The time format is wrong. The colon is missing.
E.g. 09:00
Thanks. Changed and its working.
Another query. I want to control 2 solenoids and a pump with a Sonoff TH16. I only want one solenoid to run at any time. I’m thinking this could be done via an Automation. Is it possible to use Simple Scheduler as the Trigger to run this automation.
Once again thank you for your help.
You can run scripts and automations. Just create them and you will find them in the list
Thanks, will try. I’m thinking scripts or automations will also need a trigger.
Scripts don’t need an internal (coded in the script) trigger, you will just start the script (‘trigger it’) using the scheduler.
Likewise for an automation, however if you manually trigger an automation it will jump straight to the action part and skip any conditions. For this reason you are best to use scripts
Thanks. Will try.
Hello, I have installed the add-on on my HA. I am trying to control an AC unit controller that I developed by myself. It operates similar to Sensibo but I plan to add more features. It is based on the ESP32 + IR receiver + IT transmitter + Temp/Humidity sensor. I am using MQTT Discovery to automatically add it into HA and it utilizes the standard climate control. The issue is that when I set a schedule to turn the AC on, it turns on but in heat mode which is wrong as the unit was off and before that it was on cold mode. How can I fix that so that the correct mode is set? Also, I believe that adding climate control (at least the operating mode and temp settings) will bring huge benefit to the add-on which is really really great. It is amazing that this is not part of HA and it is greater that you have developed that!!!
Just create an automation or a script that set the climate as your wish (temperature, mode, fan, etc.) and also turn it on. After that, you can call the automation/script from Simple Scheduler
Hi Alessandro, I am fairly new to HA and for my controller, I did not have to do manual config as it is automatically added to HA using MQTT Discovery and is managed by MQTT messaging. Best would have been if SimpleScheduler could support climate control, based on features provided by the standard climate control (minimum is mode + temp). I understand that it may be a considerable effort to add this. In the mean time, is it possible to at least define the mode? Or instead, send predefined strings for on/off? And if not possible, can you help in instructing me how to build this automation but in a way that also the device ID (or whatever it is called) will be passed to the automation and be used for sending the commands to the correct device? In that way, I will need to add this only once for all my connected devices. And BTW, 3 Beers are on their way to you 
You can create two (or more) script like this one:
script:
turn_on_heat_27:
sequence:
- service: climate.set_temperature
data:
entity_id: climate.bedroom_ac
temperature: 27
hvac_mode: heat
turn_on_cool_24:
sequence:
- service: climate.set_temperature
data:
entity_id: climate.bedroom_ac
temperature: 24
hvac_mode: cool
And then in SimpleScheduler turn on the script you need.
To turn it off, you don’t need to create a script, you can just turn off the climate.
If you want the climate to be parametric, there are many ways to send the parameter. In this example, I’ve used an input_select, but it could be a text_sensor, a template_sensor, etc… The code is still the same:
turn_on_cool_24_param:
sequence:
- service: climate.set_temperature
data_template:
entity_id: "{{ states('input_select.climate_list') }}"
data:
temperature: 24
hvac_mode: cool
Those are not random from the internet.
Both those examples are tested and they came from my configuration environment.
Cheers to you, my friend! Have fun!
how does one get this running in home assistant core (aka home assistant in a docker)
As in FAQ:
Last line:
Be aware that add-ons are only available in regular Home Assistant installations
aka you can’t!
There is a non addon option you could use:
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perfect I will go investigate right now.
Hi. I have a wifi switch connecting my electric heater. I wanted to have it “ON” & “OFF” 4 different times of the day. With the Simple Scheduler, I have to create 4 different schedules. Is it possible to specify 4 different times on the “ON” & “OFF” time entry? Also, is it possible to give the schedule a custom name rather than the switch name it picks up? Thanks
Sadly, it is not possible.
Hi,
thanks for the practicality of this addon.
I’m now struggling with the following - I use it to control a climate entity. I have a schedule to turn on every day at 08:00 and turn off everyday at 23:00.
The issue comes if someone manually turns off the thermostat lets say at 10:00 it wont turn back on via the scheduler.
Is there a way to make it persistent? meaning that after the climate is turned off manually, the scheduler turns it back on after X minutes since we have a schedule that it should be on from 08:00 - 23:00
Hi, i’ve installed Simpel Scheduler but get a error when starting, What is it that is going wrong: Warning : file_get_contents(/data/options.json): failed to open stream: Permission denied in /var/www/html/lib.php on line 11
It is strange, even on a new fresh install of Home Assistant i get this error. Strange.
Warning : file_get_contents(/data/options.json): failed to open stream: Permission denied in /var/www/html/lib.php on line 11
This error is on a Pi the other was on a NUC. I did a next, next finish install on both systems.
Is there somebody who can help me with this error?