HomePod Humidity Sensor Automation Doesn’t Work

Set an automation that turns on an outlet in a room when the humidity drops below 30%. But it never triggers. Why? How can I make it work?

Posted on Dec 14, 2024 11:07 PM

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User5374

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8 points

Jan 4, 2025 06:47 PM in response to etherbard

It used to work but it stopped working recently. Apple must have messed with something up the new updates.

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