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title: Can I use the heating without setting a schedule?
description: To ensure the heating will remain operable with or without an internet connection the schedule is necessary for operation. If you would like it to be off/setback all day and only turn on 'on demand'
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# Can I use the heating without setting a schedule?
## This article explains how to use your Lightwave heating system without a pre-set schedule. It covers manual control options for heating devices, including how to turn the heating on or off, adjust temperatures, and use override features without relying on scheduled timers.
To ensure your Lightwave heating system continues to operate reliably—**with or without an internet connection**—a schedule is required. Even if you prefer to control your heating manually or "on demand," setting a basic schedule is necessary to maintain consistent operation.
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### **Why a Schedule is Necessary**
- All Lightwave heating devices operate based on a schedule stored internally in the Lightwave Link Plus
- This ensures continued functionality even if the internet connection is lost.
- Devices are not truly "schedule-less"—if no custom schedule is set, they default to being **on all day, every day**.
- Manual temperature settings are overridden by the next scheduled change.
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### **Creating an "On Demand" Setup Using a Dummy Schedule**
If you prefer to control your heating manually but want a fallback to turn it off, you can create a **minimal schedule**:
**Example Dummy Schedule:**
- **Setback (Off) Temperature:** 10°C
- **Active Period:** 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM at 11°C
In this setup:
- Heating will only activate if the temperature drops below 11°C.
- If you manually raise the temperature during the day, it will remain active until the next schedule change (at midnight).
- This ensures the system resets daily, acting as a safeguard in case you forget to turn it off.
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### **Understanding Setback (Off) Temperature**
- The **"Off" temperature** is not an absolute off switch, but rather a lower **target temperature** during inactive periods.
- This prevents the property from becoming too cold and reduces the effort needed to reheat it.
- Common setback temperatures are 1°C to 10°C, depending on how much background warmth you want.
- The setback temperature **must always be lower** than your “on” temperature.
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