How does grouped control work for my connected Inspire fan?

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"Hello, let me introduce myself, my name is Enkior and I will be your assistant throughout this article. My role is to guide you and explain in detail how the grouped control of your device works. Thanks to this feature, you will be able to control your device simultaneously with one or more other devices, offering you smoother and more coordinated management of your equipment. I will guide you step by step so you can make the most of this option and optimize your user experience."

 

Introduction:

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"In this introductory section, I will explain in detail what grouped device control is in your home automation app, so you can better understand how it works and its benefits.

 

Grouped device control consists of simultaneously controlling multiple connected devices or elements in your home, allowing you to easily manage several devices with a single action. This feature is especially useful to enhance your comfort when using the app.

Let's take an example for your device, comparing individual control versus grouped control with multiple devices:

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"Did you know?

Within your group, it is possible to combine different brands of devices of the same type, as well as devices of the same brand with different capabilities.

Note that if you include devices with different capabilities, those without the necessary features to execute specific commands will not respond to those instructions."

 

Procedure to create a group of devices:

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"In this section, I will guide you step by step to assist you in creating your device group. Please carefully review the information below."

 

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To create your group of devices within the Enki app, please follow these steps:

 

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

 

02 - Select the "Create a group" option from the context menu that appears.

 

03 - You will then access the "Create a group" menu. Please choose the type of device you want to group from the following options:

  • Bulbs, plugs, and lighting fixtures.
  • Garages, gates, and shutters.
  • Fans.

 

04 - After selecting the device type, please choose the devices you want to group by checking the corresponding devices.

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​ : The device is not selected. It will not be included in your group and cannot be controlled through this group.
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​ : The device is selected, it will be included in your group and can be controlled simultaneously with other devices.

 

05 - Click "Next".

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06 - Choose whether you want your devices to be hidden in the "Home" main menu when creating your group. This option can be changed later.

  • Hide group devices: The group will be visible on your "Home" main screen, but individual devices will be invisible (they remain present in your ecosystem). This option improves the readability of your home screen.
  • Keep group devices visible: Devices will remain visible in the "Home" main menu along with the group, allowing quick use both grouped and individually directly from the home menu.

 

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"How to show your hidden devices again?

You can either access the settings page of your group to enable or disable the visibility of individual devices included, or access this feature via the “Organize my home” section located in the settings icon on your “Home” screen, or delete the group, which will make the devices visible again."

 

07 - Click on "Group name" to bring up the keyboard.

 

08 - Enter the name of your group.

 

09 - Click the "✔" located at the bottom right of the keyboard to confirm the entry and dismiss the keyboard.

 

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

  • : The room is not selected.
  • : The room is selected.

 

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 "It is important to give a clear name to your group so you can identify exactly what it controls and easily find it on the home page."

 

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

 

12 - You will then access your "Home" main screen. Two cases can occur:

  • Visible devices: Your group and your devices are visible on the home screen. The group is located in the room you selected.
  • Invisible devices: Your group appears on the home screen, but the devices are no longer visible. The group is located in the room you selected.
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How to control a group of devices:

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"I will explain in detail how to use a group of devices in your Enki app. By grouping multiple devices together, you can simplify their control. Moreover, this saves time by applying actions or changes to a set of devices simultaneously, rather than having to manage each device individually."

 

Control via the "Home" main screen

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"In this first section, I will present the accessible features and visible information on the "Home" main page related to your device group in the Enki app."

 

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On the main home page, you have access to the following elements:

  1. Control of your device group:
    Flèche Enki.png By clicking on the icon representing your group, as shown in the animation beside, you can control it. The available actions are: Turn on / Turn off the light
             - Grayed-out group : The fan lights are off
             - Yellow group : The fan lights are on
  2. Status feedback of your device group.
    Flèche Enki.png Under the name of your device group, you can see the status feedback, which is the last transmitted information regarding its actual state. The information available for your device group is: On / Off.

