The procedure for programming automations for home automation accessories in the Home application on iPhone and iPad is very simple and intuitive.
Home automation is a fascinating world. Especially when you can control HomeKit-enabled accessories from the screen of your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even Apple Watch and Apple TV. In fact, it is also possible schedule the operation of an accessory at a specific time and even turn accessories on or off based on your location.
Program accessories from the Home app The iPhone and iPad can come in handy when it comes to turning off the lights in your home when you go to bed to get some rest, and all without lifting a finger. If activating a home automation accessory with your voice using Siri is already practical, imagine programming its operation!
The home automation market is full of all kinds of accessories for iPhone and iPad such as LED bulbs and strips, wireless speakers, sockets and power strips and even smart locks. You can schedule a speaker to activate, music to play and the lights in your house to turn on at the time you arrive home.
How to Program One Accessory at a Time with Your iPhone and iPad
The first thing you’ll need to schedule an accessory for a specific time is obviously a home automation product like a motion sensor, a colored LED strip, a smart speaker or an outlet. In this case we used a smart bulb, one of those colored bulbs that are very common in the sector.
Follow these instructions to program the operation (on or off) of a HomeKit accessory from iPhone and iPad:
- Open the Home app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Click an accessory once you add it to Home settings.
- Next, click on its gear-shaped settings icon.
- Then click on the button Add automation.
- Choose At one time of the day.
- Schedule a specific time and choose the days.
- to push on Following.
- Finally, click on the accessory to choose whether you want to turn it on or off.
Graphical interface for programming automations
Of course, don’t forget that to program the operation of a home automation device, it is necessary compatibility with HomeKit and/or Matter, Apple’s home automation platforms. Otherwise, you won’t have access to the gadget from the Home app.
Programming a home automation accessory to activate (or deactivate) it at a specific time is really simple thanks to the excellent UI design of Apple Home app. If you can’t find it on your iPhone or iPad, you can find it completely free in the iOS and iPadOS App Store. We leave you the download below.
So far, everything you need to know to program or automate the switching on or off of any home automation accessory with the Home application on iPhone and iPad. It’s easy, comfortable and very fast. But don’t forget that you can also use Siri to control your HomeKit accessories!
