SensorFlow’s Nighttime Setpoint Increase feature is designed to enhance guest comfort while optimizing energy savings. This feature gradually raises room temperatures during nighttime hours. This aligns with natural body temperature drops and the reduced cooling

needs typical during sleep, helping guests avoid feeling chilled at night.

Research on thermal comfort suggests that most people sleep comfortably at slightly warmer temperatures than they might prefer during the day, with many finding temperatures around 24°C ideal for restful sleep, in warmer climates. By maintaining a comfortable sleep environment without overcooling, properties benefit from reduced energy consumption, as the AC system requires less effort to maintain a slightly warmer setpoint. This balance of comfort and efficiency makes the Nighttime Setpoint Increase an ideal choice for sustainable hospitality.

Follow the steps below to activate, adjust, or deactivate the Nighttime Setpoint Increase feature from your SensorFlow dashboard.

1. Under the room configuration, find the section labeled "Nighttime Setpoint Increase."

2. Toggle the switch to "Deactivate" if you wish to disable this feature. The default setting is activated.

1. In the "Time start & end" fields, specify the hours during which you want the nighttime setpoint increase to apply. The default range is from 00:00 (midnight) to 07:00 (7 am). Adjust these times as necessary to fit your guests' typical sleep schedules.

SensorFlow provides flexibility to set specific limits for how the temperature adjusts:

1. Maximum Relative Increase: This sets the maximum number of degrees (°C) that the temperature can rise above the guest’s setpoint during the night. The default is a 1°C increase, but you can adjust this to up to 2°C, depending on the level of warmth you wish to maintain.

2. Absolute Maximum Setpoint: This determines the upper limit that the temperature can reach during nighttime adjustments, if a guest has already set their AC at the maximum setpoint or above no increase will take place. The default is 24°C, but you can raise this limit if you find that guests prefer a warmer setting, in line with recommended nighttime thermal comfort.

1. After adjusting the settings to your preference, click "Save" to apply the changes.

2. You can also revert to default settings by selecting "Reset to Default.”

If a guest at any point adjusts the setpoint during the window this will end the nighttime setpoint increase.

For systems that use a remote-control Nighttime Setpoint Increase will be disabled as standard to avoid the AC beeping in the middle of the night and disturbing your guests.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your property fully leverages the benefits of the Nighttime Setpoint Increase feature, creating a comfortable sleep environment while maximizing energy efficiency—a balance that reflects SensorFlow’s commitment to sustainable hospitality.

To edit the settings for multiple rooms simultaneously, go to the Keys tab on your dashboard. Check the boxes next to the rooms you want to update. Once selected, click the Set Automation Mode button as shown below.

This will bring up the bulk edit configuration option. Here you can amend the settings in the same way as shown at room level above.

NSI is designed to optimize energy savings during the night. During a designated time window, the system will gradually increase the room temperature by up to a configurable maximum (up to 3°C). Once the period ends, the system will automatically return to the guest’s original temperature setting.

The setpoint limit always has priority. If NSI’s maximum temperature increase exceeds the configured setpoint limit, the limit will be applied to ensure guest comfort.

NSI will not change the fan mode; it will continue to use the fan mode selected by the guest before NSI was activated. Only the temperature will be adjusted.

Yes, NSI operates independently from the general automation settings and has its own activation switch.

The maximum configurable increase is 3°C above the guest’s selected setpoint.

The maximum temperature set by NSI will not exceed the configured setpoint limit for the thermostat.

In this case, NSI will not activate and the system will maintain the guest’s set temperature.

NSI will only operate if the system is in a neutral state (i.e., no active automation). Smart Save or Super Save will take effect when an unoccupied state is detected, during automation hours.

NSI will only activate from a neutral state. If another automation state (such as Super Save) is active, the system will follow the predefined automation rules.

If a guest adjusts the temperature, NSI will pause automatically and revert to either the “None” state or “Automation Paused,” respecting the guest’s interaction.

If the door automation triggers during NSI, NSI will pause, and the system will switch to fan mode.

Similar to guest interaction, a temperature adjustment from the dashboard will pause NSI and revert the system to the “None” or “Automation Paused” state.

Yes, you can track NSI activity in real-time via the activity logs available on your dashboard.

NSI adjusts the temperature gradually, typically increasing it by 1°C per interval until the configured maximum is reached.

NSI adjusts the temperature back to the guest setpoint immediately after it reaches the end time.

The Nighttime Setpoint Increase (NSI) feature is not compatible with Infrared remote controls. Using an Infrared remote during NSI hours will cause the air conditioning system to emit beeping sounds. Therefore, NSI cannot be implemented with remote-controlled AC units.