How to Create Room Groups for Lights and Speakers

Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
iOS 18.4 - Home app
You will need
Configured smart lights, Wi-Fi connected speakers, Updated Home application

Step by step

  1. 1 min

    Open the Home application

    Launch the Home app from your device home screen. Navigate to the Home tab to ensure all your connected smart devices are visible and responding to the network.

  2. 1 min

    Select the target accessory

    Long-press the tile of the light or speaker you wish to assign to a room. Tap the Settings icon or select Accessory Details to open the configuration menu for that specific device.

    Note: Ensure your hub or bridge is powered on for device visibility.
  3. 30 sec

    Assign the device to a room

    Locate the Room field within the settings menu. Select an existing room from the list or tap Create New to define a new zone for your hardware.

  4. 30 sec

    Verify the group assignment

    Return to the main Home screen. Tap the Rooms tab at the top of the interface and verify that the devices appear under the correct room header.

  5. 1 min

    Create a service group for accessories

    To control multiple lights as one, tap the ellipsis icon in the top right corner and select Edit Home. Select Group Accessories, choose the devices you wish to combine, and name the group based on the room location.

    Note: Grouping is essential for bulk brightness and volume adjustments.