Home app geofencing error

My home app always shows that it is in the same location at home. Also, when I am at home there seems to be a slight shift in where the my phone thinks it is so keeps thinking I am leaving and returning home so it turns on and of the lights. I had to turn off all automations that use geofencing to stop the lights from turning on and off randomly . Any thoughts?

iPhone XS

Posted on Oct 11, 2022 12:39 PM

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Posted on Oct 12, 2022 2:34 PM

Hello Mark RL,


Have you checked to ensure that the Precise Location is enabled for the Home app? This would provide a more accurate location so your automations aren't unexpectedly triggered. Turn Location Services and GPS on or off on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch has more details for you.


"With iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, some apps can use Precise Location to get to your specific location. To share only your approximate location — which may be sufficient for an app that doesn’t need your exact location — turn Precise Location off. Here's how:

  1. Go to Settings > Privacy or Privacy and Security, then select Location Services.
  2. Select an app, then turn Precise Location on or off."


Let us know if this helps.


Regards.




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Oct 12, 2022 2:34 PM in response to Mark RL

Hello Mark RL,


Have you checked to ensure that the Precise Location is enabled for the Home app? This would provide a more accurate location so your automations aren't unexpectedly triggered. Turn Location Services and GPS on or off on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch has more details for you.


"With iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, some apps can use Precise Location to get to your specific location. To share only your approximate location — which may be sufficient for an app that doesn’t need your exact location — turn Precise Location off. Here's how:

  1. Go to Settings > Privacy or Privacy and Security, then select Location Services.
  2. Select an app, then turn Precise Location on or off."


Let us know if this helps.


Regards.




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