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Using Tags to Organize and Manage Devices Effectively

Tags Interface

In this article, we’ll explore when to use tags, how to create and manage them, and how they make device management more efficient.

When to Use Tags

Tags are ideal for situations where you need to organize devices within the same location or across multiple regions. Here are some key scenarios:

  1. Dividing Floors and Areas in the Same Building:

    • Locations alone (e.g., HQ Building) can’t distinguish devices on different floors or areas.
    • Use tags like “Floor 1”, “Floor 2”, or “Area 1” to organize devices within the same location.

  2. Grouping by Regions Across Locations:

    • If you’re managing multiple sites, tags allow you to group devices into logical regions like “North”, “South”, or “East Branch.”
    • Combine regional tags with location-based tags (e.g., “North + Building 1”) for precise control.

  3. Custom Grouping for Bulk Actions:

    • Use multiple tags to apply bulk changes to devices across different criteria.
    • Example: Tags like “South + Floor 1 + Building 2” help target a specific subset of devices.

How to Use Tags

Tags are easy to create, apply, and remove with Sensibo Airbend’s intuitive interface.

1. Bulk Add Tags to Devices

  1. Navigate to the Devices page in the dashboard.
  2. Select the devices you want to tag using the checkboxes.
  3. Click the “Add Tag” button (see screenshot).
  4. In the Bulk Add Tag popup:
    • Select an existing tag from the dropdown or enter a new one.
    • Confirm the action to apply the tag to all selected devices.
Add Tags

Example: Tag all devices on Floor 2 in Building 1 as “Floor 2” and “Building 1” for easy identification and management.

2. Remove Tags in Bulk

If you need to clean up or reorganize tags, Sensibo Airbend makes it simple:

  1. Select the devices you want to modify.
  2. Click the “Remove Tags” option.
  3. In the Remove Tags popup:
    • Select the tags you want to remove.
    • Confirm the action.
Remove Tags

Example: Remove the tags “Area 23” and “Buildings 3” from a group of devices to reorganize them under a new tag.

3. Filter Devices by Tags

Tags also allow you to quickly find and manage devices:

  • Use the search bar on the Devices page to filter devices by specific tags (e.g., search “Floor 1” to see all devices tagged with Floor 1).
  • Combine tags in searches for more granular filtering (e.g., “South + Floor 1”).

Example: Select all devices in “South + Floor 1” to adjust their temperature or apply a bulk policy.

Use Cases for Tags

1. Managing Floors in an Office Building

  • Tag devices by floors: “Floor 1”, “Floor 2”, and “Floor 3”.
  • Apply unique policies to each floor, such as different schedules, temperature limits, or operating hours.
  • Example: Set Floor 1 (open office) to Cool 23°C during the day, and Floor 3 (executive offices) to 22°C for added comfort.

2. Organizing Regions Across Multiple Locations

  • Combine regional and building tags for better control.
  • Tags like “North”, “South”, and “Building 2” allow you to target devices in specific regions and buildings.
  • Example: Power off all devices tagged “North” for maintenance while keeping “South” devices running.

3. Optimizing Device Control for Hotels

  • Use tags like “Room 101”, “Balcony”, or “Family Suites” for granular control in hotels.
  • Apply policies like Auto-Off or Climate React to specific groups of devices with matching tags.
  • Example: Group all devices in rooms with balconies under the tag “Balcony” and activate Door Sensors for energy savings.

4. Monitoring Conference Rooms or Zones

  • Tag meeting rooms or work zones in an office: “Conference Room 1”, “Break Room”, “Area 2”.
  • Monitor air quality, runtime, or temperature performance in specific zones.

Benefits of Using Tags

  1. Enhanced Organization: Easily group devices by location, floor, region, or custom criteria.
  2. Efficient Bulk Management: Apply settings, policies, or actions to devices sharing the same tag with just a few clicks.
  3. Improved Visibility: Filter and identify devices quickly using intuitive tag-based searches.
  4. Flexible Control: Combine multiple tags (e.g., “North + Floor 2 + Building 1”) for precise targeting and management.

Conclusion

Sensibo Airbend’s Tags feature provides the flexibility and control you need to manage AC devices across complex environments, from office buildings and retail chains to hotels and multi-region operations. By tagging devices based on floors, areas, regions, or custom groupings, you can streamline your operations, optimize energy efficiency, and respond quickly to changing needs.

Start using tags today to simplify your device management with Sensibo Airbend!