Auto Shutdown

The device auto shutdown feature allows a domain administrator to configure the duration of time a device can be turned on before it is automatically shutdown.

This feature is useful for ensuring that devices are not left idle for extended periods of time when not in use, incurring unnecessary costs.

When Does the Auto Shutdown Timer Start?

The auto shutdown timer starts when a device is in either the On or Paused state.

You can see the state of a device on the web interface or by using our our REST API's /v1/instances/{instanceId} endpoint.

Disable Auto Shutdown

This feature is enabled by default.

A domain adminstrator may disable the automatic shutdown under the Admin -> Projects page.

If you are on an AVH Core Metered subscription, you can find this setting under the Admin -> Settings page.

Configure Auto Shutdown

The default value for auto shutdown is 10 hours.

A domain administrator change this duration to any positive integer of hours under the Admin -> Projects page.

The system will automatically report the last time the setting was changed and by whom.

Auto Shutdown Badge

When auto shutdown is enabled, the device page will display an auto shutdown badge next to the device state badge.

When a Device is On or Paused

Devices in use will display a badge indicating the time remaining before the device is automatically shutdown.

The badge will display the time in hours or, if the remaining time is less than 1 hour, the badge will display the time in minutes.

Clicking on the badge will display additional details, including the hours and minutes remaining.

When a Device was Auto Shutdown

If a device was automatically shutdown, the badge will display "Device auto shutdown." (If a device was manually shutdown, this badge will not display.)

Clicking on the badge will provide additional details.