HomeKit doesnt know i’m home or away

I’m trying to set up my HomeKit to run simple automation - switch off the light when I’m out, which it on when I’m home.

when I “test automation” it works brilliantly. But it doesn’t work when I actually leave or come home.

I’ve set “home” on Maps. What else do I need to do?

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Oct 12, 2024 07:26 AM

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