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.
- Working hours also have a
Turn offtype, where users can choose if they want to turn off the whole device, or only the connected display.
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 types
Please consult the guide on the limitations and requirements below.
Learn more: Client Platform Comparison Chart
Device type
When you set working hours for a screen type, the devices of that type will automatically turn on and off the screen.
- This helps automate device management and ensures consistent operation in line with your business needs.
Screen type
When you set working hours for a device type, the devices of that type will automatically power on or start displaying content at the beginning of the working period and power off and stop displaying content at the end of the period.
- This will not turn off the device, but it will turn off the screen and stop displaying content.
- During this interval, Proof of play report will not be collected.
Where can I enable Working Hours?
Device Details >> Settings
You can apply working hours manually for each device in their Device Details menu.
- Navigate to Devices menu
- Select the device
- Open device Overview and navigate to settings
- Locate the Working hours sub-section
- Set up the desired working hours
- Save it.
Selected Devices / Device Folder >> Settings
You can apply working hours manually for a group of devices in the settings menu.
- Navigate to Devices menu
- Select the device
- Open device Overview and navigate to settings
- Locate the Working hours sub-section
- Set up the desired working hours
- Save it.
On JsCore devices, if you apply the "Working hours" device type and want it to take effect immediately, the device will not shut down if the scheduled wake time is less than 3 minutes away.
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 Reversed 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
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
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 (default)
Simple IP protocol
- Go to Settings > Network > Home network setup > IP control > Simple IP protocol
- Choose Enable (default: disabled)
Windows
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
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