How to Customize Your Apple Home Dashboard

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Enter Edit Mode

   Open the Home app on your iPhone. Long-press on any empty area of the Home tab or tap the three-dot icon in the top right corner and select Edit Home Screen to begin customizing your dashboard layout.

   Note: Edit mode allows you to move, resize, and remove tiles from your primary view.
2. 1 min

   Reorder Accessories and Scenes

   Drag and drop tiles to reposition them on your grid. Place your most-used lights, locks, or scenes at the top of the Home tab for immediate access upon opening the application.

   Note: Changes to your layout sync automatically across all devices signed into the same iCloud account.
3. 1 min

   Adjust Tile Dimensions

   Tap the resize handle located on the corner of supported accessory tiles. Select the preferred tile size to expand key information or collapse less important devices to save space.

   Note: Larger tiles provide more granular control and status data without opening the device details menu.
4. 1 min

   Create and Manage Rooms

   Navigate to the Rooms tab to group accessories by location. Use the Room menu to assign specific devices to new or existing rooms, ensuring your dashboard remains uncluttered and logically structured.

   Note: Assigning accessories to rooms is required for accurate Siri voice control commands.
5. 30 sec

   Save Your Changes

   Tap Done in the top right corner to exit Edit mode and save your new dashboard configuration. Verify the layout by toggling a scene or accessory to ensure responsiveness.

   Note: If you are unhappy with the layout, you can re-enter Edit mode at any time to reset or shift your tiles.