An Auto Open rule allows a door/device to automatically Open (unlock) and Close (lock) in a specified time frame.
Auto Open rules can also be configured so that doors/devices in existing Auto Open rules do not automatically unlock during specified times, such as holidays, scheduled business closures, or other functions. Specific times, days of the week, and days of the year can be designated to automatically lock and unlock doors, allowing or denying access to a location.
Adding an Auto Open Schedule
To create a new Auto Open rule, first tap or click on the + Add Auto Open button in the Auto Open window. This is located next to the Search Auto Open field and above any existing Auto Open rules for the Customer Account. This will open a drawer where you can enter the information for the new Auto Open schedule.
Name - Assign a unique descriptive name for the Auto Open rule.
Partition - If the Auto Open rule is assigned to a specific partition, tap/click inside this Partition field or on the down arrow to select a listed partition. The Partition field will be displayed only if partitions beyond the default Partition have been created. For more information regarding partitions, please refer to our article about Partitions.
Allow - This will enable the Auto Open functionality for the Doors listed in the Auto Open schedule and unlock them at the specified date and time. This is the default state for this option.
Enable - Toggle this option to turn the schedule on or off. This toggle is also visible in the main Auto Open window, on the right side of each configured schedule.
Devices - Select the Devices to include in the Auto Open schedule. Select the + Add Devices button in the drawer.
Next, select the Devices to be part of the Auto Open schedule, then select Save. If more than one Cloud Node is present in the Customer Account, the Doors will be listed under the Cloud Node to which they are associated.
Schedule - Select this dropdown to choose the Schedule Type: Always, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly.
Below is an explanation of each Schedule Type and how to configure it:
Always - The Auto Open schedule will always be processed.
Daily - The Auto Open schedule will be processed daily.
Start Date - Select the date you would like the schedule to begin.
Repeat Every - Select how often you would like the schedule to repeat, in days.
Ends - Select when you would like the schedule to stop processing: Never, On a Date, or After a Number of Times.
Start Time - Select the specified time (in 24H format) when the Auto Open schedule begins.
End Time - Select the specified time (in 24H format) when the Auto Open schedule ends.
NOTE: Each schedule can have three different Start and End Times +
Weekly - The Auto Open schedule will be processed weekly.
Days - Select the days of the week the schedule will be processed. By default, Monday-Friday are selected.
Start Date - Select the date you would like the schedule to begin.
Repeat Every - Select how often you would like the schedule to repeat, in weeks.
Ends - Select when you would like the schedule to stop processing: Never, On a Date, or After a Number of Times.
Start Time - Select the specified time (in 24H format) when the Auto Open schedule begins.
End Time - Select the specified time (in 24H format) when the Auto Open schedule ends.
NOTE: Each schedule can have three different Start and End Times
Monthly - The Auto Open schedule will be processed monthly.
Date Type - Select one of the following:
- Date - Select the day(s) of the month the schedule will be processed.
- Relative Day - Select the relative day of the month the schedule will be processed if the exact date changes monthly.
Start Date - Select the date you would like the schedule to begin.
Repeat Every - Select how often you would like the schedule to repeat, in months.
Ends - Select when you would like the schedule to stop processing: Never, On a Date, or After a Number of Times.
Start Time - Select the specified time (in 24H format) when the Auto Open schedule begins.
End Time - Select the specified time (in 24H format) when the Auto Open schedule ends.
NOTE: Each schedule can have three different Start and End Times
Yearly - The Auto Open schedule will be processed yearly.
Date Type - Select one of the following:
- Date - Select the day(s) of the month the schedule will be processed.
- Relative Day - Select the relative day of the year on which the schedule will be processed if the exact date changes each year.
Start Date - Select the date you would like the schedule to begin.
Ends - Select when you would like the schedule to stop processing: Never, On a Date, or After a Number of Times.
Start Time - Select the specified time (in 24H format) when the Auto Open schedule begins.
End Time - Select the specified time (in 24H format) when the Auto Open schedule ends.
NOTE: Each schedule can have three different Start and End Times
After configuring the Schedule, select the Add button in the lower-right corner of the drawer.
Select the Add button in the lower-right corner of the drawer to save the Auto Open schedule.
