How does integrating my heaters into a schedule work? (Full integration method)

Summary:

This article guides you step by step through creating an effective heating automation schedule for your home 🏠, using a full integration method. A concrete example, neither too simple nor too complex, will help you easily understand and apply these principles.

Reminder:

The schedule organizes the operation of all the heating devices 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 through effectively scheduling your heating according to your needs.

This allows you to define a personalized schedule that ensures thermal comfort while optimizing energy consumption.

Here is our home 🏠. It consists of three rooms equipped with heating. The home 🏠 is organized as follows:

P1: Living room.

P2: Bathroom.

P3: Bedroom.

We therefore have three radiators to integrate into the schedule.

How do you create a schedule 📅 for the three heating systems?

We will use the “full integration” 🕰️ method for a precise and detailed 7-day schedule, with each day divided into 24 hours.

It will be necessary to determine the status of the heating devices at each moment, particularly at midnight, and then note the times when these statuses change.

It is essential to clearly define your heating schedules 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 accommodate specific habits.

During the week, the heating is reduced while people are away at work, but on weekends it is programmed for optimal comfort at home.

What temperatures 🌡️ are recommended in a home?

The recommended temperatures 🌡️ in a home are as follows:

For a living area: 20.0°C

For a bedroom: 18.0°C

For a bathroom: 23.0°C

During a prolonged absence from a room, it is recommended to lower the temperature 🌡️ by 2 to 3 degrees to avoid unnecessary heating.

Monday through Friday:

At night, the bedroom is heated for optimal comfort. 

In the morning, before waking up, the bathroom is heated. Then, the bedroom cools down while the living room heats up to be comfortable before leaving for work. 

During the day, the temperature remains stable but reduced to prevent the room from becoming cold. 

At the end of the day, the living room is heated for a comfortable return home. 

In the evening, the bedroom heats up again and the living room cools down for a good night’s sleep.

The radiator schedules are shown, with the periods when temperatures are high marked in red, making it easier to visualize the active heating periods:

• P1: Living room:
  • 12:00 AM to 5:30 AM: 18°C
  • 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM: 20°C
  • 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM: 18°C
  • 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM: 20°C
  • 10:30 PM to 11:59 PM: 18°C

• P2: Bathroom:
  • 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM: 18°C
  • 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM: 23°C
  • 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM: 18°C

• P3: Bedroom:
  • 12:00 AM to 5:30 AM: 18°C
  • 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM: 16°C
  • 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM: 18°C

Using the schedule for each radiator, we can create an overall schedule for the home 🏠. First, we need to know the status of each radiator at midnight, then note each time when a status change (on, off, or temperature change) occurs throughout the day. This gives us a precise schedule for radiator operation in the home 🏠.

According to this schedule, the following commands will therefore be applied to the heating in the different rooms of the home 🏠:

The room is at a low temperature	The room is at a high temperature

Saturday and Sunday:

At night, the bedroom heating maintains a comfortable temperature. In the morning, it decreases slightly, while the living room radiator heats throughout the day to ensure comfort. At 7:00 PM, the bathroom heating turns on for one hour. In the evening, the bedroom heats up before the living room turns off.

The radiator schedules are shown, with the periods when temperatures are high marked in red, making it easier to visualize the active heating periods:

• P1: Living room:
  • 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM: 18°C
  • 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM: 20°C
  • 11:00 PM to 11:59 PM: 18°C

• P2 : Bathroom:
  • 12:00 AM to 7:00 PM: 18°C
  • 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM: 23°C
  • 8:00 PM to 11:59 PM: 18°C

• P3 : Bedroom:
  • 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM: 18°C
  • 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM: 16°C
  • 10:30 PM to 11:59 PM: 18°C

Using the schedule for each radiator, we can create an overall schedule for the home 🏠. First, we need to know the status of each radiator at midnight, then note each time when a status change (on, off, or temperature change) occurs throughout the day. This gives us a precise schedule for radiator operation in the home 🏠.

