How do I Restart / Reboot the Nifty system?

How do I Restart / Reboot the Nifty system?

If the smart system is not functioning correctly, or if a Nifty representative has recommended it, a restart may be required to resolve the issue. As we all know, a good old-fashioned restart often works like magic in fixing technical problems. There are several ways to do this, ranging from a soft restart to a hard restart if needed.

Using the Home Assistant APP (Soft restart)

  1. Open the Home Assistant APP on your phone
  2. Click the menu  icon top left and select the "Settings" tab
  3. Click the Nifty Brain icon 
  4. Click reboot All
  5. Wait for 5-10 minutes while the system reboots.

























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Using the Tablet (Soft restart)

  1. Press and hold the Nifty icon on the screen to access the settings.
  2. Click "Reboot Nifty Brain"
  3. Wait for 5-10 minutes while the system reboots.

Turning the power ON and OFF (Hard restart)

In some circumstances, the app or tablet may not be functioning, making a soft restart impossible. In this case, you will need to physically switch off the power to the Nifty Brain. To do this:

  1. locate the Nifty Brain:


  2. Next to it, you will find a plug labelled ‘Nifty.’ Turn it OFF for 10 seconds, then turn it ON again.
  3. Wait for 5-10 minutes while the system reboots.

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