Adding an Auto Open Deny Schedule (Holiday Closure Schedule)
An Auto Open Deny schedule (or holiday closure schedule) overrides normal schedules to prevent doors from automatically unlocking. This is used when a location is closed for holidays or other events.
To create a new Auto Open Deny schedule, first select the + Add Auto Open button in the Auto Open window. This is located next to the Search Auto Open field and above any existing Auto Open schedules for the Customer Account. This will open a drawer where you can enter the information for the new Auto Open Deny schedule.
Name - Assign a unique descriptive name for the Auto Open rule.
Partition - If the Auto Open rule is assigned to a specific partition, tap/click inside this Partition field or on the down arrow to select a listed partition. The Partition field will be displayed only if partitions beyond the default Partition have been created. For more information regarding partitions, please refer to our article about Partitions.
Deny - This will disable the Auto Open functionality for the Doors listed in the Auto Open schedule and lock them at the specified date and time.
Enable - Toggle this option to turn the schedule on or off. This toggle is also visible in the main Auto Open window, on the right side of each configured schedule.
Devices - Select the Devices to include in the Auto Open schedule. Select the + Add Devices button in the drawer.
Next, select the Devices to be part of the Auto Open schedule, then select Save. If more than one Cloud Node is present in the Customer Account, the Doors will be listed under the Cloud Node to which they are associated.
Schedule - Select this dropdown to choose the Schedule Type: Always, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly.
Below is an explanation of each Schedule Type and how to configure it:
Always - The Auto Open schedule will always be processed.
Daily - The Auto Open schedule will be processed daily.
Start Date - Select the date you would like the schedule to begin.
Repeat Every - Select how often you would like the schedule to repeat, in days.
Ends - Select when you would like the schedule to stop processing: Never, On a Date, or After a Number of Times.
Start Time - Select the specified time (in 24H format) when the Auto Open schedule begins.
End Time - Select the specified time (in 24H format) when the Auto Open schedule ends.
NOTE: Each schedule can have three different Start and End Times
Weekly - The Auto Open schedule will be processed weekly.
Days - Select the days of the week the schedule will be processed. By default, Monday-Friday are selected.
Start Date - Select the date you would like the schedule to begin.
Repeat Every - Select how often you would like the schedule to repeat, in weeks.
Ends - Select when you would like the schedule to stop processing: Never, On a Date, or After a Number of Times.
Start Time - Select the specified time (in 24H format) when the Auto Open schedule begins.
End Time - Select the specified time (in 24H format) when the Auto Open schedule ends.
NOTE: Each schedule can have three different Start and End Times
Monthly - The Auto Open schedule will be processed monthly.
Date Type - Select one of the following:
- Date - Select the day(s) of the month the schedule will be processed.
- Relative Day - Select the relative day of the month the schedule will be processed if the exact date changes monthly.
Start Date - Select the date you would like the schedule to begin.
Repeat Every - Select how often you would like the schedule to repeat, in months.
Ends - Select when you would like the schedule to stop processing: Never, On a Date, or After a Number of Times.
Start Time - Select the specified time (in 24H format) when the Auto Open schedule begins.
End Time - Select the specified time (in 24H format) when the Auto Open schedule ends.
NOTE: Each schedule can have three different Start and End Times
Yearly - The Auto Open schedule will be processed yearly.
Date Type - Select one of the following:
- Date - Select the day(s) of the month the schedule will be processed.
- Relative Day - Select the relative day of the year on which the schedule will be processed if the exact date changes each year.
Start Date - Select the date you would like the schedule to begin.
Ends - Select when you would like the schedule to stop processing: Never, On a Date, or After a Number of Times.
Start Time - Select the specified time (in 24H format) when the Auto Open schedule begins.
End Time - Select the specified time (in 24H format) when the Auto Open schedule ends.
NOTE: Each schedule can have three different Start and End Times
After configuring the Schedule, select the Add button in the lower-right corner of the drawer.
Select the Add button in the lower-right corner of the drawer to save the Auto Open schedule.
Deleting Auto Open Rule
There are two ways to delete an Auto Open Deny rule.
- In the Auto Open window, select the trash can icon next to the Auto Open schedule you want to delete.
- In the existing schedule, select the Delete Rule button in the lower-left corner of the drawer.
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