According to this schedule, the following commands will therefore be applied to the heating in the different rooms of the home 🏠:

The room is at a low temperature	The room is at a high temperature

Let’s name our modes so that we can configure them in the app before creating the schedule:

• Night: The period when we sleep.
• Present: When we are in the main part of the home.
• Away: When no one is home.
• Morning – Bathroom heating: Heating the bathroom when we wake up.
• Bathroom + Living room: Heating the bathroom when the living room is occupied.
• Evening – Bedroom heating: Heating the bedroom at the beginning of the evening.

Present P1: 20°C P2: 18°C P3: 16°C	Away P1: 18°C P2: 18°C P3: 16°C	Night P1: 18°C P2: 18°C P3: 18°C
Morning - Bathroom heating P1: 18°C P2: 23°C P3: 18°C	Bathroom + Living room P1: 20°C P2: 23°C P3: 16°C	Evening - Bedroom heating P1: 20°C P2: 18°C P3: 18°C

As a reminder, the system includes three default modes:

• Present
• Away
• Night

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.

01 - Let's start by modifying mode no. 1 (M1), "Night."

Click the mode name to edit it.

You can then:

• Change the mode name
• Configure the heating devices and their settings, including:
  The toggle to include the device in the mode ( or )
  The device state when the mode is activated.

P1: 18°C P2: 18°C P3: 18°C Mode: Night

02 - Let's set up the "Night" mode.

Adjust the temperature using the "+" and "-" buttons according to the schedule:

• P1: 18.0°C
• P2: 18.0°C
• P3: 18.0°C

Confirm by clicking "✓" in the upper-right corner (or "Save" at the bottom on Android).

03 - To create the new mode no. 2 (M2), follow these steps:

Click "+ Add a mode."

The add page offers:

• Name the mode (a name is required).
• Configure the heating devices and their settings, including:
  The toggle to include the device in the mode ( or ). Make sure the relevant heaters are selected .
  The device state when the mode is activated.

P1: 18°C P2: 23°C P3: 18°C Mode: Morning - Heat bathroom

04 - Let's create our "Morning - Heat bathroom" mode for a clear name.

Set the temperatures using the "+" and "-" buttons according to the schedule:

• P1: 18.0°C
• P2: 23.0°C
• P3: 18.0°C

Confirm by clicking "✓" on iOS or "Save" on Android to save your new mode.

05 - Let's create the new mode no. 3 (M3). Follow these steps:

Click "+ Add a mode."

The add page offers:

• Name the mode (a name is required).
• Configure the heating devices and their settings, including:
  The toggle to include the device in the mode ( or ). Make sure the relevant heaters are selected .
  The device state when the mode is activated.

P1: 20°C P2: 23°C P3: 16°C Mode: Bathroom + Living Room

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:

• P1: 20.0°C
• P2: 23.0°C
• P3: 16.0°C

Confirm by clicking "✓" on iOS or "Save" on Android to save your new mode.

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:

• Change the mode name
• Configure the heating devices and their settings, including:
  The toggle to include the device in the mode ( or )
  The device state when the mode is activated.

P1: 20°C P2: 18°C P3: 16°C Mode: Present

08 - Let's set up the "Present" mode.

Adjust the temperature using the "+" and "-" buttons according to the schedule:

• P1: 20.0°C
• P2: 18.0°C
• P3: 16.0°C

Confirm by clicking "✓" in the upper-right corner (or "Save" at the bottom on Android).

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:

• Change the mode name
• Configure the heating devices and their settings, including:
  The toggle to include the device in the mode ( or )
  The device state when the mode is activated.

P1: 18°C P2: 18°C P3: 16°C Mode: Away

10 - Let's set up the "Away" mode.

