Working hours
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.
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.
Not every client is able to fully utilize the full functionality. Please consult the guide on the limitations and requirements below.
Reverse hours
In Wallboard, you can configure working hours, where the start time is later than the end time.
While this setup can be useful in specific scenarios, it may not function properly on all devices. We recommend avoiding this configuration unless absolutely necessary.
Example of Reverse Hours:
- Friday: 09:45 - 00:15
- Saturday: 09:45 - 00:15
In this setup, the end time technically falls earlier than the start time. Here’s how it works in practice:
- On Friday, the screen will be active from 09:45 to 00:00 (23:59:59) and then continue active on Saturday from 00:00 to 00:15.
- On Saturday, the cycle repeats: the device activates from 09:45 to 00:00 (23:59:59) and continues active into Sunday from 00:00 to 00:15.
This configuration effectively creates two active periods within a single day, as the late end time rolls into the following day. Use this approach cautiously, only using this approach if it is essential for your specific use case.
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
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
info
This setting is disabled by default
Windows
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 or
- Control panel > All Control Panel Items > Power Options > Edit 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.
- This can be found in the following Windows settings:
- 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
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
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
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