HomeKit Automation "Turn Off" Action

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HomeKit Automation "Turn Off" Action

Hi,

I'd really like to know why the automation "Turn Off" action is only up to 4 hours and to request it be extended to turn off after hours 5 through 24 or give us the same "Time of Day" dials.

I find it annoying and confusing to have 2 automations for 1 device to turn on and off for specific times, especially when multiple devices are being added.

Please do not respond with steps on how to set up new automations for turn on and turn off. This is my current set up and want to know how to have 1 automation for both Turn On and Turn Off.

Thanks in advance!

iPhone 11

Posted on Jul 16, 2020 5:01 PM

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Ninjalynn Author

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Jul 16, 2020 11:14 PM in response to QuickPost

That is my point though, they already have it set up to have 2 triggers in one automation.

"Turn Off" Never, 'After' 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 4 minutes, 5 minutes, 10, 15, 20, etc etc up to 55 minutes (every 5 increments), 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, and then finally 4 hours.

Why stop at only 4 hours? Why not take it to further increments to cut down how many automations a person must have in their Home app? They already have the triggers working correctly, I'm simply just asking why don't they increase the duration and for it to be implemented.

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QuickPost

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Jul 16, 2020 7:59 PM in response to Ninjalynn

Hello,

Think of it this way, turning on at a specific time is 1 trigger. Turning off at a specific time is 1 trigger. How can one automation have 2 triggers? It cannot.

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