Working hours

What does Working Hours do?

With Wallboard working hours of devices can be set from the UI. This way you can control the uptime of your devices to save energy and guarantee optimal operations.

Please note

We always recommend setting Working hours or Automatic reboot to preserve overall device health. Rebooting helps clear the device's memory, potentially improving its performance over time.

Working hours also have a Turn off type, where users can choose if they want to turn off the whole device, or only the connected display.

Please note

Not every client is able to fully utilize the full functionality. Please consult the guide on the limitations and requirements below.

Important information and limitations about working hours on different device types

Android

• Only works on rooted devices
• Wallboard application is 3.0.x. or higher.
• For other devices than our fully supported devices (Giada, Qbic), the feature might not work properly, so we recommend trying it out first before applying it to multiple screens
• Qbic devices use the built-in working hours. It cannot accept different hours for different days

Please note

On Android devices if Working hours Turn off type is set to Device the device will automatically restart itself after getting back from sleep

Sony signage displays

Remote device control

• Go to Settings > Network > Home network setup - Renderer > Renderer function
• Choose Enable
  info

  This setting is enabled by default

Simple IP protocol

• Go to Settings > Network > Home network setup > IP control > Simple IP protocol
• Choose Enable
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  This setting is disabled by default

Windows

Please note

Be aware, that working hours on Windows is not a generic Windows device feature.

It works best, with Giada Windows Signage devices, on the following set up:

• Works only on Windows 10 or 11 Pro and Enterprise
• Different BIOS settings and functions might prohibit the function
• The Wake up timer must be enabled in the Control panel
  • This can be found in the following Windows settings:
    • Control panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Change Plan Settings > Change advanced power settings > Sleep > Allow wake timers
    • Select Enable for both the On battery and Plugged in options. Click Apply and then click OK.
• If the device is NOT in KIOSK mode, without Autologon, the device will not be able to log in to the Windows user, so it has to be set up before turning on the feature.
  • For more information about Kiosk mode visit the following article: Kiosk mode
  • More information about the Autologon can be found here
• Does not work on devices that are using the Tablet mode function of Windows

Please note

On Windows devices if Working hours Turn off type is set to Device the device will automatically restart itself after getting back from sleep

BrightSign

Please note

Be aware, that working hours on BrightSign client is only available with the Screen type of Turn off.

• If the screen is CEC capable, the device will turn it on/off
• If the screen is not CEC capable, then if it is possible we will disconnect the HDMI interface

LG, Samsung

• Uses the working hours function built-in the TV

Please note

On LG and Samsung devices Working hours type is set to Device the device will turn off

Legacy set-up

This is the Legacy set-up before the server 1.11 version, with Command code. These commands can be sent from the context menu of the device by right-clicking on the device > Device Properties > Send command.

Qbic and Giada

Enable

{
   "user_command":"SetWorkingHours",
   "command_data":{
      "switchOn":"8:00",
      "switchOff":"16:00",
      "days":[
         "MON",
         "TUE",
         "WED",
         "THU",
         "FRI"
      ]
   }
}

Disable

{"user_command": "SetWorkingHours","command_data":{}}

Windows

Enable

{
	"user_command": "WorkingHours",
	"command_data": {
		"workingHours": {
			"days": {
				"MON": {
					"from": "7:55",
					"to": "15:55"
				},
				"TUE": {
					"from": "7:55",
					"to": "15:55"
				},
				"WED": {
					"from": "7:55",
					"to": "15:55"
				},
				"THU": {
					"from": "7:55",
					"to": "15:55"
				},
				"FRI": {
					"from": "7:55",
					"to": "15:55"
				},
				"SAT": {
					"from": "7:55",
					"to": "15:55"
				},
				"SUN": {
					"from": "7:55",
					"to": "15:55"
				}
			}
		}
	}
}

Disable

{"user_command":"WorkingHours","command_data":{}}}

Samsung

Enable

You can set which day the device has to turn on and off. You can set up to 8 different schedules for the screen on, and 8 for the screen off. Each command reset the previous settings and apply a new.

Examples:

• Turns on the screen at 08:00 AM every Monday, and turns it off at 04:00 PM every Friday.

{
   "user_command":"SetWorkingHours",
   "command_data":[
      {
         "switchOn":"8:00",
         "days":[
            "MON"
         ]
      },
      {
         "switchOff":"16:00",
         "days":[
            "FRI"
         ]
      }
   ]
}

• Turns on the screen at 08:30 AM every weekday, and turns it off at 04:00 PM every weekday.

{
   "user_command":"SetWorkingHours",
   "command_data":[
      {
         "switchOn":"08:30",
         "days":[
            "MON",
            "TUE",
            "WED",
            "THU",
            "FRI"
         ]
      },
      {
         "switchOff":"16:00",
         "days":[
            "MON",
            "TUE",
            "WED",
            "THU",
            "FRI"
         ]
      }
   ]
}

• Turns on the screen at 08:30 AM, and turns it off at 04:00 PM every weekday, and turns on the screen at 09:00 AM, and turns it off at 12:00 PM on weekends.

{
   "user_command":"SetWorkingHours",
   "command_data":[
      {
         "switchOn":"08:30",
         "days":[
            "MON",
            "TUE",
            "WED",
            "THU",
            "FRI"
         ]
      },
      {
         "switchOff":"16:00",
         "days":[
            "MON",
            "TUE",
            "WED",
            "THU",
            "FRI"
         ]
      },
      {
         "switchOn":"09:00",
         "days":[
            "SAT",
            "SUN"
         ]
      },
      {
         "switchOff":"12:00",
         "days":[
            "SAT",
            "SUN"
         ]
      }
   ]
}

• You can set up multiple screen turn on/off time for one day. This will turn on the screen at 08:00 AM, then turn off the screen at 12:00 PM, and then turn again on at 01:00 PM, and turn off at 04:00 PM every weekday.

{
   "user_command":"SetWorkingHours",
   "command_data":[
      {
         "switchOn":"08:00",
         "days":[
            "MON",
            "TUE",
            "WED",
            "THU",
            "FRI"
         ]
      },
      {
         "switchOff":"12:00",
         "days":[
            "MON",
            "TUE",
            "WED",
            "THU",
            "FRI"
         ]
      },
      {
         "switchOn":"13:00",
         "days":[
            "MON",
            "TUE",
            "WED",
            "THU",
            "FRI"
         ]
      },
      {
         "switchOff":"16:00",
         "days":[
            "MON",
            "TUE",
            "WED",
            "THU",
            "FRI"
         ]
      }
   ]
}

Disable

{"user_command": "SetWorkingHours", "command_data": []}

LG

Enable You can set which day and what time the device has to turn on and off. You can set multiple schedules.

Examples:

• Turns on the screen at 08:30 AM, and turns it off at 04:00 PM every weekday:

SET_WORKING_HOURS_8:30-16:00_(MON,TUE,WED,THU,FRI)

• Turns on the screen at 08:30 AM, and turns it off at 01:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday:

SET_WORKING_HOURS_8:30-13:00_(SAT,SUN)

Disable

SET_WORKING_HOURS_OFF