How to Execute Home Scenes Using Siri

Step by step

1. 60 sec

   Create a new scene in the Home app

   Open the Home app on your iPhone. Tap the plus (+) icon in the top-right corner, select Add Scene, and choose a suggested scene or select Custom. Name your scene according to the action you wish to perform, such as 'Movie Night' or 'Goodbye'.

   Note: Use simple, distinct names for scenes to ensure Siri recognizes them correctly.
2. 60 sec

   Add accessories to your scene

   Tap Add Accessories and select every device you want included in the scene. Once selected, tap each accessory to set its specific state, such as brightness level for bulbs or temperature for thermostats. Tap Done to save your configuration.

3. 30 sec

   Test the scene manually

   Navigate to the Home tab and locate your newly created scene tile. Tap the tile once to ensure all included devices respond as expected. If an accessory fails to change state, long-press the tile to edit the accessory settings within the scene.

4. 30 sec

   Invoke the scene via Siri

   Activate Siri by saying 'Hey Siri' or by holding the side button on your device. Clearly state 'Run [Scene Name]' to trigger the sequence. Siri will provide a brief confirmation tone or verbal acknowledgment once the command is processed.

   Note: If you have multiple homes, include the home name, such as 'Run Movie Night in the Living Room'.
5. 60 sec

   Assign the scene to a specific room

   Open the scene settings by long-pressing the tile in the Home app. Tap Edit Scene and assign the scene to a specific room to improve Siri's contextual awareness. This allows you to trigger the scene by simply saying the name if you are currently located in that room.

   Note: Room assignment is critical for multi-room setups to avoid device conflicts.