Set the temperatures using the "+" and "-" buttons according to the schedule:

• P1: 18°C
• P2: 18°C
• P3: 16.0°C

Confirm by clicking "✓" on iOS or "Save" on Android to save your new mode.

11 - Let's create the new mode no. 6 (M6). Follow these steps:

Click "+ Add a mode."

The add page offers:

• Name the mode (a name is required).
• Configure the heating devices and their settings, including:
  The toggle to include the device in the mode ( or ). Make sure the relevant heaters are selected .
  The device state when the mode is activated.

10:00 PM P1: 20°C P2: 18°C P3: 18°C Mode: Evening - Heat bedroom

12 - Let's create our "Evening - Heat bedroom" mode for a clear name.

Set the temperatures using the "+" and "-" buttons according to the schedule:

• P1: 20.0°C
• P2: 18.0°C
• P3: 18.0°C

Confirm by clicking "✓" on iOS or "Save" on Android to save your new mode.

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 📅:

Click "+ Add a schedule" below the default schedule.

Choose between "Simple setup" with a wizard, or "Manual setup" for a more detailed schedule.

Example: here, we will modify the default schedule.

13 - To modify the default schedule, follow these steps:

1. Click the "Default schedule" tile to open the schedule.
2. Start by editing Monday by clicking the "Monday" tile to access its settings.

14 - We will reset the day of Monday by deleting all saved modes, as we would for a new schedule.

1. Select a mode to delete.
2. Click "Delete" at the bottom of the screen.
3. Repeat for each mode.

After deletion, only one mode named "Away" should remain, corresponding to the default setting.

15 - We will start by adding the modified "Night" mode:

1. Click the "Away" mode (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM).
2. Select the configured "Night" mode.
3. Confirm with "✓" on iOS or "Confirm" on Android.

The schedule therefore starts with Night mode at 12:00 AM.

16 - Let's continue by adding the "Morning - Heat bathroom" mode. Here's how:

1. Click "+ Add a time slot" below the "Night" mode.
2. Set "Start time" to 05:00 AM, then confirm.
3. Set "End time" to 05:30 AM, then confirm.
4. Select the "Morning - Heat bathroom" mode.
5. Click "✓" on iOS or "Confirm" on Android.

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.

17 - Let's continue by adding the "Bathroom + Living Room" mode. Here's how:

1. Click "+ Add a time slot" below the "Night" mode.
2. Set "Start time" to 05:30 AM, then confirm.
3. Set "End time" to 06:00 AM, then confirm.
4. Select the "Bathroom + Living Room" mode.
5. Click "✓" on iOS or "Confirm" on Android.

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.

18 - Let's continue by adding the "Present" mode. Here's how:

1. Click "+ Add a time slot" below the "Night" mode.
2. Set "Start time" to 06:00 AM, then confirm.
3. Set "End time" to 07:00 AM, then confirm.
4. Select the "Present" mode.
5. Click "✓" on iOS or "Confirm" on Android.

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.

19 - Let's continue by adding the "Away" mode. Here's how:

1. Click "+ Add a time slot" below the "Night" mode.
2. Set "Start time" to 07:00 AM, then confirm.
3. Set "End time" to 07:00 PM, then confirm.
4. Select the "Away" mode.
5. Click "✓" on iOS or "Confirm" on Android.

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.

20 - Let's continue by adding the "Present" mode again. Here's how:

1. Click "+ Add a time slot" below the "Night" mode.
2. Set "Start time" to 7:00 PM, then confirm.
3. Set "End time" to 10:00 PM, then confirm.
4. Select the "Present" mode.
5. Click "✓" on iOS or "Confirm" on Android.

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.

22 - This Monday schedule must be applied through Friday. To do this, duplicate it from Tuesday through Friday:

1. Click "Apply to other days."
2. Select the relevant days (Tuesday through Friday).
3. Click "✓" on iOS or "Save" on Android.
4. Return to the main schedule with "←" in the upper-left corner and verify that the copy was completed successfully.

