How to Customize Smart Home Routines

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Navigate to the Automation tab

   Open the Home app on your iPhone. Locate and tap the Automation icon in the bottom navigation bar to view your existing triggers.

   Note: Ensure your iPhone is connected to the same network as your home hub.
2. 1 min

   Select a trigger event

   Tap the plus (+) icon in the top right corner and select Add Automation. Choose from categories such as A Time of Day Occurs, When I Arrive, or An Accessory is Controlled to initiate your logic flow.

3. 1 min

   Set specific trigger conditions

   Define the exact parameters for your chosen trigger. If selecting a time-based event, specify the hour and repeat intervals for selected days of the week.

   Note: Use the People option to restrict the automation to when specific users are home.
4. 2 min

   Choose target accessories

   Select the devices or scenes you want to activate. Tap Next to see a list of your connected smart hardware, then toggle the devices you wish to include in this routine.

5. 1 min

   Fine-tune accessory states

   Tap and hold on an accessory within the routine configuration to adjust specific settings, such as brightness, color temperature, or power status. Configure these individually to create a custom scene state.

   Note: Changes made here do not affect the default state of the accessory outside this routine.
6. 30 sec

   Test and save the routine

   Tap Test This Automation to verify the behavior of your devices in real-time. Once the sequence executes correctly, tap Done to commit the routine to your Home configuration.

   Note: Disable an automation by toggling the switch on the main Automation screen if you need to troubleshoot conflicts.