The Astute Smart Device will automatically connect as soon an internet and Wi-Fi connection is established, but will not go back into an “ON” state until the start of the next "ON" schedule. A smart automation can be set within the app to achieve a desired state after a power outage.
No, Astute Smart Devices will not work properly without an internet connection. The device stores all schedules in the cloud, so it needs the internet to set and run the schedules. It can only be switched manually without internet connectivity.