Why Automation Needs to Be Flexible
Automatic energy saving in hotels cuts costs, but real life throws up situations where the standard algorithms need to be temporarily overridden — for example, during room cleaning or for guests who expect a higher level of service. That's exactly why IOTel includes a dedicated All-Inclusive mode.
What All-Inclusive Mode Is
An administrator can select any room and temporarily disable the automatic energy-saving algorithms. In this mode:
- the air conditioner runs continuously;
- lighting doesn't switch off automatically;
- the system ignores open doors;
- equipment operates regardless of whether anyone is present in the room.
This is a good example of flexible room automation that adapts to real-world hotel scenarios instead of enforcing a single rigid algorithm.
The Ideal Solution for Room Cleaning
During cleaning, room doors may stay open for extended periods. In standard mode, most systems automatically switch off the air conditioner, assuming the room isn't in use.
✅ With IOTel, this is solved with a single toggle:
Simply activate All-Inclusive mode, and the AC keeps maintaining a comfortable temperature until cleaning is finished. The system then automatically returns to normal operating mode.
Maximum Comfort for VIP Guests
Some guests expect a higher level of service. For VIP rooms, an administrator can activate All-Inclusive mode so that the air conditioner, lighting, and other equipment run without any automatic restrictions.
The guest returns to a room with an already-prepared, comfortable microclimate regardless of how long they were away — without the hotel having to sacrifice overall energy efficiency across the rest of its room inventory.
Automatic Return to Energy-Saving Mode
To eliminate the human factor, when activating All-Inclusive mode the administrator immediately sets an end date and time. Once that time passes, the system automatically:
- turns off the special mode;
- returns the room to its standard operating algorithm;
- resumes optimizing electricity consumption.
Staff don't need to remember any additional settings — IOTel handles it on its own, eliminating the risk of a room being accidentally left in All-Inclusive mode indefinitely.
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Contact UsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is IOTel's All-Inclusive mode?
It's a mode in which an administrator temporarily disables automatic energy-saving algorithms for a specific room: the air conditioner runs continuously, lighting doesn't switch off automatically, and the system ignores open doors.
Why is All-Inclusive mode useful during housekeeping?
During cleaning, room doors are often left open for extended periods, and standard systems automatically shut off the air conditioner. In All-Inclusive mode, the AC keeps maintaining a comfortable temperature until cleaning is finished.
Does All-Inclusive mode need to be switched off manually?
No. When activating the mode, the administrator immediately sets a date and time for it to end, after which the system automatically returns the room to its standard energy-saving algorithm.
Can All-Inclusive mode be used for VIP guests?
Yes. For VIP rooms, an administrator can activate this mode so that the air conditioner, lighting, and other equipment run without automatic restrictions for the entire stay.