Click "Group name" to display the keyboard.

08 - Enter the name of your group.

09 - Click "✔" at the bottom right to confirm and close the keyboard.

10 - Click the circle at the end of the line of the room where you want to place your group:

  • : Room not selected.
  • : Room selected.
It is essential to clearly name your group to easily identify its function and find it on the home page.

11 - Click the "Save" button at the bottom of the screen to save your device group.

12 - You will return to the "Home" screen with two cases:

  • Visible devices: The group and devices are visible in the selected room.
  • Invisible devices: The group appears, but the devices are not visible in the selected room.
Visible devices Invisible devices

How to Control a Device Group:

Control via the "Home" screen

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On the home page, you can:

  1. Control your device group:
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Click on your group’s icon (see animation) to access actions: Turn light On / Off.
    - Grayed-out group: Fan lights are off
    - Yellow group: Fan lights are on
  2. Check the status feedback of your group:
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Under the group name, find the latest status information: On / Off.

Did you know?

You can access advanced options from the "Home" screen. Follow the instructions below.

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To access advanced options on your device group’s "Home" page, press and hold the tile.

A dropdown menu will appear with these options:

  1. Rename: Change the group name
  2. Move to...: Change the room associated with the group.
  3. Reorder...: Change the group’s position within the room.
  4. Settings: Access the group settings directly.

Control via the control page:

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To manage your device group, briefly tap the corresponding tile on the "Home" screen of the Enki app.

You will then be directed to the management page, where you can use the main functions of your device group:

  1. Light: Turn the fans’ lighting on or off.
  2. Brightness: Adjust the light intensity.
  3. White: Change the white color temperature.
  4. Fan: Turn the fan on or off.
  5. Fan mode: Choose between “Breeze” or “Manual.”
  6. Fan speed: Set the fan speed.
  7. Scheduling: Define time slots to automate actions.

To control your device group on the control screen, you can:

  1. Press "On" or "Off": Activate or deactivate the "Light" or the "Fan".
  2. Slide the sliders: Adjust "Brightness," "White" temperature, and "Fan speed".
  3. Press "Breeze" or "Manual": Choose the fan mode:
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Manual: Direct settings via the app or remote control.
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Breeze: Automatic mode simulating a natural breeze by varying fan speed.
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Did you know?

Your device group allows you to create automations. Let’s explore this feature in detail.

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Your device group supports the following feature:

Flèche Enki 20px.png Scheduling: Configure your device with simple actions on defined time slots.

⚠ For a better understanding of this feature, please see the detailed article on your device’s product page here: Inspire Fans Product Pages..

At the bottom of your control window, you can see exactly which device will be affected by your grouped commands, providing a clear view of the items involved.

By clicking on the device, you access its individual control page for single-device management.

Individual control is explained in the following article, available on your device’s product page: How Does Control Work for My Inspire Connected Fan?

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Available Options on the Settings Page:

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To access your device group’s settings, click the gear icon at the top right of the control page.

You will be redirected to the settings page in the Enki app, where you can:

  1. Name: View and change the group’s name.
  2. Room: View and change the room associated with the group.
  3. Associated devices: View, add, or remove devices from the group.
  4. 4. Hide devices: You can hide devices in your "Home" menu if they are part of a group, or make them visible if they were hidden.
  5. 5. Delete: This option deletes the device group from the app and makes hidden devices visible again.

Things to Know About Your Device:

  • Can I include my group in a scenario?
    Flèche Enki 20px.png No, a group is only used via the "Home" menu in the Enki app.
  • Can I control my group by voice?
    Flèche Enki 20px.png No, only individual devices are compatible with voice assistants. You can create a group in your voice assistant’s app for grouped voice control.
  • Can I schedule my device group?
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Depending on the group, scheduling may be available on the control page via the “Scheduling” tile.
  • Can I rename a group?
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Yes, via the group settings page by clicking on “Name.”
  • Can I add or remove devices from a group?
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Yes, from the group settings page, in the device list.
  • Can I delete a group without deleting the devices?
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Yes, deleting a group does not delete the devices, which remain controllable individually.
  • How do I make my devices visible or invisible in a group?
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Use the “Hide devices” toggle in the group settings. Other methods also exist.

To show or hide your devices:

  • Click the gear icon at the top right of the "Home" screen.
  • Select “Organize my home.”
  • Choose the room containing your devices.
  • Click the “👁️” icon to make a device visible or invisible:
    • Icone Oeil Barré.png : Device invisible on the "Home" screen.
    • Icone Oeil.png : Device visible on the "Home" screen.
  • Confirm by clicking “✔” above the devices.
  • My devices are invisible; what happens if I delete my group?
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Deleting a group removes it from the "Home" screen and makes devices that were invisible due to the group visible again.
  • Maximum number of devices in a group?
    Flèche Enki 20px.png There is no limit to the number of devices in a group, but the more you control simultaneously, the more the signal can be disrupted, especially depending on the environment.
  • Does the group work if my Enki box is offline?
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Wi-Fi devices still work, but those linked to the Enki box can no longer be controlled.
  • Can I create a group with different types of devices (shutters and lights)?
    Flèche Enki 20px.png Yes for lights and plugs or shutters, gates, and garages, but not to mix bulbs and shutters.
  • Why does a device in my group no longer respond?
    Flèche Enki 20px.png No signal or device unreachable. Test individually. If it works, the group may be interfering with the signal. Otherwise, check the device (power, connection).
  • Can I duplicate a group?
    Flèche Enki 20px.png No, duplication is not possible, but you can create a similar group manually.
  • Devices with different capabilities in a group, how does it work?
    Flèche Enki 20px.png The group page shows the options of the most advanced device. Less capable devices do not execute incompatible commands.

If you have difficulty creating or using your group despite our tutorial, contact our technical support providing:

  • Brand and model of the phones/tablets used.

  • Operating system (OS) version.

  • Version of the Enki app installed.

  • Devices to group (model and brand).

The more details you provide, the better our technicians can assist you.

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