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Set up HomeKit

Verify Device Compatibility

Ensure your iPad is running the latest version of iOS. This guide is based on info from MacRumors, so it's safe to say that the fresher the software, the smoother your experience will be.

Stay Powered

Plug your iPad into a power source. To function as a home hub, your iPad needs to be charging. Check out the 'Mount Your iPad' step below to ensure you purchase the best holder with hidden cable management.

Wi-Fi Matters

Ensure your iPad is connected to the Wi-Fi. It’s how it communicates with all your smart devices.

Enable "Home" in iCloud Settings

Go to the iPad's "Settings."
Tap on [Your Name] > iCloud.
Scroll down and ensure that the "Home" option is toggled on.

Home App Setup

Open the “Home” app on your iPad.
If you're new to the Home app, you might have to walk through a few setup steps. These include naming your home, specifying your location, and adding any HomeKit accessories you might already own.

Ensure Your iPad is Set as a Home Hub

In the Home app, tap on the house icon in the upper-left corner.
Under "Home Hub," your iPad should be listed and show a status. If everything's done right, it should say “Connected.” If it's listed as "Standby", it means there's another device (like an Apple TV or HomePod) acting as the primary hub. But don’t fret, your iPad will automatically step in if the primary hub goes offline.

Create automations

Once your iPad is set up as a home hub, you can begin to create automations, scenes, and remotely access your HomeKit accessories. For example, you can set a rule to turn off all lights at midnight, or set a scene where a simple voice command like “Movie Time” dims your lights and closes the curtains.

1. Add Automation

Open the Home app and press the "Add" button. From the dropdown, pick "Add Automation."

2. Select Automation Type

For automations based on accessory actions, select "When an Accessory is Controlled." If it's sensor-driven, pick "When a Sensor Detects Activity."

3. Select Device

Choose the device that initiates the automation and proceed by tapping or clicking "Next."

4. Set Action

Determine the specific action that sets off the automation, like the device turning on or opening, and then move forward by hitting "Next."

5. Set Response

Decide on the scenes and devices that respond to this trigger action and then select "Next."

6. Modify

If you need to modify an accessory setting on your iPhone or iPad, give it a long press. On your Mac, simply click on the accessory.

7. Done

Finish up by tapping or clicking on "Done."

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