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You can set an On/Off (Sleep) Schedule for your DAKboard Wall Display (and a DAKboard CPU) to turn on and off at designated times.  On/Off (Sleep) Schedules work with most modern TVs and Monitors through HDMI and CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) technology.



How to set the On/Off (Sleep) Schedule:


In your DAKboard account, click on Displays & Devices, then click the three dots next to the desired display and select Settings:



Scroll down and select View Device Settings:




NOTE: To access the display settings using the View Device Settings button, you'll need to be on the same WiFi network as your Wall Display or CPU. If you cannot access your Screen using this option, see our article How to Access Your DAKboard OS Settings Page to see alternative ways you can access this page.


Next, scroll down to the Screen section and find the On/Off (Sleep) Schedule on/off times:


 

Select the desired times you want your display to turn on and off, then click the Save changes button at the bottom. Your display will now turn off and back on at the set times. 



Deleting a Schedule:


To delete an On/Off (Sleep) Schedule, simply log into your Settings page as above, then click the Delete button next to the Schedule you wish to remove. See below:




Frequently Asked Questions:


Below are the most Frequently Asked Questions about the On/Off (Sleep) Schedule:



What if my Monitor/TV turns off but will not turn back on?


This will happen if your Display has any power-saving modes. Disabling them should allow your Monitor/TV to turn back on. These can sometimes completely power down the display, preventing DAKboard OS from powering it back on. They will be located in your Settings on your Monitor/TV. 


NOTE: Some Monitors/TVs will not allow you to turn this off. In these cases, your On/Off (Sleep) Schedule will not work.



Why won't the Fire TV turn back on when I disabled the Sleep tool in settings?


The Fire TV has a bunch of extra tools and settings built into the Fire TV app that can also disable the TV when using our On/Off (Sleep) Schedule. These can be disabled using the steps in our article How to use DAKboard on a Fire TV or Firestick in the section called Configure Fire TV or Firestick Sleep Timer & Screen Saver. 



Are CEC controls needed?


Yes, CEC controls are needed to disable the HDMI input on your TV. Not sure if your display supports CEC needed for On/Off (Sleep) Schedules?  You can look up specifications here for most displays. The commands we use to turn on/off the HDMI input use CEC commands. This will only work with monitors that have an HDMI connection to the CPU and CEC capabilities.



Do I have to enable CEC controls?


Some Monitors/TVs require you to enable the CEC controls before you can use them. Below are some examples and links to their documentation on how to enable this feature:

  • If you have a ROKU TV, you may need to enable the CEC controls. The article How to enable HDMI-CEC and ARC on your TV will have steps for most ROKU TV brands. This may also be helpful for other TVs that have ARC and CEC controls
  • Some devices that have ARC HDMI inputs will not work with the Sleep Scheduler. We have found that some of these devices will work if you use a different HDMI input.
  • CEC can also be referred to as ARC or Anynet+. Look for these in your Monitor or TV's specifications if you cannot find CEC.



Helpful Articles:


Having trouble?  See if these articles help.


How to Access Your DAKOS Settings Page

How to use DAKboard on a Fire TV or Firestick