Schedules

Creating a schedule

Give the schedule a name and add one or more time windows. Each window has a start and end time in 30-minute steps, and a schedule can hold up to 48 windows. Windows that cross midnight, such as 23:00 to 02:00, are allowed. Two windows must not overlap on the same day; a window that ends exactly when the next starts is fine. Names must be unique for the device and no longer than 100 characters.

The daily cost estimate

The editor estimates the schedule's daily running cost from your tariff rates and the hours in your windows. It shows a dash until a tariff is set up. The estimate assumes a typical heating power and doesn't factor for your device's actual state of charge, so treat it as a guide rather than an exact figure.

Running your schedule

A schedule heats your water only when two things are true: its own switch is on, and the Schedule goal is active. When you save your first schedule, the Schedule goal switches on for you. The dashboard's up-next row then shows your next heating window.

Multiple schedules and priority

Premium plans support more than one schedule, with per-day windows so a weekend schedule can differ from a weekday one. Schedules run in priority order from the top of the list. If two schedules overlap, the higher one takes priority; use the arrows on the list to reorder them.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the cost estimate a dash?

Cost estimates need a tariff, so set one up first. While you are still editing, the estimate can also show a dash until every window has a complete time range.

Why can I not delete or disable my last schedule?

While the Schedule goal is active, at least one schedule must remain active. Switch to an automatic goal such as Balanced first, then delete or disable the schedule.

Do two windows at the same time on different days clash?

No. Windows only conflict when they overlap in time on the same day. On free plans every window runs every day, so any time overlap is a clash.

What happens between schedule windows?

Your device follows its default behaviour, which you can adjust from the schedules screen. This controls what the device does when no window is active.