Power Scheduling
Power scheduling lets you control when display devices are powered on and off. This reduces energy costs and extends hardware lifespan.
Setting Up a Power Schedule
- Navigate to the endpoint or device group
- Click Power Schedule
- Define on/off times for each day of the week
Example Schedule
| Day | Power On | Power Off |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 07:00 | 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | Off all day | Off all day |
Schedule Options
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Timezone | Timezone for schedule evaluation |
| On Command | CEC power-on, Wake-on-LAN, or API call |
| Off Command | CEC standby, OS shutdown, or display sleep |
| Warm-up Time | Minutes before scheduled content start to power on |
| Override | Manually override the schedule (force on/force off) |
Power Commands
Inspire supports multiple methods for controlling device power:
| Method | Compatibility | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CEC | Most commercial displays | HDMI-CEC commands for power on/standby |
| Wake-on-LAN | Devices supporting WoL | Network magic packet to wake the device |
| RS-232 | Professional displays | Serial commands for power control |
| API | Smart TVs, SoC displays | Manufacturer-specific API calls |
Holiday Schedules
Override regular schedules for holidays:
- Click Holidays in the power schedule panel
- Add dates when the display should be off (or on different hours)
- Holiday schedules take precedence over the weekly schedule
Group Power Management
Apply power schedules to device groups for bulk management. All devices in the group follow the same schedule unless individually overridden.
Energy Savings
The power schedule page shows estimated energy savings:
- Hours per week the display is off vs always-on
- Estimated kWh saved per month
- Projected annual cost savings (based on configurable electricity rate)
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