 

"Did you know?

Advanced options, particularly useful, are accessible directly from the "Home" main screen.

To do this, please follow the instructions below."

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To access advanced options on the "Home" main page for your device group, press and hold the corresponding tile.

Following this action, a dropdown menu will appear offering the following options:

  1. Rename: This option allows you to change the name of your device group in the Enki app.
  2. Move to...: This feature allows you to change the room associated with your device group in the Enki app.
  3. Reorder...: This option lets you change the location of your device group within the room in the Enki app.
  4. Settings: This feature gives you direct access to the settings page of your device group.

 

Control via the control page:

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"In this second section, I will present the accessible features and available information on the control page related to your device group in the Enki app. This page is the main access point to the available features for your device group."

 

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To access the management page of your device group, briefly press the tile corresponding to your device group located on the "Home" screen of the Enki app.

This action will take you directly to the management page, allowing you to access the main features of your device group. The available features for your device group are:

  • Light: You can turn the fans' lighting on or off.
  • Brightness: You can adjust the brightness level of the fans' lighting.
  • White: You can modify the white color temperature of the fans' lighting.
  • Fan: You can turn the fans' ventilation on or off.
  • Ventilation mode: You can select between "Breeze" or "Manual" modes for the fans.
  • Ventilation speed: You can adjust the fans' ventilation speed.
  • Scheduling: This feature allows you to set time slots to execute simple actions at specified times.

 

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

  1. Press "Turn On" or "Turn Off" for functions: This activates or deactivates the "Light" or "Fan" functions.
  2. Slide the sliders: This adjusts parameters such as "Brightness," "White" temperature, and "Ventilation speed."
  3. Press "Breeze" or "Manual": This command selects the desired ventilation mode:
    Flèche Enki.png Manual: This mode applies settings you manually adjust via the app or remote control.
    Flèche Enki.png Breeze: This is an automatic mode simulating a natural breeze; the fan randomly adjusts its speed up and down to reproduce this effect.

 

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"Did you know?

Your device group includes a feature for creating automations.

Let's analyze this specific feature offered by your device group in detail."

 

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Your device group supports the following feature:

Flèche Enki.png Scheduling: This feature allows you to configure your device with simple actions over defined time slots.

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 "For an in-depth understanding of this feature and how to use it, a detailed article is available on your device's product page concerning its specific function. I invite you to consult it via: Inspire fan product pages."

 

At the bottom of your control window, you can precisely identify which device will be affected by the group commands you issue. This feature offers you a clear and detailed view of the elements involved in your collective actions.

Furthermore, by clicking directly on the device in question, you can access its individual control page. This dedicated page allows you to manage and control this device individually.

Individual control of your device is detailed in the following article, available on your device's product page: How does control of my connected Inspire fan work?

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Options available in the settings page:

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"In this third section, I will present the various options available related to the settings of your device group within the Enki app. These features will be particularly useful if you want, for example, to change the group name, the associated room, or delete the group."

 

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To access your device group's settings, briefly tap the gear icon located at the top right of your device group's control page.

This will take you directly to the settings page of your device group within the Enki app. This page allows you to view the following information and features related to your device group:

  1. Name: This is the name assigned to your device group when it was created in the app. You can modify it by clicking on it.
  2. Room: Corresponds to the room where your device group is located (in the app). This can be changed by clicking on it.

3. Devices associated with the group: You have the complete list of devices included in the group, as well as the option to add a new device or remove an existing device from the group.

4. Hide devices: You can hide the devices present in your "Home" main menu when they are part of a group, or make them visible again if they were previously hidden.

5. Delete: This feature allows you to remove the device group from your app. If your devices were hidden, they will be displayed again.

 

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"Congratulations, you now have the essential skills to create a device group and control it directly via the Enki app."

