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

  1. 1 min

    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.

  2. 1 min

    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.
  3. 1 min

    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.

  4. 30 sec

    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.
  5. 30 sec

    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.