Smart WiFi Plugs and HomeKit Turn Off?

I have just setup three Smart WiFi Plug Mini devices and tested them all so that they work using the Home app. What I am unclear about is the ability to trigger the outlet to turn off.


If the outlet(s) are turned on using automation, and you have another automation at a later time for the same devices (or scene) , then do they toggle to off?


The app implies that automation events only turn devices on because it includes an option to turn it off up to 4 hours later, or never.


An explanation will be much appreciated. I am trying to schedule a 24 hour cycle for my Christmas lights to turn on/off at two different periods each day (morning and night).


BTW - they need to add a HomeKit topic to choose from!

Posted on Dec 5, 2021 5:12 PM

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Posted on Dec 5, 2021 7:03 PM

Ok, I am almost sure I figured out the answer:


You create two Scenes, one where you set all the plugs to On, and the other where you set all the plugs to Off. Then you automate 'On' or 'Off' at the times you choose. You can create as many of the On periods you need during a 24 hour period, with whatever duration you want, and have them occur each day of the week.


And Apple really needs to get a HomeKit or Home app group for these questions. It wasn't obvious how to do this.

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Dec 5, 2021 7:03 PM in response to Bob Owen

Ok, I am almost sure I figured out the answer:


You create two Scenes, one where you set all the plugs to On, and the other where you set all the plugs to Off. Then you automate 'On' or 'Off' at the times you choose. You can create as many of the On periods you need during a 24 hour period, with whatever duration you want, and have them occur each day of the week.


And Apple really needs to get a HomeKit or Home app group for these questions. It wasn't obvious how to do this.

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