What happens during a power outage
When the power is out, RF-HUB loses the Wi-Fi connection and cannot receive commands. On restart:
- Settings remain — nothing needs to be reconfigured.
- RF-HUB connects to Wi-Fi within 10–30 seconds.
- Schedules start running again as soon as the time has synced (a few extra seconds).
Do I need a UPS?
For frequent short power outages or if RF-HUB controls safety-critical devices (outdoor lighting, alarms) — yes. A small USB UPS is sufficient:
- Power bank with UPS function — the cheapest solution, provides 4–8 hours of operation.
- Mini-UPS for router — powers both the router and RF-HUB, so you can also reach the hub from outside during a power outage.
- APC Back-UPS or similar — for longer outages and if other devices also need protection.
What should the UPS power?
For remote monitoring, you also need the Wi-Fi router and fibre converter/modem on the UPS — otherwise you cannot access RF-HUB even if it is up and running.