This feature makes it easy to duplicate one day's schedule to other days.

24 - We will reset Saturday by deleting all saved modes, as we would for a new schedule.

1. Select a mode to delete.
2. Click "Delete" at the bottom of the screen.
3. Repeat for each mode.

After deletion, only one mode named "Away" should remain, corresponding to the default setting.

25 - Let's begin the integration by including the "Night" mode:

1. Click the "Away" mode (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM).
2. Select the "Night" mode.
3. Confirm with "✓" on iOS or "Confirm" on Android.

The schedule therefore starts with night mode at 12:00 AM

26 - Let's continue our integration by adding the "Home" mode:

1. Click "+ Add a time slot" under the "Night" mode.
2. The start time is already set to 8:00 AM, so there is no need to adjust the start time slot.
3. Set "End time" to 7:00 PM, then confirm.
4. Select the "Home" mode.
5. Click "✓" on iOS or "Confirm" on Android.

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.

27 - Let's continue our integration by adding the "Bathroom + Living room" mode:

1. Click "+ Add a time slot" under the "Night" mode.
2. Set 'Start time" to 7:00 PM, then confirm.
3. Set "End time" to 8:00 PM, then confirm.
4. Select the "Bathroom + Living room" mode.
5. Click "✓" on iOS or "Confirm" on Android.

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.

28 - Let's continue our integration by adding the "Home" mode again:

1. Click "+ Add a time slot" under the "Night" mode.
2. Set 'Start time" to 8:00 PM, then confirm.
3. Set "End time" to 10:30 PM, then confirm.
4. Select the "Home" mode.
5. Click "✓" on iOS or "Confirm" on Android.

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.

29 - Let's complete our integration by adding the "Evening - Heat the bedroom" mode:

1. Click "+ Add a time slot" under the "Night" mode.
2. Set 'Start time" to 10:30 PM, then confirm.
3. Set "End time" to 11:00 PM, then confirm.
4. Select the "Evening - Heat the bedroom" mode.
5. Click "✓" on iOS or "Confirm" on Android.

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.

Our organization for Saturday is now complete. As we mentioned at the beginning, here are the details we planned for this day: 

The room is at a low temperature	The room is at a high temperature
12:00 AM 8:00 AM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 10:30 PM 11:00 PM P1: 18°C 20°C 20°C 20°C 20°C 18°C P2: 18°C 18°C 23°C 18°C 18°C 18°C P3: 18°C 16°C 16°C 16°C 18°C 18°C Mode: Night Home Bathroom + Living room Home Evening - Heat the bedroom Night

30 - This Saturday schedule must also be applied to Sunday. To do this, duplicate it for Sunday:

1. Click "Apply to other days".
2. Select the days concerned (Sunday).
3. Click "✓" on iOS or "Save" on Android.
4. Return to the general schedule with "←" in the upper-left corner and verify that the copy was completed correctly.

This feature makes it easy to duplicate a day's schedule to other days.

31 - To save your schedule:

1. Click "✓" (iOS) or "Save" (Android).
2. Click "←" in the upper-left corner to return to the heating menu.

32 - To activate your newly created schedule, you must:

1. Click "Change" on the "Control type" tile.
2. Select the "Schedule" control.
3. Click "✓" (iOS) or "Save" (Android).

When editing your schedule, you can exceed 20 time slots, but when saving, an error message appears:

• "At least one of the days in your schedule exceeds the limit of 20 time slots"

You must therefore reduce the number to a maximum of 20 time slots per day to save.

01 - In the Heating menu, click the settings "" in the upper-right corner.

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.

⚠ An active schedule cannot be deleted. The following message is displayed:

• “You cannot delete this schedule because it is currently running.”

To delete it, change the schedule being used or switch it to another mode.

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.

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 apply to a schedule.

• A clear description of your request.

The more details you provide, the better we can help you.