 

What you should know about your device:

  • Can I include my group in a scenario?
    Flèche Enki.png No. The group can only be used directly via the "Home" main menu of your Enki app.
  • Can I control my group by voice?
    Flèche Enki.png No, groups are not compatible with voice assistants; you can only control devices individually. However, it is possible to create a group of devices directly in your voice assistant's app to control your devices as a group via voice command.
  • Can I set a schedule for my device group?
    Flèche Enki.png It depends on the device group. Depending on the group, a scheduling function may be offered on the control page. Please check this page to see if the "Scheduling" tile is present.
  • Can I rename a group?
    Flèche Enki.png Yes, you can rename a group via the settings page of your device group by clicking on "Name."
  • Is it possible to add or remove devices after the group is created?
    Flèche Enki.png Yes, you can add or remove devices within a group by accessing the settings page of your device group, via the device list.
  • Can I delete a group without deleting my devices?
    Flèche Enki.png Yes, deleting a group does not delete the devices. Only grouped control access is removed. Your devices remain present and can still be controlled individually.
  • How do I make my devices visible or invisible when my group is created?
    Flèche Enki.png You need to access the settings page of your device group and, via the "Hide devices" toggle, choose whether devices should be hidden or not. There are also other methods to perform this operation.

Another method to show or hide your invisible devices:

  • Click the settings gear located at the top right of the "Home" main screen.
  • Then select "Organize my home".
  • Choose the room where your devices are located.
  • You can then click the eye icon " 👁️ " at the end of the line to make your device visible or invisible:
    • Icone Oeil Barré.png : The device will be invisible on your "Home" main screen.
    • Icone Oeil.png : The device will be visible on your "Home" main screen.
  • To confirm, click " ✔ " located above the device lines.
  • My devices are invisible, what happens if I delete my group?
    Flèche Enki.png Deleting your group will remove it from your "Home" main screen, and devices that were invisible because of their association with this group will become visible again.
  • What is the maximum number of devices I can include in a group?
    Flèche Enki.png There is no limit to the number of devices that can be included in a group. However, depending on your environment, the more devices you control simultaneously, the more the signal may be disrupted. The environment remains an important factor in individual control, and even more so in grouped control.
  • Does the group work if my Enki box is offline?
    Flèche Enki.png If the devices in your group are connected via Wi-Fi, they will continue to operate. However, devices linked to your Enki box will no longer be controllable.
  • Can I create a group including different types of devices (e.g., shutters and lights)?
    Flèche Enki.png Yes and no. You can combine connected lights and plugs, or shutters, gates, and garages, as these products belong to the same creation category. However, it is not possible to mix bulbs and shutters, for example.
  • Why is a device in my group no longer responding?
    Flèche Enki.png If a device no longer responds, it means either the signal is not reaching it or the device is unreachable. Try individual control to check its operation. If individual control works, the signal may be disrupted during grouped control due to your environment and the number of devices controlled, as the more devices you control simultaneously, the more the signal may be disturbed. If individual control fails, please check the device (power, connection, etc.).
  • Can I duplicate a group to create a similar one?
    Flèche Enki.png No, you can create as many groups as you want, but duplication or copy-paste of a group is not supported. However, you can manually create a similar group.
  • I have different devices with different capabilities (e.g., an RGB bulb and a simple plug) in a group; how does the group behave?
    Flèche Enki.png The page displayed for your group will correspond to the highest capability. In this example, the RGB bulb has the most advanced capability, so all its options will be available, unlike the plug which only offers on/off functions. However, when you execute commands not supported by the plug, it will not respond.

 

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"If you encounter difficulties creating or using your group despite our detailed tutorial, we invite you to contact our technical support service. Please provide the following information to facilitate diagnosis:

  • The brand and model of all phones and/or tablets used.

  • The operating system (OS) version of your phones and/or tablets.

  • The version of the Enki app installed on your phones and/or tablets.

  • Which devices do you want to group or have grouped? (Device model and brand)

We encourage you to provide as much detail as possible so our technicians can offer you optimal support."

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