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The Fans section in the Smart Pierre app allows users to control and manage their connected ventilation systems. Fans can be found on the Dashboard and I/O list, offering easy access to their status and control options.
Key Features:
1. Dashboard Control:
- Fans can be controlled via the On, Off, and Auto buttons on the Dashboard, allowing you to quickly adjust ventilation based on your needs.
2. Automation and Scenarios:
- Fans can be automated or integrated into scenarios, enabling them to turn on or off based on specific conditions like temperature, time, or sensor triggers, optimizing air circulation without manual intervention. They can work together with other devices in the system, adjusting ventilation as part of a broader smart home routine.
3. Visual Feedback:
- The current status of the fans is reflected in their icon and picture, making it easy to see at a glance whether the fans are On, Off, or in automatic mode.
The Fans section provides seamless control and automation options, ensuring efficient ventilation throughout your smart home system.
Controlling the Fan is simple and efficient, with everything managed directly from the Dashboard.
Follow the example of the Fan.
There are three buttons for controlling the Fan:
- On - Tap this button to turn On the Fan.
- Off - Tap this button to turn Off the Fan.
- Auto - If you tap the Auto button, the Fan will activate automatically when the specified conditions are met.
To turn the Fan On, tap the On button.
The icon turns blue and picture of the Fan will change, indicating it has been turned On.
To turn the Fan Off, tap the Off button.
The icon turns grey and picture of the Fan will change, indicating it has been turned Off.
If you tap the Auto button, the previously created automation for the Fan will be activated if all conditions are met. The icon will turn blue and picture will update to reflect the On status.
If you tap the Auto button and some conditions from the automation are not met, the Fan will not activate. The icon turns grey and the picture will change to reflect the Off status. All conditions must be fulfilled for the automation to work.
The Fan can be edited in just a few steps.
Open I/O list, scroll to the Fans and tap on the desired Fan from the list.
In this case, Fan.
Fill out the following form:
- Name - Edit the name of the Fan.
- Photo - Choose the source of the photo for both On and Off statuses.
- Slide to confirm - When enabled, you'll be asked to confirm the operation to avoid accidental actions.
- Timeout - Set the duration for how long the Fan will remain On in auto mode.
Tap Submit/Done to save the changes.
GOOD TO KNOW:
The Fan can be edited by long-pressing the Fan card on the Dashboard or by tapping it in the I/O list.
Tap the photo of the Fan. You have four options:
- Open Library - The phone’s Library will open. It is recommended to take pictures from the same angle for both Fan statuses to achieve a complete and consistent view.
- Open Camera - You can take a picture using your smartphone. For a consistent view, it’s recommended to capture both Fan statuses from the same angle.
- Choose default image - These images are prepared in advance to provide a seamless experience.
- Remove image - Removes the existing image.
The Slide to confirm feature enhances security by reducing the risk of accidental actions.
It prompts you to confirm your choice before proceeding.
For example, if you want to turn off the Fan, tap the Off button and slide to turn Off from left to right to confirm the action.
Choose Timeout - scroll through columns for the Hours, Minutes, Seconds.
In this case, Timeout is set on 10 minutes.
Tap Save button.
Set the Fan to automatically turn On when motion is detected in the room, but only during a specific time range. For example, between 3:00 AM and midnight if the Motion sensor detects movement in the living room, the Fan will turn On for ventilation. If no motion is detected for 15 minutes, the Fan will turn Off.
Open the Dashboard, locate the Fan, and long press its card.
In the Menu, under Settings, tap on the I/O.
Open I/O list, scroll to the Fans and tap on the desired Fan from the list.
In this case, Fan.
Tap on tab Automation and than on + Add new Automation.
The Used In tab shows all the scenarios and automations where the Fan is applied, making it easy to see where this I/O is used without the need to search manually. If it isn't used in any, the list will be empty, and a message will display: "This I/O is not in use anywhere." This feature consolidates all relevant information in one place.
In this case, Fan is used in scenario called Ambient.
