Organizing Smart Home Devices by Room

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Open the Home application

   Launch the Home app from your Home Screen or App Library. Ensure your device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your smart home accessories.

2. 30 sec

   Identify the device to move

   Navigate to the Home tab. Locate the accessory icon you wish to assign to a specific room. Long-press the accessory icon to open its individual control panel.

   Note: If your device is not listed, tap the '+' icon to add it first.
3. 30 sec

   Access accessory settings

   Tap the 'Settings' icon, usually represented by a gear symbol, located in the bottom right corner of the control panel. This opens the configuration menu for that specific device.

4. 30 sec

   Assign a new room

   Tap the 'Room' menu item. Select an existing room from the list or tap 'Create New' to define a custom space name. Once selected, tap 'Done' to commit the change.

5. 1 min

   Create or edit rooms

   Tap the 'Rooms' tab at the bottom of the Home app to view your full layout. Tap the menu icon in the top left to manage specific rooms, including renaming them or changing the wallpaper to match your physical space.

   Note: Organizing your rooms allows you to trigger automations like 'Turn off all lights in the Kitchen' using Siri.