How to Organize Smart Home Devices by Room
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Tested on
- iOS 18.4 - iPhone 15 Pro
- You will need
- iPhone or iPad with Home app, configured Apple Home architecture
Step by step
Open the Home app and select the Rooms tab
Launch the Home app from your Home Screen. Tap the Rooms icon located in the bottom navigation bar to view your current room layout.
Access the Room menu
Tap the ellipsis icon (three dots inside a circle) in the top-right corner of the screen. Select Room Settings from the overflow menu to manage your room list.
Note: If you have not created rooms yet, select Add Room to define your spaces.Assign accessories to rooms
Return to the main Home tab and long-press on any accessory tile that is not yet assigned. Select Accessory Settings from the menu that appears.
Select the target room
Locate the Room field within the Accessory Settings menu. Tap it to display the list of all configured rooms, then select the appropriate room for that device.
Note: Assigning a room automatically updates the accessory's placement in the Home app hierarchy.Verify placement
Tap Done to save your changes. Navigate back to the Rooms tab and swipe between rooms to ensure the device icon appears in its correct designated space.
Note: Use the Rooms tab to control all devices within a single area with a single tap.