# Enable Scheduled Opt-in for CMS events

*Applies to: Pearl-2, Pearl Mini, Pearl Nano, Pearl Nexus.*

Pearl device will by default start executing scheduled events at their scheduled start time. However, sometimes it may be required for a user to give confirmation that a previously scheduled to start as scheduled. For example to avoid Pearl device recording and uploading an empty classroom, the device can be configured for a scheduled recording to proceed only when the faculty is present. This can be helpful in lowering compute and storage costs.

When enabled by Pearl device administrator, every scheduled event must be confirmed by a user for the event to proceed. This confirmation can be given using the following methods:

- Pearl device touch screen

- [Delcom USB HID Programmable Single Button Switch, part number 706501](https://www.delcomproducts.com/productdetails.asp?PartNumber=706501)

- Pearl device REST API

- On the events page of Pearl device Admin Panel

**Enable Schedule Opt-in Admin panel**

- Log into the Admin panel as admin.

- From the Configuration menu, click **CMS**. The Content management system configuration page opens.

- Under **Settings**, select **Scheduled event opt-in** and click **Apply** at the bottom of the page.

- To disable this feature again, simply check **Schedule event opt-in** and click **Apply**.

> product: cms · topic: cms-integration · source: pearl-cms-common.md · updated: Sep 28, 2026